There's no way to ring in the new year like lighting off a few khom loy (floating lanterns). A northern Thai tradition, these light paper laterns are like little hot air balloons that are lit on all significant occasions across the region. The belief is that your bad luck will be lifted into the sky with a wish. The most impressive display being the celebration of Loi Kratong in the Maejo district of Chiang Mai where thousands are simultaneously released each year.
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