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Usually October · Nakhon Phanom

Illuminated Boat Procession

ไหลเรือไฟlai ruea fai

Boats covered in lights float down the Mekong at night.

Real photo coming soon

At the end of Buddhist Lent, Nakhon Phanom sends large boats covered in lights down the Mekong River, with Laos on the other bank.

Honest note

[A real tip from a local]

Where
Nakhon Phanom
When
Usually October
Date
To be confirmed with the official announcement
Facts last checked
2026-10-24