it belived that Loy Krathong originated during the reign of king Ramkhamhaeng A.D 1279-1299 of Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital. The first witnessed Krathong was created at the court of king Ramkhamhaeng approximately 700 years ago by a young lady named Nang Nophamas, the daugther of a Brahmin priest One year. in the twelfth lunar mounth, she ... the king and his .... picnicking on boats along the canals as part of the celebration to honor Khongkha, the water goddess. with great skill, she marked a Krathong in the shape of lotus flower. After lighting candles and incense , she floated the Krathog to king Ramkhamhaeng, who gratiously accepted it Thus,the Krathong, the symbol of this ritual, was born. it has k the celebration of Loy Krathong ever since