RogerSg Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Witnessed the shots of fireballs from the mighty mekong river @ Phon Phisai - Nongkhai (NE of Thailand). Event happend last day of Buddha Celebration Full Moon on 07Oct06. Missed the 1st three in a roll around 7+ as it happened over the other bend of the river. Around 8+ single shot 4 times 3/4mins apart shot up near the Laos Side (Mekong separate Loas and NE Nongkhai abt 500m width). Then finale around 9+, in front of us middle of the river - mny mny people Thais, US, Koreans, all nationalities saw a row of 5 fire balls shot up from the river, followed next instance roll of another four. Its brightly Reddish with pinkish centre, shoot straight highup - no smell, no sympton. Not that man made type of phenomenen - like meteor type of happenings. River is rough - not possible of planting fireworks beneath the river, moreover its not firewokrs types of happenings. Its great to see this event with comfort if u planned ahead - stayed at Guest House with happening at doorstep, cud enjoy in the compound garden with friends for a drink/meal, talk, no need to crammed with others as read on some web posting. Nognkhai is also a heritage place to visit - its a mixture of multi Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian culture. The historial park is huge, Stone Garden is great. Food is Cheap and Good.. Nearest Airport Udon Thani is more developed with Shopping Mall, Nite Markets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
