Mandarin Oriental will be making the most of its riverside perch this Loy Krathong (Nov 22) with an array of entertainment.

On top of dance shows and fireworks over the Chao Phraya, the Riverside Terrace will present a buffet dinner (B6,000 adults/B4,000 children) as well as a parade and krathong contest.

For haute cuisine spanning foie gras, oysters and lobster, head to two-Michelin-Starred Le Normandie (B9,500 for seven courses), but for the best views, watch the celebrations go by from Ciao Terrazza’s al fresco terrace over risotto, langoustine and coconut panna cotta (B4,000 for five courses).

48 Charoenkrung Soi 40, 02-659-9000.