Our complete 2025 Sukhothai Loi Krathong timeline is here! 📜✨

October 12, 2025

Hello from Sukhothai! For all the meticulous planners out there, I've created the master schedule for our magical Loi Krathong festival.

This isn't just the highlights – this is everything. This 3-page guide lists all festival activities in chronological order, so you can see exactly what's happening at any given time. We've combined the daily fun and the special, can't-miss ceremonies into one easy-to-follow list. Just check the "Date" column to know when each event is scheduled.

I hope this detailed timeline helps you plan the perfect trip here in Sukhothai.

Daily Delights ☀️ (Every Day: Oct 27 - Nov 5)

MORNING

5:30 AM: Welcoming the Dawn Ceremony - Wat Traphang Thong
8:00 AM: Buddhist Amulet Showcase & Market - Dong Tan Area
9:00 AM: OTOP & Cooperative Products Fair - Wat Mai & Beside Wat Mai
10:00 AM: Dong Tan Market & Craft Demonstrations (Weaving, Jewelry) - Opposite Wat Mahathat & Dong Lilawadi

AFTERNOON

12:00 PM: DIY Activities & Sales Promotions - Beside Wat Mai
1:00 PM: Buddhist Sermons & Teachings - Dong Tan Area
2:00 PM: Cooperatives Vocational Training - Wat Mai
4:00 PM: Krathong Selling, Barter Market & Sukhothai-era Re-enactments - Various locations around the park

EVENING

5:00 PM: Traditional Festival Meal Set ("Khao Khwan") & Maha Loy Krathong World Event - Wat Mahathat Courtyard & Behind Wat Chana Songkhram
6:00 PM: Cultural Shows, Luk Thung Music, Retro Market & Muay Thai Demonstrations - Various stages
8:30 PM: Khon (Masked Dance Drama) & Puppet Theatre - Wat Chana Songkhram
9:30 PM: Theatrical Performance of the Legend of Thao Sri Chulalak - Wat Sa Si (Island Stage)

NIGHTLY HIGHLIGHTS

7:00 PM: SUKHOTHAI LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW - Wat Mahathat (Note: Two shows on Nov 5th at 7:00 & 8:30 PM!)
10:00 PM: FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Traphang Trakuam Pond (Note: The Grand Finale on Nov 5th is at Midnight!)

⭐Special Events : Don't miss these unique, one-time moments!

🔴 October 27

5:00 PM: Official Opening Ceremony & Grand Cultural Parade - In front of Wat Sa Si
7:30 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant Contestant Debut - Outdoor Theatre

🔴 November 2

7:00 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant (First Round) - Outdoor Theatre

🔴 November 3

7:00 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant (Selection Round) - Outdoor Theatre

🔴 November 4

7:00 PM: Ceremony to receive the Royally-granted Flame - Sukhothai Thani Municipality

THE GRAND FINALE!

The Grand Finale! 🎆 (Full Moon - November 5)

The most important day of the festival!

8:00 AM: Procession of the Royal Flame & Lanterns (From New Town to Old City)
1:00 PM: Main Royal Procession enters the Historical Park
4:00 PM: Grand Royal Procession & Nang Noppamas Parade - Sukhothai Historical Park
7:30 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant (Final Round) - Outdoor Theatre
9:00 PM: Phao Thian (Candle Lighting Ceremony) - King Ramkhamhaeng Monument
9:30 PM: Royal Trophy Awards Ceremony - Outdoor Theatre
10:00 PM: THE ROYAL KRATHONG FLOATING CEREMONY - Traphang Trakuam Pond
12:00 AM: MIDNIGHT GRAND FINALE FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Traphang Trakuam Pond

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