The boat carrying Luang Poh To wasn’t the only one on the canal. Following close behind were about five or six large colourful floats. Some were being towed while others had its own rowers all wearing traditional Thai costumes. In addition, there were several hundred smaller boats belonging to local people. Some stayed moored by the banks of the canal while others went up and down. I was lucky enough to get on the media boat this year for the first time. This allowed me to see the entire route from start to finish and I could see where all the people were waiting to throw their lotus flowers.