1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:26,083 --> 00:00:28,166 THIS FILM WAS INSPIRED BY AN ACTUAL PHENOMENON 4 00:00:28,250 --> 00:00:30,250 AND SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH. 5 00:01:57,125 --> 00:01:59,291 THE END OF BUDDHIST LENT DAY LAST YEAR 6 00:01:59,375 --> 00:02:01,000 Dear friends and visitors 7 00:02:01,083 --> 00:02:03,125 who have come to participate 8 00:02:03,291 --> 00:02:07,166 in this year's celebration of the Naga Fireballs Festival, 9 00:02:07,250 --> 00:02:10,166 Chumphon Municipal Office would like 10 00:02:10,250 --> 00:02:13,708 to extend a warm welcome to you all 11 00:02:13,791 --> 00:02:16,583 for the year 2001. 12 00:02:16,791 --> 00:02:18,416 All right. 13 00:02:18,541 --> 00:02:21,583 After the Naga Procession... 14 00:02:21,708 --> 00:02:23,458 The Naga Procession has already arrived 15 00:02:23,583 --> 00:02:26,291 at the ceremonial area. 16 00:02:26,416 --> 00:02:30,000 Next, we'll begin the worship ceremony for the Naga. 17 00:02:30,083 --> 00:02:32,541 Chumphon Municipal Office 18 00:02:32,666 --> 00:02:35,500 is delighted to welcome 19 00:02:35,583 --> 00:02:37,583 our dear visitors 20 00:02:37,666 --> 00:02:40,500 who have come to the event this year. 21 00:02:40,666 --> 00:02:42,250 In a few hours, 22 00:02:42,333 --> 00:02:45,125 we will all get to witness the Naga Fireballs Phenomenon, 23 00:02:45,208 --> 00:02:49,000 which occurs every year at the end of the Buddhist Lent Day 24 00:02:49,083 --> 00:02:52,083 at the watercourses of the Mekhong River in Nong Khai Province. 25 00:02:52,291 --> 00:02:54,500 After the sun has set for two to three hours, 26 00:02:54,583 --> 00:02:57,416 there will be fireballs the size of lemons that are red and orange in color, 27 00:02:57,500 --> 00:03:00,375 rising up from the Mekhong River into the air with ridiculous speed. 28 00:03:14,416 --> 00:03:17,041 Up to date, science has yet to prove 29 00:03:17,125 --> 00:03:19,125 what causes these fireballs. 30 00:03:19,208 --> 00:03:21,458 So we'll have to keep watching 31 00:03:21,750 --> 00:03:25,083 how many fireballs the Naga will throw out of the river as an offering this year. 32 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:29,875 The people on both sides of the river have believed 33 00:03:29,958 --> 00:03:32,833 for a long time 34 00:03:32,916 --> 00:03:35,875 that the Mekhong River itself was created by the Naga, 35 00:03:35,958 --> 00:03:39,625 and so was the city of Vientiane. 36 00:03:39,708 --> 00:03:41,875 Also, it is believed 37 00:03:41,958 --> 00:03:44,625 that the Naga can create... 38 00:03:44,708 --> 00:03:46,500 For the Naga Fireballs, 39 00:03:46,583 --> 00:03:48,000 what do they look like when they go off? 40 00:03:48,541 --> 00:03:50,750 They shoot up like 41 00:03:50,833 --> 00:03:52,916 -balls of fire. -Yes. 42 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:54,583 In the past, 43 00:03:54,666 --> 00:03:56,500 -it was not that high. -What else? 44 00:03:56,583 --> 00:03:59,750 However, at present, they can go up to 45 00:03:59,833 --> 00:04:01,791 -several hundred meters. -several hundred meters. 