“Chatchat” opens the Loy Krathong event on the Ong Ang Canal, “Sang Suk of the River,” highlighting “Loy Krathong Digital”

Governor Chatchat opened the Loi Krathong event on the Ong Ang Canal, “Sunshine of the Water”, highlighting the lively “Digital Loi Krathong”, with many people participating in the float.

(27 Nov. 2023) Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Presiding over the opening ceremony of the Ong Ang Canal Loi Krathong event, “Light and Happiness of the River” at the edge of the Ong Ang Canal. Samphanthawong District and Phra Nakhon District

Governor Chatchat said that Loi Krathong is considered a beautiful tradition of Thailand. But the important problem is how to make the liveliness last longer. Because I want the entire community to benefit equally. I want the entire community to be united and work together because this place is beautiful. Imagine that there are many canals here. The outside is Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, which is beautiful as a whole. Next is Ong Ang Canal. Bang Lamphu Canal is also beautiful. Next is Khlong Khu Mueang Derm and Khlong Lod. In total, there are 5 canals in this area, making it the best tourist attraction. It is a problem that the relevant district directors must work together. And the community must love and help one another. For today’s Loi Krathong festival Bangkok intends to bring in technology. “Digital Loy Krathong” for the public to join in the fun. At the same time, I also want to support people who sell krathongs. It helps stimulate the economy. And next year the event will be improved even further. Thank you to all those involved who worked together to make this event a success. May everyone join the Loy Krathong Festival with happiness and safety.

For the Loi Krathong event at Khlong Ong Ang in 2023, it will be organized under the name of the event. Loi Krathong, Ong Ang Canal, “Light, Happiness of the River” Bangkok, with the Samphanthawong District Office hosting the event. The event is scheduled to be held between 25 – 27 November 2023 from 4:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the Ong Ang Canal area on both sides, starting from Saphan Han. To Damrongsathit Bridge To promote local traditions to be known by both Thai and foreign tourists. along with stimulating the economy of entrepreneurs through the Ong Ang Canal and conserve local Thai arts and culture to continue their existence.

Activities within this year’s event There are highlights that are considered to be the first of its kind in the world. “Loy Krathong Digital” through Projection Mapping, which allows people to paint their own Krathongs and scan them to project Krathong-shaped lights onto the water of Ong Ang Canal. which received overwhelming attention There are also many activities such as cultural performances from various regions, contemporary Khontri performances. Setting up food stores and products from entrepreneurs in the check-in area, take beautiful photos, and decorate with colored lights. Canalside area

Today’s ceremony was attended by Mr. Phimuk Simaroj, Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Pinit Kanchanchusak. Member of the Bangkok Council Samphanthawong District Director of the Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism Director of the Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Samphanthawong District Director Chairman of the Samphanthawong District Cultural Council and those involved in the ceremony