Sky lantern in Thai

“Sky lantern” in Thai is โคมลอยkoom-lawy.

โคมลอย koom-lawy

sky lantern noun

koom mid
lawy mid

Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.

Parts: โคมkoom lantern, lamp ลอยlawy to float

Don't release one in Chiang Mai city: lanterns are a fire risk and a danger to planes, and in recent years the city has been a no-release zone. The famous mass releases are ticketed events outside the city.

Taught in Unit 24 · Lesson 1: Loy Krathong night of the free course.

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Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

khom loi
khom loy

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Unit 24 · Until we meet again · Loy Krathong night. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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