Use this date to shortlist—not to book blindly.
Full moon of the 11th lunar month (Wan Ok Phansa) — falls late Oct 2026; confirm the official date with TAT Nong Khai closer to the time. The placeholder keeps the calendar useful, but this page intentionally omits Event date schema until the edition is confirmed.
Why route around it
What makes it worth the stop
- Unexplained glowing fireballs rising from the Mekong at dusk
- Coincides with the end of Buddhist Lent and illuminated-boat processions
- Phon Phisai district is the prime viewing area
Plan the stop
Practical notes
- Massive crowds — arrive early and expect packed riverbanks
- Best viewed from a boat or a booked riverside grandstand
- Combine with a crossing to Vientiane, Laos, just over the river
Put it on the route
Where it happens
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Map pins
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Evidence, not mystery
Sources and freshness
The organiser or responsible authority is the primary reference. Supporting links corroborate the record; they can still change, so use the official link for the final booking check.
