The Loy Krathong Festival is presented in almost every province in Thailand as a big event. Especially in Chiang Mai, there is a Krathong parade, a Krathong decorating competition and The Lady of Krathong Beauty contest. Flying lanterns are popular in the north and northeast of Thailand.
These elegant lanterns have now become popular in many parts of the country, but as they are carried into the night sky by the hot air created by a small candle flame within the paper lantern, they are now regarded as creating a fire risk as well. But flying into the air they look beautiful at night, together with the shiny moon and stars.