Loi Krathong Gala Celebrations
A GLORIOUS NIGHT ON THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER
AT LAN TASANAPIROM PLAZA, THE ROYAL THAI NAVAL INSTITUTE
NOVEMBER 13 – 16, 2005
18.30 – 21.00
The presentation of a Thai cultural showcase is the highlight of the Loi Krathong gala celebrations being held at Lan Tasanapirom Plaza. In addition to demonstrations of traditional Thai floral crafts such as the art of threading floral garlands and making traditional banana-leaf krathong floats, demonstrations of Loi Krathong customs and traditions, Thai cultural performances and the illuminated boat procession staged against the magnificent backdrop of the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, guests will be offered a rare treat – an opportunity to savour hor d'oeuvres and appetizers similar to those served during the 2003 APEC 2003 gala reception.
PROGRAMME
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Enjoy the scenic riverside landscape with light music playing in the background. |
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Hor d'oeuvres and appetizers similar to those on the 2003 APEC 2003 gala reception menu are served. |
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Demonstrations of floral art and craft such as the making of floral garlands and krathong or banana-leaf floats. |
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An exhibition on the Loi Krathong Festival and 'Traces of APEC 2003' Enjoy Thai classical music and dances. |
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The Illuminated Boat Procession |
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Narration for multimedia presentations will be in English, Japanese, Mandarin and Thai.
There are a total of 750 seats available each evening.
Tickets: 1,200 baht per head.
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 Ext. 2116, 2117
Web site: www.loikrathong.net
BANGKOK LOI KRATHONG
on the Chao Phraya River
Taksin Bridge, Thonburi Bridge
November 13 – 16, 2005
19.30 – 22.00
Highlights
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Loi Krathong Illuminated Boats Procession
consisting of Loi Krathong boats, Happiness boats representing the four regions of Thailand and fantasy boats |
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Special effects show
Viewing points at Si Phraya, Wat Arun the Temple of Dawn, the Royal Thai Naval Institute, Santichaiprakarn Park and Rama XIII Bridge |
The following piers on the banks of the Chao Phraya River offer good locations from which to view Loi Krathong festivities.
Taksin Bridge, Thonburi Bridge, Ta Choeng Pier, Tewes Pier, Visutkasat Pier, Ta Banglumpoo Pier, Prapinklao Pier, Bangkok Noi Railway Station, Ta Prachan (north side), Ta Pran Nok, Ta Wang Luang, Ta Chang, Ta Tien, Ta Wat Arun, Ta Rachini, Ta Asdang, Ta Ratchawong, Marine Department Pier (Ta Khrom Kan Khon Song Nam), Ta Si Phraya, Ta Klong San, The Oriental Pier, Wat Suwan Pier, the Sathorn North and Sathorn South piers.
LOI KRATHONG DINNER CRUISES AND
THEME DINNERS BY THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER
Contact information:
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The Royal River Hotel near Thonburi Bridge, Charananitwongse Road
Rim Nam Terrace theme dinner or
The Royal River Cruise
Tel: +66 (0) 2442 9222 Ext. 1303 |
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The Royal River Cruise
Departs at 19.00
Tel: +66 (0) 442 9222 Ext. 103 |
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The Thai Boat Association
Tel: +66 (0) 2292 1649 – 52 |
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The Grand Pearl/Pearl of Siam dinner cruises
November 1 – 8 special programme and
Loi Krathong package on November 16, 2005
Embark at River City
Tel: +66 (0) 2292 1649 – 52 |
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Chao Phraya Express
November 16, 2005
A 50-minute Loi Krathong dinner cruise starting out from Taksin Bridge to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn and return trip
Embark at Taksin Bridge
Tel: +66 (0) 2623 2001 to 3 Ext. 100, 105, 106 |
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Riverside Hotel near Thonburi Bridge
Dinner cruises
Embark at the Riverside Pier near Thonburi Bridge
Tel: +66 (0) 2883 1588 |
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Chao Phraya Cruise
19.00 – 21.00 hours
November 1 – 8 special programme and
Loi Krathong dinner cruise on November 16, 2005
Board the Chao Phraya Princess at the River City pier
Si Phraya Road, Charoenkrung
Tel: +66 (0) 22541 5599 (20 lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 22541 5064 |
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Wan Fah, Wan Kaeow Cruise
2 cruises on November 16, 2005:
18.30 – 21.30 and 22.00 – 01.00
Tel: +66 (0) 622 7657 – 61 |
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Boontharika Cruise
Throughout November: 20.00 – 22.00
November 16, 2005: 20.00 – 24.00
Yok Yor Marina Restaurant
Tel: +66 (0) 2683 1708, (0) 2863 0665 – 6 |
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River King Cruise and Jakkaew Cruise
Throughout November with 2 cruises on
November 16, 2005
19.00 – 21.00, 21.15 – 23.00
Tel: +66 (0) 2437 9551 to 3 |
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