Loy Krathong & Thanksgiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Celebrate Loy Krathong and Thanksgiving in Chiang Mai with festive dining at Four Seasons. Enjoy a Thai dinner during the Yi Peng lantern festival, a Thanksgiving barbecue and dining in the Rice Terrace Pavilions overlooking the rice paddies.

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Loy Krathong Dinner at KHAO by Four Seasons

November 24, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Give thanks to the water goddess for all your blessings, “float” your worries away with your Loy Krathong offering, make a wish and start anew. Join us for a leisurely evening as we celebrate Thailand’s famed Festival of Lights with a traditional Thai buffet. THB 3,100 per adult with soft beverages; THB 1,550 per child ages 5 to 11 with soft beverages.

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Thanksgiving Barbecue Dinner at NORTH by Four Seasons

November 26, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Celebrate Thanksgiving under the stars with an evening of bold flavours and sizzling steaks served straight from the fire to your plate. Visit the live grilling station to watch our chefs craft each dish, then explore a vibrant selection of live stations featuring seasonal and artisanal delights. THB 3,600 per adult with soft beverages; THB 1,800 per child ages 5 to 11 with soft beverages.

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Sunday brunch table with Eggs Benedict, bacon and salad

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Valid for Selected Dates Between Nov 8 2026 – Dec 31 2027
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Loy Krathong Stays in Chiang Mai

Celebrate Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai from 13 hectares (32 acres) of gardens and rice terraces in the Mae Rim Valley, a 30-minute drive from the city. Pavilions surround a working rice farm, Wara Cheewa Spa offers Thai herbal treatments in a Lanna temple-inspired setting, and Rim Tai Kitchen hosts northern Thai cooking classes. Families can join rice planting and buffalo bathing at La-On Kids Club, with views towards the Doi Suthep mountain range.

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NORTH by Four Seasons

Gather around the flames at NORTH, where grill and wood-fired dishes are served at open-air tables in a setting designed by Bill Bensley. Choose a grilled main with your preferred side and sauce for a relaxed evening after the festivities.

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Rim Tai Kitchen

Learn the secrets of northern Thai cooking in a Lanna-style teak house surrounded by banyan trees, or return in the evening for an elevated, street-food-themed dinner in the same Bill Bensley-designed setting.

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Wara Cheewa Spa

Inspired by a northern Thai temple of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Wara Cheewa Spa blends indoor and outdoor treatment areas. Unwind with a herbal compress massage of lemongrass, turmeric and makrut lime after a night of celebrations.

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Rice Terrace Pavilion

Lounge on the swing sofa and take in the lush green rice terraces from your pavilion, set within 13 hectares of landscaped gardens around a working rice farm with its own family of water buffalo.

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La-On Kids Club

Young guests can try Muay Thai for kids, tie and dye, batik painting and doll making at La-On Kids Club, alongside fish feeding and vegetable painting.

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Featured Accommodation Gather the family in our Two-Bedroom Residence with Plunge Pool, where children can play in the open lounge and adults unwind in the bedrooms. Outside, a plunge pool and spacious veranda look out over our Resort’s landscaped gardens. Learn more

FAQ

: Loy Krathong falls on the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which usually lands in November. In Chiang Mai, celebrations typically span around three days and coincide with Yi Peng, the northern Thai lantern festival, so the city marks both at once. Between festivities, guests can explore the surrounding Mae Rim Valley on a guided Tour de Mae Rim cycling excursion.
: Loy Krathong is celebrated across Thailand by floating krathongs, small decorated baskets made from banana leaves, on the water to honour the water goddess. Yi Peng is a Lanna tradition of northern Thailand, when glowing sky lanterns, known as khom loi, are released into the night. Guests curious about local craft can learn traditional Thai candle making from a local artisan.
: Chiang Mai is a popular choice, as Loy Krathong coincides with Yi Peng there, with evening parades from Tha Phae Gate and krathongs floated along the riverbanks. Sukhothai, regarded as the festival’s historic birthplace, and Bangkok, along the Chao Phraya River, also host celebrations. For a tranquil retreat beyond the city, see our guide to getting to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai.
: Yes, for the large organised mass lantern releases, which often sell out well in advance. The public celebrations in the Old City and along the river are free to enjoy, though sky lanterns may only be released in authorised areas. For a quieter connection to Lanna heritage, guests can discover saa paper making, a traditional northern Thai craft.
: The Old City keeps you close to the parades, though it grows very busy and rooms book up early. Many travellers prefer a quieter base to return to after the festivities. At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, a Rice Terrace Pavilion looks out across the rice terraces, a calm retreat after the celebrations.
: Yes, families will find plenty to enjoy, from the colourful parades to floating a krathong together on the water. The city grows busy during the festival, so arriving early helps younger travellers take in the atmosphere comfortably. Back at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, children can learn a new skill in a kids cooking class at Rim Tai Kitchen.