46 00:04:01,875 --> 00:04:04,041 It's about 20 meters long. It's 7 baht and 10 baht. 47 00:04:04,125 --> 00:04:06,416 We've got small ones as well. Small pictures are only 20 baht. 48 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:07,875 Come on, everyone. 49 00:04:07,958 --> 00:04:09,666 It's a big one. It got caught in a fishing net. 50 00:04:09,750 --> 00:04:11,166 It's about 20 meters long. 51 00:04:11,250 --> 00:04:12,791 This one was caught by the American soldiers. 52 00:04:12,875 --> 00:04:14,708 Please come and see the Naga's footprints 53 00:04:14,791 --> 00:04:17,916 on the roof of the car. It's good to buy one as a souvenir. 54 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:20,125 It's also good to buy it for your girlfriend. 55 00:04:20,208 --> 00:04:21,333 Step right up, everyone. 56 00:04:28,333 --> 00:04:30,041 Ma'am, how much are you going to bet this year? 57 00:04:30,125 --> 00:04:31,625 You little shit! 58 00:04:31,708 --> 00:04:34,458 Last year, you made me lose money. 59 00:04:34,750 --> 00:04:37,250 I couldn't sell anything all night. 60 00:04:37,541 --> 00:04:39,625 This year, you better stay far away from me! 61 00:04:40,375 --> 00:04:43,708 Naga is sacred. Go away, you brat. Go away. 62 00:04:43,791 --> 00:04:45,083 Go rip somebody else off. 63 00:04:48,708 --> 00:04:51,125 This year, the province has cooperated 64 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:54,083 with the Tourism Authority of Thailand 65 00:04:54,791 --> 00:04:55,750 to organize this event... 66 00:04:55,833 --> 00:04:57,750 So, they're man-made, right? 67 00:04:58,333 --> 00:05:01,208 How the hell can the Naga know when the end of the Buddhist Lent Day is? 68 00:05:03,291 --> 00:05:05,458 As it gets closer to the time, 69 00:05:05,541 --> 00:05:08,583 I want all of you to watch the area in the middle of the river. 70 00:05:08,666 --> 00:05:11,208 Fireballs will shoot up 71 00:05:11,291 --> 00:05:13,000 as high as five to six stories of a building. 72 00:05:13,083 --> 00:05:17,708 And then, they will just disappear without smoke, scent, nor sound. 73 00:05:19,041 --> 00:05:21,416 It's here. 74 00:05:26,750 --> 00:05:29,541 Hurry up. The fireballs are about to go off. 75 00:05:30,083 --> 00:05:32,083 How the hell do you know when it will go off? 76 00:05:46,166 --> 00:05:47,166 Wow. 77 00:05:48,625 --> 00:05:50,000 Yes, everyone! 78 00:05:51,666 --> 00:05:53,416 It's not finished for today. 79 00:05:57,583 --> 00:05:59,333 There are some more. 80 00:06:04,416 --> 00:06:06,750 What a sight! 81 00:06:07,083 --> 00:06:09,916 If the Naga does exist under the water, 82 00:06:10,500 --> 00:06:13,666 please send the fireballs for us to see again. 83 00:06:13,750 --> 00:06:15,750 There, at the Luang Temple Pier. Another one just shot up! 84 00:06:15,958 --> 00:06:18,750 There's one more at the Jom Nang Temple Pier. It's really stunning! 85 00:06:18,958 --> 00:06:22,583 Well, I can rest in peace now. I've seen them with my own eyes. 86 00:06:22,666 --> 00:06:24,125 One just went up at Jom Nang Temple Pier! 87 00:06:24,208 --> 00:06:26,416 It's really beautiful, folks! 