UTTARADIT, Thailand – (TNA ) – Riding the current bouncy pig trend, two women from Uttaradit province have created krathongs (traditional floating baskets) featuring the popular Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo star at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province for sale during the Loy Krathong festival, receiving an overwhelming response with orders flooding in.
Despite having several days left until the festival, Ms. Amornrat Chantra and Ms. Benjamas Nimsunthonchaiwet are rushing to make krathongs during their free time after work and on holidays.
Ms. Amornrat said they’ve been making eco-friendly fantasy krathongs featuring various animals and cartoon characters like crocodiles, dinosaurs, rabbits, turtles, and Labubu for several years. Each year, they create new designs following popular trends to attract customers.
This year, they couldn’t miss out on the “Moo Deng” fever, so they created eco-friendly bouncy pig krathongs inspired by social media. Each krathong not only features the bouncy pig but also includes its favorite foods like carrots and watermelon arranged in a zoo-like setting.
The “Moo Deng Krathong” has received the most pre-orders from customers. Each krathong takes less than 10 minutes to create and is made from fish food corn flour in various colors. They’re beautiful, biodegradable, and can serve as fish food.
The response has been overwhelming with continuous orders coming in. Customers can order any design they want, with prices varying based on complexity and size. Regular krathongs start at 20 baht, while Moo Deng krathongs start at 60 baht. For inquiries, contact: 098-814-4508.
This year celebrated on full moon night of Nov 15, Loy Krathong is a beautiful Thai festival celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, typically in November. People gather along rivers and canals to release small, decorated vessels called krathongs, made of banana leaves and adorned with flowers, candles, and incense. The act of releasing a krathong symbolizes letting go of the past and making wishes for the future. (TNA)
