Originally Posted by jfh1107
Randy:
How much is Loi Krathong celebrated within the city of Chiang Mai? Can we still see the launching of Khome Loi in Chiang Mai, or is it unique to Mae Jo?
Your video is amazing and this is something I'd love to see, but am wondering if it's really necessary to travel outside of Chiang Mai to enjoy it? What do you think?
Thanks.
The Loi krathong Fesitval is free and most activities take place in temples and along the Ping River in the city.
Khome Lois are not allowed in the city any more. One landed on a shop at Warorot Market and burned down 3 shops two years ago so no more. However they are everwhere just outside the city but nothing like at Mae Jo locate 15 kilometers from town. You will see people along the road and highways selling khome loi every hundred meters or so.
The khome Loi release is around 8 PM this year on friday night Nov. 3. Get there early as it is very crowded. They do this at a large temple grounds there. Get a bunch of people together and hire a "Songtheaw" to take you there and back to town, They will know where to take you. You can purchase Khome Loi at the temple and join in. Lots of food and drink available there also.
Have fun,
Randy and Ning