{"id":524,"date":"2024-11-06T06:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T06:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/?p=524"},"modified":"2024-11-06T06:50:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T06:50:18","slug":"experience-loy-krathong-2024-in-hat-yai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/experience-loy-krathong-2024-in-hat-yai\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Loy Krathong 2024 in Hat Yai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hat Yai, Thailand, is all set to come alive with lights, colours, and traditions as it hosts the Loy Krathong Festival 2024. Loy Krathong is celebrated annually on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, a time-honoured Thai tradition. This year, the festival falls on Friday, November 15, 2024, offering a perfect opportunity for Singaporeans to immerse themselves in the beauty of this cultural event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival is a tribute to Mae Khongkha, the goddess of water. Participants float beautifully decorated krathongs\u2014small vessels made of banana leaves, flowers, and candles\u2014on water bodies to express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and wish for good fortune, health, and happiness. Seeing thousands of glowing krathongs drifting across rivers and lakes creates a magical ambience that draws both locals and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit Hat Yai for Loy Krathong?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cambodia-27-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Loy Krathong Festival\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cambodia-27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cambodia-27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cambodia-27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Cambodia-27.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hat Yai&#8217;s celebration of Loy Krathong extends beyond a single night, with festivities lasting until the end of February. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The event, centred at\u00a0Hat Yai Park, just\u00a06 kilometres from the city centre, features a dazzling display of\u00a0lanterns\u00a0representing different regions of Thailand and international contributions, such as the\u00a0ice lantern from Harbin, China.<\/span> Visitors can also enjoy animal-themed lanterns, children&#8217;s lamps, and lantern contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hat Yai Park\u2019s serene atmosphere, adorned with lush greenery, statues, and food stalls, provides the perfect setting to experience this celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reach Hat Yai from Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Mode of Transport <\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bus<\/strong><\/td><td>Direct bus from Boon Lay or Golden Mile to Hat Yai Town <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Air<\/strong><\/td><td>Flights from Changi Airport to Hat Yai International Airport, followed by a 30-minute drive to Hat Yai city center.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Train<\/strong><\/td><td>Take a train from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to Padang Besar, then connect to Hat Yai via a local train service.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mode of Transport for Singapore to Hat Yai <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bus Services from Singapore to Hat Yai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking for a budget-friendly and convenient way to travel, redBus offers direct bus services to Hat Yai from a popular operator &#8211; Starmart Express. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sGBf0f.jpeg\" alt=\"Starmart Express Singapore to Hat Yai Loy Krathong 2024 \" class=\"wp-image-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sGBf0f.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sGBf0f-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/travels\/starmart-express\">Starmart Express<\/a> is the prime bus operator on this route. Starmart buses offer several amenities on the vehicles, including &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GPS tracking system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CCTV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency exit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reclining seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book Starmart Express on redBus, you can enjoy the journey with features like seat selection, instant booking confirmation, and affordable tickets starting from SGD 65\/pax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Bus Operator<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pickup Points in Singapore<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Price (SGD)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Travel Time<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Bus Departure from SG<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>StarMart Express<\/strong><\/td><td>Boon Lay, Grantral Mall (Macpherson)<\/td><td><strong>SGD 65<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>13 hours<\/strong><\/td><td>18:45 hrs <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>StarMart Express<\/strong><\/td><td>Golden Mile Tower<\/td><td><strong>SGD 80<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>13 hours<\/strong><\/td><td>18:00 hrs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starmart Services from SG to Hat Yai <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Travel by Bus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.sg\/bus-tickets\/singapore-to-hatyai\">bus from Singapore to Hat Yai<\/a> provides a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience. With multiple pickup points in Singapore, travellers can choose the most convenient starting point for their journey. redBus services offer instant confirmation and easy seat selection, ensuring a smooth booking experience. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to soak in the scenic views along the way and enjoy a relaxed trip before arriving at the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Your Tickets and Get Ready for Loy Krathong 2024!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Loy Krathong Festival 2024 just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan your trip to Hat Yai. Whether you\u2019re drawn to the cultural significance of the floating krathongs, the stunning lantern displays, or the festive atmosphere, this is an event you won\u2019t want to miss. Book your bus tickets today and prepare for a memorable and enchanting experience in Hat Yai!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hat Yai, Thailand, is all set to come alive with lights, colours, and traditions as it hosts the Loy Krathong Festival 2024. Loy Krathong is celebrated annually on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, a time-honoured Thai tradition. 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