Buddhist Lent Day in Saraburi
Tak Bat Dok Mai is unique to the province of Saraburi. The festival lasts for 3 days with villagers making merit by offering flowers in addition to the usual offerings of rice, food, candles and other things to the monks. The flowers are called Dok Khao Pansa and they bloom only around the time of the Buddhist Lent. They are also only growing in Saraburi Province.
Loy Krathong Thai Festival
Loy Krathong is celebrated once a year, during the November full moon. And that’s tomorrow. After Songkran it’s my favorite Thai festival. The word “Loy” in Thai means “to float” and the word “Krathong” is “raft”. Thai people create their…
