“The 12th lunar month, row lanterns Brilliant sky bring delighted heart
Prosperous, Ayutthaya bring about impression at gaze”
Also, a written record by Lanka (the ancient name of Sri Lanka) envoy
during the Reign of King Boromkot stated thatpaper lanterns made in a shape
of lotus flowers containing lighted candles were released down the river in a
Royal Ceremony.
In the third Reign of Rattanakosin (Bangkok) Era, the Royal Lanterns
were modified in a form of leaf cups placed on cut banana stems. The small
vessels were called Krathong Yai or Big Krathong and decoration contests
of Krathongs were popular events during that period. The tradition of Loy
Krathong Tradition was abandoned in the sixth Reign practices because of
the high expenses but the tradition is still very much alive today.