BANG FAI PHAYA NAK
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The most famous "BANG FAI PHAYA NAK" (บั้งไฟพญานาค) or Naga Fireballs Festival is happening in Nong Khai province, located in Isan region - Northeast of Thailand. The festival happens just at the end of Buddhist Lent. The highlight is the Naga fireballs, which rise up from the river and disappear into the sky.
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The Naga fireball festival is divided between Nong Khai and Phon Phisai cities. The Naga fireball festival lasts eight days in Nong Khai.
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in Nong Khai
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in Nong Khai
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There is also a music concert on the opposite side on the venue.
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Despite being a World Festival, not so many foreigners could be seen. 95% of visitors to the upper northeast are domestic travellers arriving by land or air transport.