Loi Krathong Baskets Float in Phuket Rain

Bright midmorning tropical light illuminates a public square in Phuket where wet-season rain creates a sheen on the ground. Small woven baskets float in a shallow collection of water, each holding a flickering candle and marigold flowers. The drizzle beads on the green banana leaves and the damp surface of the water, rippling around the floating vessels. Visitors in light raincoats stand at the edge of the square, watching the colorful rafts drift across the puddles. The scene shows resilience as the ceremony continues despite the weather, with water droplets clinging to the floral arrangements and the flickering flames casting soft reflections on the wet pavement. One basket tilts slightly as a raindrop strikes its rim.