Fah Thai Magazine Nov/Dec 2017
“FAH THAI” is the in-flight magazine of Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited and is edited and published by MPMI Group Ltd.
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HAPPENINGS<br />
THAILAND<br />
CHIANG MAI / CHIANG RAI<br />
Considered one of <strong>Thai</strong>land’s<br />
most picturesque and atmospheric<br />
festivals, “Loy Krathong” comes<br />
along annually in the evening<br />
of the full moon and in the 12th<br />
month of the lunar calendar.<br />
This year, it falls on <strong>Nov</strong>ember 4.<br />
People release the “krathong<br />
(floats creatively made from<br />
banana trunk and banana leaves<br />
and flowers) into rivers, canal<br />
and lakes to pay respect to the<br />
Goddess of the River.<br />
In Chiang Mai, the festival<br />
has an extra dimension with<br />
Yi Peng, the Northern <strong>Thai</strong><br />
festival of sky lanterns. Together,<br />
both festivals result in an<br />
impressively glittering night<br />
scene, with breath-taking<br />
sights of the candle-lit krathong<br />
gliding on the rivers while<br />
the Yi Peng floats along in the<br />
night sky.<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
Loy Krathong<br />
at the<br />
Four Seasons<br />
For those looking for an ideal<br />
celebration in Chiang Mai, an exclusive<br />
Loy Krathong night at the Four Seasons<br />
Resort Chiang Mai is an all-encompassing<br />
experience. To make it memorable, plan<br />
a stay at the hotel, enjoy a traditional<br />
Lanna-style dinner for two and join in<br />
festival lantern and krathong making<br />
workshops, culminating into the release<br />
of the krathong and wishing lanterns<br />
known as khom loy.<br />
On Loy Krathong Day itself, ride<br />
into town for the Krathong Parade<br />
and witness the delightful sight of<br />
glowing lights in the sky. You’ll also get<br />
the best vantage point by the river to<br />
release lanterns for blessings and good<br />
fortune. The special package covers<br />
accommodations, daily breakfast and<br />
roundtrip airport transfers. fourseasons.<br />
com/chiangmai/offers/loykrathongfestival-of-lights,<br />
+66 (0) 53 298 181<br />
SUSTAINING ECOTEXTILES<br />
For people with a preference for ecological textiles and use of natural dyes,<br />
including handweaving processes or the artisan skills of handicrafts – it’s worth<br />
sparing half a day or even a full day checking out Studio Naenna in Chiang Mai.<br />
Founded by a former UN official Patricia Cheesman, the studio is managed by her<br />
daughter Morna who also designs clothing, while she focuses on textile design.<br />
Their mission is to preserve and revitalise traditional <strong>Thai</strong> and Lao textiles and<br />
promote eco-textiles. The work is carried out in collaboration with local weavers<br />
and the practice of fair trade.<br />
Booking ahead is recommended for those wanting to learn details about<br />
the treasures available there. Opening hours: 9am - 5pm, 38/8 Soi Chang Khian,<br />
Huay Kaew Road, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai,<br />
+66 (0) 53 266 042<br />
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