Ok Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
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Marking the end of the three-month Rains Retreat, Ok Phansa is celebrated with merit-making and spectacular boat races. The illuminated boat procession in Nakhon Phanom and the boat races along the Mekong are particularly famous.
When: October (Full Moon)
Where: Nationwide (Best along Mekong River)
Highlights
Longboat racesIlluminated boat processionsKathina robe offeringsRiver festivals
Travel Tips
- • Visit Nakhon Phanom for the fire boat festival
- • Boat races are exciting to watch