<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCAD Yipeng Khomloy Festival (Main Event)<\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Mae On District, Chiang Mai, which is 45 minutes from the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy CAD is best:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nThe largest and most organized event<\/li>\n\n\n\n Legal (proper permits with no risk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Professional (trained staff)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Inclusive (dinner, entertainment, shuttle included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Beautiful venue (60+ acres, good facilities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTicket Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTier<\/strong><\/td>Price (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td>Price (THB)<\/strong><\/td>Best For<\/strong><\/td>What’s Included<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Standard<\/strong><\/td>6,500-8,700<\/td> 4,900-6,900<\/td> Budget travelers<\/td> 2 lanterns, dinner, shuttle, show, krathong<\/td><\/tr> Premium<\/strong><\/td>8,700-13,000<\/td> 6,900-10,000<\/td> Better experience<\/td> Better seating, 2 lanterns, dinner, shuttle, show, krathong<\/td><\/tr> VIP<\/strong><\/td>15,000-21,000<\/td> 12,000-15,900<\/td> Premium experience<\/td> Reserved premium seating, 2 lanterns, dinner, shuttle, show, krathong<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Other Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026 Venues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMae Jo University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIt is more authentic and less touristy<\/li>\n\n\n\n Lower cost (\u20b94,500-6,500)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Less organized, but it gives a very spiritual feeling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTemple Ceremonies (Free)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCandlelit ceremonies at local temples<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, others<\/li>\n\n\n\n No lantern release (sky lanterns prohibited in central Chiang Mai)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Deep spiritual experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n Completely free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>The Loy Krathong (Water Lantern Festival)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYi Peng & Loy Krathong are celebrated nationwide, but November 25 is the official date. It’s older and more spiritual than Yi Pengthe tradition dates back 700+ years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Loy” means “to float” and “krathong” means “basket” or “float.” People float decorated baskets on water to honor the water goddess, express gratitude, and release negativity and regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Why Loy Krathong Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nGratitude:<\/strong> Thank water for providing life and nourishment<\/li>\n\n\n\nRelease:<\/strong> Let go of anger, regrets, mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\nForgiveness:<\/strong> Forgive yourself and others<\/li>\n\n\n\nRenewal:<\/strong> Start fresh with new intentions<\/li>\n\n\n\nCommunity:<\/strong> Shared spiritual practice across all of Thailand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>The Meaning Behind the Ritual<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYi Peng & Loy Krathong (basket) represent your worries and problems. By floating it away, you symbolically let it go. The candlelight represents your life force and spiritual journey. The flowers represent beauty and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people add personal items to their krathongs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nHair clippings (symbolizing releasing yourself)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Fingernail trimmings (letting go of past self)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Written wishes (personal intentions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Coins (tradition of giving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Yi Peng vs. Loy Krathong: What’s the Difference?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAspect<\/strong><\/td>Yi Peng<\/strong><\/td>Loy Krathong<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>