When and where
When: Around Loy Krathong (November)
Rule: Lunar calendar. 2026 planned around 21-24 November; sources differ.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Krathong Sai (Tak)
In Tak, Loy Krathong is celebrated as Krathong Sai: long chains of coconut-shell cups with candles that drift as a line of lights down the Ping River. Each year groups try to make the chain as long as possible, and chains can hold hundreds of lights. It is a calm, craft-based alternative to the big cities. Around the river there are markets, performances and a light show.
Getting there
Tak is about 430 km from Bangkok on the road to Mae Sot; bus or own transport.
Highlights
- Chains of lights Hundreds of candles in coconut shells on one long line.
- Ping River The whole bank is lit and full of people.
- Local markets Eat regional dishes and buy crafts at the stalls.
Tips for Krathong Sai (Tak)
- Check exact dates with Tak municipality.
- Arrive at dusk for the best view.
- This festival is much quieter than Chiang Mai.
Krathong Sai (Tak) on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows the Ping River bank by Tak city where the chains of lights are launched.
Frequently asked questions about Krathong Sai (Tak)
When is Krathong Sai (Tak) in 2026?
Krathong Sai falls in 2026 on 21–24 November, at Ping River at Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge, Tak. Rule: Around Loy Krathong (November). This date comes from media or tourism sources and is not officially confirmed; check it shortly before you go.
Where is the best place to see Krathong Sai (Tak)?
Watch it best at Ping River at Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge, Tak. Hundreds of candles in coconut shells on one long line. Tak is about 430 km from Bangkok on the road to Mae Sot; bus or own transport. The whole bank is lit and full of people. Highlight: Local markets – Eat regional dishes and buy crafts at the stalls.
Is Krathong Sai (Tak) free to attend?
Yes, watching is free. The venue is Ping River at Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge, Tak. Check exact dates with Tak municipality. Arrive at dusk for the best view. Highlight: Chains of lights – Hundreds of candles in coconut shells on one long line. Highlight: Ping River – The whole bank is lit and full of people.
Festivals near Ping River at Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge, Tak
- Loy Krathong 65 km as the crow flies
- Uttaradit Langsat Festival 135 km as the crow flies
- Phichit Long Boat Races 140 km as the crow flies
- Thai Elephant Day 165 km as the crow flies
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho) 170 km as the crow flies