88 00:07:02,125 --> 00:07:04,291 From all of my research, 89 00:07:04,375 --> 00:07:06,250 we can certainly conclude 90 00:07:06,333 --> 00:07:08,833 that the Naga Fireballs Phenomenon 91 00:07:08,916 --> 00:07:11,583 is simply a natural phenomenon. 92 00:07:12,625 --> 00:07:14,041 It can be explained... 93 00:07:14,541 --> 00:07:16,000 Well, it's like this, ma'am. 94 00:07:16,791 --> 00:07:18,875 Suppose this boy's head is the sun, 95 00:07:19,708 --> 00:07:21,291 and this orange is Earth. 96 00:07:21,750 --> 00:07:23,333 Every year, this orange. 97 00:07:23,666 --> 00:07:25,083 Oh, no. This Earth will rotate 98 00:07:25,166 --> 00:07:27,625 around the sun like this. 99 00:07:27,708 --> 00:07:28,875 At the end of Buddhist Lent Day, 100 00:07:28,958 --> 00:07:31,333 it comes closest to the sun. 101 00:07:31,708 --> 00:07:32,541 Okay? 102 00:07:32,625 --> 00:07:36,166 This is the moon. It's here. 103 00:07:36,625 --> 00:07:37,583 Then, 104 00:07:38,333 --> 00:07:40,458 the forces from the sun and the moon 105 00:07:40,541 --> 00:07:43,166 suck up the methane gas up, 106 00:07:43,250 --> 00:07:45,541 creating the Naga Fireballs. 107 00:07:45,625 --> 00:07:46,833 Suck it right up, Doctor? 108 00:07:46,916 --> 00:07:49,291 Yes, it's like when your husband gave you a hickey on the neck. 109 00:07:51,666 --> 00:07:52,708 Hey, Doctor. 110 00:07:53,333 --> 00:07:54,916 Why do we see fireballs 111 00:07:55,041 --> 00:07:56,833 only in Nong Khai? 112 00:07:57,333 --> 00:08:00,041 Why don't we see any in Udon Thani or Ubon Ratchathani provinces? 113 00:08:00,625 --> 00:08:01,875 In that area, 114 00:08:01,958 --> 00:08:04,625 there are plenty of dead cows and buffalos. 115 00:08:05,250 --> 00:08:07,291 -Come this way. -Okay. 116 00:08:07,375 --> 00:08:09,500 -Where to, Doctor? -Come here and have a look. 117 00:08:09,583 --> 00:08:10,666 Look. 118 00:08:11,750 --> 00:08:15,083 For the Naga Fireballs to go off, 119 00:08:15,416 --> 00:08:17,958 the riverbed must be sandy 120 00:08:18,083 --> 00:08:20,416 to allow the methane to discharge. 121 00:08:20,916 --> 00:08:23,500 The riverbed around Thai Temple 122 00:08:23,583 --> 00:08:25,708 in Ponpisai District is perfect for that. 123 00:08:25,791 --> 00:08:27,041 Wow. 124 00:08:27,291 --> 00:08:29,250 You're really smart. 125 00:08:29,333 --> 00:08:33,333 If there's rain or thunderstorm, 126 00:08:33,416 --> 00:08:35,291 you will certainly see the Naga Fireballs 127 00:08:35,375 --> 00:08:36,916 after sunset. 128 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:38,500 One important point is 129 00:08:38,583 --> 00:08:41,000 that there must not be any dam or water barrier built, 130 00:08:41,333 --> 00:08:44,666 no dredging of canals, 131 00:08:44,750 --> 00:08:47,333 nor can there be mining of the riverbed. 132 00:08:47,791 --> 00:08:48,916 Most importantly, 133 00:08:49,166 --> 00:08:51,000 the water in the area must not be polluted. 134 00:08:51,083 --> 00:08:52,000 What? 135 00:08:52,125 --> 00:08:53,791 He put the blame on my factory? 136 00:08:54,583 --> 00:08:56,000 Well, it's the doctor's assumption 137 00:08:56,375 --> 00:08:58,458 that your ketchup factory has caused 138 00:08:58,541 --> 00:09:00,958 the water to be polluted, so there haven't been any fireballs. 