Thailand - The joy of the Tat Wiman Thip waterfall in Bueng Kan

 The Tat Wiman Thip waterfall situated in Phu Langka National Park is one of the major tourist attractions in Bueng Kan province, which is under the management of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

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The rich white waterfall cascading down a large cliff is also made memorable by the resonance of the water pouring onto the rocks below.

Apart from its pristine beauty, the experience is made wonderful by the coolness of the water. People can splash about in the pool and have a good time in the lap of nature.

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Generally, the weather in the national park is similar to other areas in the northeastern region of Thailand. The temperature on the park’s hilltops is around 0 to 5 degrees Celsius in winter, with an average of 25 to 36 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

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Those interested in visiting the Phu Langka National Park and its attractions can take Highway No 212. The place is about 220 kilometres from Nong Khai province and six kilometres from Ban Phaeng district of Nakhon Pathom province.

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#Thailand - Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession 2017

A raft of events marks the end of the rains in the border province of Nakhon Phanom

The Lai Reua Fai, Nakhon Phanom’s famous and mythological annual illuminated boat festival, is considered one of the Kingdom’s most spectacular cultural festivals to mark the end of Buddhist Lent, or Ok Phansa.

The Illuminated Boat Procession is held annually during the eleventh lunar month when Thai Buddhists in this northeastern province launch the Lai Reua Fai to float them down the Mekong River. Residents pay respect to the Lord Buddha and make offerings to mythical serpents (‘Naga’ in Thai) which supposedly reside in the mighty river and its many tributaries.

It is also believed that this ceremony washes sadness and life’s troubles down the river while also bringing good fortune to participants and believers.

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 The local people of Nakhon Phanom gather together with Buddhist monks from each village temple to spectacularly decorate the boats and rafts weeks before the festival takes place. They then load them with food, flowers, incense sticks, candles and handmade lanterns. Once lit, these illuminated boats are then launched creating a spectacular visual spectacle as they float down the legendary Mekong River.

Highlights at this year’s Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession Festival include:

-​ Daily Lai Reua Fai illuminated boat processions on the Mekong River. Visitors can view illuminated boats from around Nakhon Phanom, cultural performances, music and entertainment plus a walking street featuring local food and handicrafts over nine days.

-​ Historic Lai Reua Fai daily display at Wat Pho Sri temple

-​ Cultural performance paying respect to Phra That Phanom at Wat Phra That Phanom (5 October)

- ​Illuminated boat street procession at Nakhon Phanom Municipality (5 October)

- ​Lan Tawan Boek Fa music and cultural festival (5 October)

-​ Long boat racing at Wat Phra In Plaeng from 2 to 4 October

- ​Lan Phanom Naga local food fair from 30 September to 2 October

- ​Tak Bat Devo Festival at Lan Phanom Naga (6 October)

Source - TheNation