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Lai Ruea Fai (Illuminated Boat Procession)
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Oct 26 - Oct 272 days Nakhon Phanom Mekong riverfront
Nakhon Phanom
In 6 months
Crowd Level high
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Dress CodeCasual
WhereNakhon Phanom
RegionIsan
Spectacular procession where all 12 districts of Nakhon Phanom decorate boats with thousands of flowers, candles, and lanterns, then launch them into the Mekong River at night. One of Isan's most visually stunning festivals, marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
Festival Dates
Date Type: Follows lunar calendar (dates vary yearly)
2025: Oct 7 - Oct 8
2026: Oct 26 - Oct 27
Duration: 2 days
Best Places to Experience
1Nakhon Phanom Mekong riverfrontTop Pick
2Phra That Phanom area
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