Chiang Mai, Thailand. 7th November 2014. Despite new laws bringing in the death penalty for anyone releasing Khom Loy Sky Lanterns took close to airports tourist and locals alike enjoyed releasing the lanterns to celebrate Loy Krathong in the middle of Chiang Mai in Thailand, well away from the airport. Although the majority of lanterns are released safely and the number of fires is very small given how many lanterns are released, the Thai government is very concerned about the threat of fire and to air traffic. Credit: Paul Brown/Alamy Live News
Sky lanterns at the Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
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