This was my 4th Loy Kratong in Thailand, and previously, I have not really enjoyed them. My complaints have been fairly standard: noisy, crowded, polluted, impoliteness, and even thievery. Last night I spent my Loy Kratong at Wat Arun, and for the first time I really enjoyed myself.Yes there were a lot of people, and yes there was a lot of noise. But, it seemed more orgainised, more beautiful, more relaxed, and people putting their rubish in bins and the abundance of bread kratongs put my enviromental concerns to rest. Last but not least, I spent Loy Kratong with a bunch of people nearly as nutty as I am. Hoorah! The backdrop was always going to be beautiful. Wat Arun bathed in light. In front a stage that loudly, but not too much so, got the crowd in a festive mood with a mixture of tradional and modern Thai song and dance.When there were so many Kratong's made of either biodegradable wood, or even better' bread; and one who is still polluting the water ways with polystyrene is rather stupid. Here we see Wan elegantly displaying one of the many fine pieces available for 50 baht or less.The crowd was genuinely chilled, in spite of the large numbers. The usually kitch lights seemed instead to add a tasteful splash of light. Families churning out colurful Kratongs could barely keep up with demand. I understand that their husbands were keeping a watchful eye while drinking Sang Som nearby. Very considerate of them not to get in the way of their hardworking wives and children like that.Golf was so hungry  that anyone who didn't look after their Kratong was at risk of having it eaten... ...Fortunately she found a bowl of noodles the size of her head to fill up on. Cream...errrr.... looked liked she wanted to eat...errrr..... something else, but unfortunately could only find a won-ton. Out on the water, each boat was a festival of light unto itself. Loy Kratong Pretties. Golf, a girl of simple wants, prayed that she could find a bigger bag to buy for carrying all her 'stuff'.... oh, and world peace. When the shows were not so exciting......the girls put on an impromptu 'Porng Larng' performance of their own. Not wanting to be left out, The Punisher took some lessons from TF's own 'Porng Larng' expert. Hmmm, at least someone's Loy Kratong wishe came true! Greedy!So, a good time was had by all. And if no one has a better suggestion, I think I'll be going back to Wat Arun next year.    

id-cha mak... no krathong here in KL

but may your wish come true : )

Nice shots mate.

Looks like you all had great fun!

GREAT PICS!

id-cha too I just make krathong for sell...

Sassy: You and Petri can make your own Krathong in the bath tonight ;op

Spiro: That's exactly what happened to me a couple of years ago... hence my reference to thievery. Vandals with no respect for the Loy Kratong tradition or the enviroment. They just tossed their rubbish everywhere.

For those of you who were id-cha, there is always next year. I will be around Bangkok some where ;o)

Great pics. I hope you didn't loy all your sillyness away with the Krathong na Gi. lol

Never fear Smiley, I have plenty of spare silliness left ;o)

I had to look for pub lights that were still on to collect rugby bets...You had much more fun....Nice Pics

good report as always... it looks you had a great time...goodonyaa mate

Nice place to go. I never actually go to loykratong at any temple...I ended up goin to the park next to the Emporium last night actually...

and i noticed, not the kratong, but your big belly.. not sure if its cos shes so thin or that you're getting fat hahahah

Bali: Suddenly all English men seem to be denying any knowlwdge of this game called rugby, in spite of currently holding the World Cup. Well perhaps they would prefer to talk about the Football world cup instead?

Cheers Claudio!

Afro: She is thin!

LOl I should have hit Cream's head with that bottle of water so you would get more funny journal..

and what's a simply wish to get a bigger bag to put everything ? you are genious evil to post it

..:: seen !!

great pics ,specialy the last one.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I see a lot of fun on your pics. very nice Celebrate nice Kratong and nice persons ^^