Phenomenon of Naga fireballs

Fireballs are observed in a 250-kilometer long Mekong section: approximately from the Ban Muang streams from Vientiane to Bung Kan. Most of them are raised by the Mekong River 500 - 800 m, but there are observed increases from small ponds and rivers as well. These sites may sound exotic and remote for Europeans, but they are populated, filled with houses, streets, schools, and other common traits of civilization.

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The phenomenon of fireballs Naga has not been documented very well in previous times. Some say the Wat Luang Temple (Phon Phisai, Wat Pho Luang Phra Sai) contains centuries-old written notes that mention them. There were also occasional case reports from British soldiers in the 1960 - although nothing was quoted. Many local people claim to have seen their lights all their life and their parents and grandparents have done so.

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Ghostly fireballs can be seen at different times of the year, but more frequently they are in late October - early November when the long rainy period is over and the Mekong is filled with a lot of fast running water, with mud.

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Balls seem to be rising from the water (some skeptics though say it looks more like going up to the Laotian side of the river). They appear in different places, but sometimes some emerge from a single place.