Thai history illuminated at Muang Boran Museum
Muang Boran Museum in Samut Prakan is lighting up its outdoor tour of ancient Thailand with over 1,000 lanterns for Loy Krathong.
The Thailand International Lantern Festival is illuminating the 8-hectare Ancient City – Thailand’s largest outdoor museum – from 5.30pm to 9pm until November 13.
A big hit with visitors last year, this year’s festival is themed "Floating Krathong Beyond Time".
The idea is to give tourists an authentic experience of the traditional Loy Krathong, enhanced by a futuristic light design.
Brightest among the constellation of 1,000-plus lanterns is the giant lotus krathong, helping to guide people on their tour through Thai history.
Visitors can also float their wish-laden krathong into the grace-giving arms of Phra Mae Khongkha, the goddess of water.
A traditional fireworks display will also be held from 8pm on Tuesday for Loy Krathong and again on Saturday (November 12).
Tickets for the Lantern Festival can be purchased at www.icvticket.com. Thai visitors pay 250 baht (170 baht for children) while foreign tourists pay 400 baht (280 baht for children).
Tickets for the fireworks display cost 350 baht/200 baht for Thais and 600 baht/380 baht for foreign tourists. Samut Prakan locals can show their ID card to receive a 10% discount.
Entry is free for children under 90 centimetres.
All-day tickets inclusive of the Lantern Festival cost 550/320 baht for Thais and 1,000/580 baht for foreign visitors. All-day tickets for the firework display cost 650/350 baht for Thais and 1,200/680 baht for foreigners.
For more info, visit Line account @icvticket or Facebook: Village of Illumination.
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