Tourists were not disappointed by the phenomenon "Naga Fireballs" for the year 2026, with an unofficial total of 155 fireballs recorded at 13 locations in Rattanawapi District, Nong Khai Province.
On 26 Oct 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted that tourists from all directions headed to Rattanawapi District, Nong Khai Province, all sharing the goal of witnessing the "Naga Fireballs" phenomenon. As dusk fell, tourists eagerly secured their spots with great anticipation.
The main viewing sites—Ban Nam Poe, Ban Tha Muang, Ban Tan Chum, Ban Nong Kaeo, and Ban Phon Phang—were prime locations where tourists hoped to claim space to watch the Naga Fireballs. Ban Tha Muang attracted over 15,000 visitors, while Ban Tan Chum drew more than 18,000.
At 18:03, visitors at Ban Phon Phang in Phon Phang Subdistrict, Rattanawapi District, Nong Khai Province, cheered as the first fireball shot up from the Mekong River. Several other sites saw fireballs shortly afterward, continuing until 21:00. The unofficial summary is as follows:
1. Ban Nam Poe viewpoint: 27 fireballs
2. Ban Tha Muang viewpoint + Rattanawapi Boat Station: 28 fireballs
3. Ban Tan Chum viewpoint: 28 fireballs
4. Ban Nong Kaeo + Nong Kaeo Nuea viewpoints: 26 fireballs
5. Ban Phon Phang + Ban Anya viewpoints: 10 fireballs
6. Ban Peng Jan viewpoint (no fireballs)
7. Ban Non Pho Thong viewpoint (Self-Development Settlement): 1 fireball
8. Ban Ton Noi viewpoint: 1 fireball
9. Ban Ton Yai viewpoint (no fireballs)
10. Ban Peng Jan Nakhon viewpoint (no fireballs)
11. Ban Dong Dan Bridge viewpoint: 11 fireballs
12. Ban Dong Mot Daeng viewpoint: 10 fireballs
13. Behind Wat Nong Khon viewpoint: 13 fireballs
In total, the unofficial count of Naga Fireballs in Rattanawapi District was 155, a decrease of 82 from 2025, which had 237 fireballs.
However, approximately 48,300 tourists came to view the Naga Fireballs in Rattanawapi District this year, a decrease of over 26,000 from 74,300 visitors in 2025.