Nong Bua Phra Chao Luang Cancels Loy Krathong Festival Due to Renovations
The Mayor of Choeng Doi has announced the cancellation of this year's Loy Krathong (Yi Peng) festival at Nong Bua Phra Chao Luang in Chiang Mai to facilitate ongoing landscape improvements.
Mongkol Chaiwut, Mayor of Choeng Doi Subdistrict Municipality in Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai, has officially announced that the annual Loy Krathong (Yi Peng) festival will not be held at Nong Bua Phra Chao Luang this year. The decision follows reports of unauthorized individuals attempting to sell tickets and tour group packages for the event, which is not taking place.
The cancellation is due to a major landscape renovation project funded by the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning. The project, valued at 108 million baht, aims to develop the Nong Bua area. According to the municipality, construction is expected to take approximately 18 months, with completion scheduled for 2027. Consequently, the municipality plans to resume hosting the traditional Loy Krathong festival in November 2028 to celebrate the newly renovated site.
For travelers and residents, this announcement serves as a warning to avoid purchasing any tickets or tour packages claiming to offer access to a Loy Krathong event at this specific location. Authorities have clarified that no such event is authorized for this year. While the site is undergoing development, visitors should remain cautious of potential scams and verify event information through official municipal channels before making travel arrangements.
