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November
The cool, dry season begins and is an ideal time for lush landscapes. In the far north
of the region, temperatures begin to drop.
Loi Krathong
Join Thais in launching floating candles during the festival of Loi Krathong, usually held in
early November. In Chiang Mai, the banana-leaf boats are replaced by
yêe þeng
(floating
paper lanterns).
Bun Pha That Luang
That Luang Festival is tied to the November full moon. Based in Vientiane and lasting a
week, this celebration involves music, a lot of drinking, processions to That Luang, fire-
works and a cast of many thousands who flock to the capital.
Surin Elephant Roundup
Held on the third weekend of November, Thailand's biggest elephant show celebrates this
northeastern province's most famous residents. The event in Surin begins with a colourful
elephant parade culminating in a fruit buffet for the pachyderms. (
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