Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok Canceled

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has canceled this year's Loy Krathong official event in Bangkok due to the ongoing flood situation in the country.

Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most widely celebrated events, a means of releasing one's accumulated bad vibes to the waters in the form of floating floral arrangements, the krathongs, which are topped with candles and incense.

All over the country, Thais head to their nearest body of water after sunset to carry out this ritual on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, which falls on November 10 this year.

According to tradition, the floating offerings are made to Mae Khongkha - Mother of Waters - in an expression of gratitude for providing life-sustaining water throughout the year.