When the darkness of the night descends, the competition begins.
The villagers help one another to thread coconut shell Krathongs and launch them in a candlelit chain down the Ping River, making the whole river twinkle with exceptionally beautiful illumination.
Any community that can make the train of their Krathongs float all the way in a regular pace with their candle still lit is given a trophy.
The atmosphere on both riverbanks is bustling with a jovial crowd – dancing to the music and cheering their team.