neilr

Thanks for the information chownah,

I currently study a B.A in Thai and SEA Studies, and as part of my course I must undertake a research project in Thailand. My fellow students are doing a range of topics such as - drug rehabilitation and the success in Thai Temples, Migration, and Hill Tribe areas. I chose the "BUNG FAI PHAYA NAGA" phenomenon, because of the reaction in news stories I read while I was there and after watching the 'Mekhong Full Moon Party' movie (though I never made it to the actual festival to witness it for myself which I hope to remedy).

I am attempting to do some groundwork prior to the festival, this is why I am seeking advice.

My research plan is from an anthropological angle, rather than scientific (though, I plan to cover both in a holistic way).

My current angles are (but may change):

- The Naga and Buddhism

- Nongkhai Buddhism, History and Animism

- Central, Northern, and Southern Thailand perspective

- Laos perspective

- The festival - Is it real? Tourism gone mad? Natural phenomenon?

Thanks,

Neil

Hi all,

I am planning to do a research project on the "BUNG FAI PHAYA NAGA" festival in October as part of my B.A program. I would like to ask the web users for any advice they could provide.

The questions I would like to ask you are;

Are there any research papers, books, or written material (Thai, Eng or Lao) on this phenomenon?

Are there (have there been) any Universities, Institutes, or/and groups researching into this phenomenon?

Are there any temples in Nong Khai, or in the surrounding areas, which have extensive knowledge on the phenomenon?

Are there any websites (other than tourist sites) you could suggest?

Kind regards,

Neil

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