Tourism

Nakhon Phanom Glows With Sacred Boat Procession

Thousands of illuminated boats drift along the Mekong River during Nakhon Phanom's sacred Lai Reua Fai procession, marking the end of Buddhist Lent in this northeastern province bordering Laos.

2 Sept TAT Newsroom

Experience Nakhon Phanom’s Illuminated Boat Procession, or Lai Reua Fai, when glowing vessels drift along the Mekong at the end of Buddhist Lent. Discover its spiritual roots, riverside landmarks, distinctive Isan cuisine and cross-border connections that make this northeastern province a captivating gateway to Thailand and neighbouring Laos year-round.

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