When:
Annually, late September / start October (2012 - TBA)
Where: Nakhon Phanom, 730km northeast of Bangkok, Thailand
Nakhon Phanom is located 730 km north east of Bangkok. The town holds, every year on the first half of October, a colorful naval review - Loi Reua Fai. At night, the magnificent view of the illuminated boat procession appears within the full darkness of the river’s water.
The boats are decorated in various shapes of lights with Buddhism motives.
In addition to the boat procession, street parades, various shows, food fair and traditional boats race are held.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thailand is currently facing armed violence in its three Muslim-majority southernmost provinces. [Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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