EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL MOMENTS OF LOY KRATHONG IN MALAYSIA

Puchong 18 November 2022 Loy Krathong is the "Thai Festival of Lights" celebrated in Thailand annually. It involves the release of floating lanterns or "krathongs" in rivers, canals, lakes and beaches. The "krathongs" are decorated with candles and lovely flowers.  The floating of lanterns symbolises a way of getting rid of bad luck n negativity.  

 

It is also known as "Thai Valentine's Day" as couples who float their lanterns together, will stay true to each other for life. 

 

This is one of the most popular festivals for Thais and travellers in Thailand due to its spiritual significance and romantic beauty. 

This festival is supported by DITP KL and Tourism Authority of Malaysia.  Several Thai events such Thai Costume Contest and Sum Tum Contest are scheduled on Nov 19 and 20 consecutively. 

According to Senior Colonel Nikorm Tonginkeaw, Thai Defence and Army Attache, Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur:  “We are extremely lucky to have the chance to experience the magical moments of Loy Krathong in Malaysia, , without having to travel out of this country.  It really gives me a nostalgic feeling looking at the decoration, set-up of Thai stalls and the release of floating lanterns here.”

The General Manager of IOI Mall Puchong, Mr. Richard Lye, is proud to be the venue sponsor for this Loy Krathong Festival.  He welcomes all Thai traders with open arms and encourages everyone to join in this unique celebration.

SPEECH BY SENIOR COLONEL NIKORM TONGINKEAW

Sawadekap, a very good evening, ladies and gentlemen, invited guests and members of the media. 

I am very honored to be with you this evening to celebrate an event that truly makes me feel like home,

feels like I am still in Thailand no

As I looked around the decoration, the set-up, the Thai food and crafts stalls, and the lanterns (Krathongs),

they really give me this nostalgic feeling.  They truly reflect the Thai Culture, where I come from. 

Loy Krathong is a very unique festival.  People from all over the world visit Thailand during this time

to participate in the releasing of floating lanterns to drive away bad luck and any negativity.  

It has both spiritual significance as well as romantic beauty. 

We are extremely lucky to have the chance to

EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL MOMENTS OF LOY KRATHONG IN MALAYSIA,

without having to travel out of this country.  

This event is specially supported by DITP KL and Thai Embassy as we have many collaborations to

learn and share about the culture and practices of each country.   The influx of Malaysian tourists to

Thailand has exceeded a million visitors since mid-October, and we thank you for it.

It really makes Malaysia the number one visitor source market to Thailand this year.

I want to specially thank Jovin and Nong, from EQ Solutions, Sukniyom and Wan Wan Thai,

for making this festival a reality in Malaysia.  Thanks to IOI Mall Puchong, Singha Beer, Air Asia and

other sponsors who have supported this event in one way or another.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Happy Loy Krathong, no matter whether you are

Thai or not, we can celebrate cross cultural events like this in harmony.

Enjoy and participate in the Loy Krathong festival.  Thank you.

Jo Vin Chuah, Marketing Director of EQ Solutions commented, "This is the biggest Loy Krathong event in Malaysia ever organized, where the floating of lanterns are available along -side Thai Food, fashion n crafts, drinks, games and music.  A variety of Authentic Thai food including Sum Tum, Grilled River Prawns, Thai Style Oysters, Mango Sticky Rice and many more await you." 

Do join us to find out everything you wish to know about Loy Krathong n float your own lanterns here.

 

For more information, please contact : 

EQ Solutions at jovin@eqsolutions.com.my/hello@eqsolutions.com.my 

or WhatsApp 012 5056535/012-4866505.

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