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thetsakan
Festival
A special time of celebration.
เทศกาลลอยกระทงสวยงามมาก
The Loy Krathong festival is very beautiful.
The word 'เทศกาล' (thetsakan) comes from the Pali 'เทศ' (thet, meaning 'to declare') and 'กาล' (kan, meaning 'time'). It refers to public celebrations and reflects the rich tradition of festivals in Thai culture.
Used in both formal and informal settings, 'เทศกาล' commonly appears in discussions of cultural events and is understood throughout Thailand.