October 14, 2008
October 14, 2008
Lots of people gather at the river bank to witness the fireballs
Kong River at dusk
Around the night of the end of the Buddhist lent, glowing reddish fireballs can be seen rising a few hundred meters into the sky from the Kong river at the border of Udon Thani province and Laos.

Known as the Naga Fireballs, it is believed the balls are shot by a serpent, Naga, living in the river.

This annual phenomenon will take place in October, along with many other activities to celebrate Awk Phansa Day, including a procession for the Naga, cultural performances and the Tak Bat Thevo alms giving ceremony.

There will also be a long boat competition held on the Kong River on Awk Pansa Day.

For more information contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Udon Thani
Tel: +66 (0)42 325 406-7
Website: http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/grand-content-4826.html
E-mail: tatudon@tat.or.th

Nong Khai Provincial Administration Office
Tel: +66 (0)42 420 323




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