Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand eelebrat annually on the Pull Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month lt takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the niny season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. "Loy" means "to float and a mkrathongn is a lotus-shaped vessed made of banana leaves. The Krathong usually contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins In fact, the festival is ofBrahmin origin in which people offer thanks to the Goddess of the water Thus, by moonlight, people light the candles and joss-sticks, make a wish and launch their Krathongs on canals, rivers or even small ponds. It is believed that the Krathongs carry away sins and bad luck, and the wishes that have been made for the new year due to start. Indeed, it is the time to be joyful and happy as the sufferings are floated away. The festival starts in the evening when there is a full moon in the sky. People of all walks of life carry their Krathongs to the nearby rivers. After lighting candles and joss-sticks and making a wish, they gently place the Krathongs on the water and let them drift away till they go out ofsight. In Bangkok, major establishments such as leading hotels and amusement parks organize their Loy Krathong Festival and the Krathong contest as major annual function. For visitors to Thailand, the Loy Krathong Festival is an occasion not to be missed. The festival is listed in the tounist calendar. Everyone is invited to take part and share the joy and happiness.