Thailand's Ministry of Culture Unveils 2026 Loy Krathong Festival Guidelines Focusing on Heritage Preservation and Sustainability
Matichon - Art & Culture
Key summary
On October 20, Ms. Sabida Thai Sethakul, Minister of Culture, announced that the Department of Cultural Promotion has integrated with 33 government agencies to establish guidelines for the Loy Krathong festival in 2569 (2026). The initiative, themed 'Loy Krathong Thai Thai: Preserving Values for the New Generation,' aims to sustain cultural heritage, ensure safety, boost local economies, and protect the environment. Key measures include promoting traditional attire, enforcing traffic safety, using natural materials for krathongs, and launching a digital floating experience for Gen Z at Wat Arun in Bangkok on November 23-24, 2569. The ministry is also pushing to register 'Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand' as an intangible cultural heritage with UNESCO.
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