my uncle dragged us to the Mekong to watch the 'naga' breathe fire (Nong Khai)

second-hand-ish, this is family stuff. my uncle's from Nong Khai province in northeast Thailand, right on the Mekong across from Laos. every year end of Buddhist Lent, full moon in like late Oct, he goes to watch the Bung Fai Phaya Nak — the naga fireballs. for those who don't know: glowing reddish……