# Loy Krathong in Bangkok: what to do between sessions in Bangkok

Source: https://eventweekends.com/seasonal/loy-krathong-bangkok/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Chao Phraya riverside, Bangkok, Thailand, about 4 km from the centre
- **Free time:** The main event takes a day or an evening; plan the other days around day trips.
- **Best base:** Sukhumvit: BTS Skytrain and nightlife.
- **Getting there:** Suvarnabhumi (BKK) has the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai in 26 minutes; Don Mueang (DMK) has the Red Line train.
- **Weather:** In November, Bangkok averages highs of about 30°C and lows of 22°C, with roughly 39 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 24 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Grand Palace and Wat Pho; Floating market day trip; Ayutthaya day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In November, Bangkok averages highs of about 30°C and lows of 22°C, with roughly 39 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 24 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- Comfortable shoes for crowds, and keep valuables in a front pocket.

## Airport to venue

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) has the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai in 26 minutes; Don Mueang (DMK) has the Red Line train.

River boats and the BTS to Saphan Taksin.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Banglamphu and Khao San. Cheap and close to the temples.
- **mid:** Sukhumvit. BTS Skytrain and nightlife.
- **luxury:** Riverside. Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula.
- Hotels we would book: Lub d Bangkok Siam (budget), Hotel Muse Bangkok (mid), Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### The main day (Tuesday 24 November)

Build the day around the event itself. Arrive early for the best spots.
- Free: Lumphini Park.
- Eat: Jay Fai, Michelin street food, crab omelette

### The day before or after

Use the second day for the city and a half-day tour.
- Half-day: Thai cooking class. Market and cooking.
- Eat: Yaowarat Road, Chinatown street food

### Day trip

A full day out of the city.
- Full day: Ayutthaya day trip. Ancient capital.

### Evenings

After dark.
- Evening: Street food tour by tuk-tuk. Chinatown at night.

## Tours worth booking

- [Grand Palace and Wat Pho](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Grand%20Palace%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-loy-krathong-bangkok): Dress code: covered shoulders and knees.
- [Floating market day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Damnoen%20Saduak%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-loy-krathong-bangkok): With the railway market.
- [Street food tour by tuk-tuk](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Bangkok%20food%20tour%20tuk%20tuk&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-loy-krathong-bangkok): Chinatown at night.
- [Ayutthaya day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Ayutthaya%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-loy-krathong-bangkok): Ancient capital.
- [Chao Phraya dinner cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Bangkok%20dinner%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-loy-krathong-bangkok): Temples lit up.
- [Thai cooking class](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Bangkok%20cooking%20class&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-loy-krathong-bangkok): Market and cooking.

## Where to eat

- Jay Fai: Michelin street food, crab omelette
- Yaowarat Road: Chinatown street food
- Or Tor Kor market: Fresh market and food

## With kids

- SEA LIFE Bangkok.
- Safari World.

## Rainy-day backups

- Jim Thompson House.
- ICONSIAM mall.

## Getting around

- BTS, MRT and river boats; Grab and Bolt.

## Questions people ask

### When is Loy Krathong in Bangkok 2026?

The next edition is Tuesday, 24 November 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Loy Krathong in Bangkok?

In November, Bangkok averages highs of about 30°C and lows of 22°C, with roughly 39 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 24 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Chao Phraya riverside?

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) has the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai in 26 minutes; Don Mueang (DMK) has the Red Line train. River boats and the BTS to Saphan Taksin.

### Where should I stay for Loy Krathong in Bangkok?

For most visitors the best base is Sukhumvit: BTS Skytrain and nightlife.

### What else can we do around Loy Krathong in Bangkok?

Good short outings in Bangkok include Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Thai cooking class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Loy Krathong in Bangkok?

Family-friendly picks: Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Floating market day trip. SEA LIFE Bangkok.

### How far is Chao Phraya riverside from Bangkok centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. River boats and the BTS to Saphan Taksin.

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