139 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:02,583 He's right. 140 00:09:02,916 --> 00:09:04,916 Shit! 141 00:09:06,291 --> 00:09:08,750 Were there a lot of people listening to what the doctor said? 142 00:09:12,833 --> 00:09:15,125 When I first started this research, 143 00:09:15,208 --> 00:09:17,041 I thought it'd cost me only a few thousand baht. 144 00:09:17,125 --> 00:09:18,166 It has turned out 145 00:09:18,250 --> 00:09:20,291 that it has cost me tens of thousands. 146 00:09:22,625 --> 00:09:24,083 It's all right. 147 00:09:24,541 --> 00:09:25,416 I... 148 00:09:25,958 --> 00:09:27,833 as a son of Nong Khai, 149 00:09:28,500 --> 00:09:31,875 I will do my very best. 150 00:09:32,125 --> 00:09:33,333 Thank you. 151 00:09:36,500 --> 00:09:37,625 Please, go ahead. 152 00:09:38,750 --> 00:09:41,083 I want to ask you something. 153 00:09:42,958 --> 00:09:44,291 I want to know 154 00:09:44,375 --> 00:09:46,666 if you still believe in Buddhism? 155 00:09:47,375 --> 00:09:48,458 Sir. 156 00:09:53,625 --> 00:09:57,458 TEN DAYS BEFORE THE END OF THE BUDDHIST LENT DAY 157 00:10:02,416 --> 00:10:03,708 Oh, my god! 158 00:10:04,375 --> 00:10:06,500 Oh, I'm sorry. I just wanted to tickle you. 159 00:10:06,583 --> 00:10:08,541 Hey, Khan. When did you get back? 160 00:10:08,958 --> 00:10:10,791 Why are you back so late this year? 161 00:10:10,875 --> 00:10:13,583 Don't you have a phone? You never called me. 162 00:10:13,916 --> 00:10:15,750 Venerable Father called to ask about you yesterday. 163 00:10:16,291 --> 00:10:19,083 Let's go. Get in the house. It's been raining every day. 164 00:10:22,375 --> 00:10:24,583 Is that the air-monitor device you wrote to me about? 165 00:10:26,125 --> 00:10:28,250 Be careful. Mrs. Oong will use it to dry the fish. 166 00:10:28,708 --> 00:10:29,791 Idiot. 167 00:10:30,458 --> 00:10:33,666 At first, I was afraid that she wouldn't let us keep it here. 168 00:10:35,666 --> 00:10:38,458 It belongs to your fiancé, so why not? 169 00:10:39,875 --> 00:10:41,291 By the way, 170 00:10:42,125 --> 00:10:43,750 I'm sorry that I didn't come 171 00:10:43,833 --> 00:10:45,875 to your engagement party. 172 00:10:45,958 --> 00:10:47,250 I really couldn't make it. 173 00:10:47,541 --> 00:10:49,375 Don't be silly, Khan. 174 00:10:50,541 --> 00:10:52,375 By the way, I have moved your room 175 00:10:52,458 --> 00:10:54,750 to the small room in the front. 176 00:10:54,833 --> 00:10:56,250 I just painted it yesterday. 177 00:10:56,333 --> 00:10:59,166 For the old room, Doctor Norati wants to use it to keep his tools. 178 00:10:59,666 --> 00:11:01,250 I forgot to tell you this. 179 00:11:04,750 --> 00:11:07,666 Khan! What time did your bus arrive? 180 00:11:08,500 --> 00:11:10,666 You are soaking wet! 181 00:11:11,291 --> 00:11:13,500 Take some of the rainwater in the tank 182 00:11:14,166 --> 00:11:17,083 and rub it on your head three times. Do it quickly! 183 00:11:17,166 --> 00:11:18,333 You won't catch a cold. 184 00:11:19,750 --> 00:11:21,833 Right. Rub it all over. 185 00:11:22,625 --> 00:11:25,125 Good, just like that. 186 00:11:26,791 --> 00:11:27,708 Mrs. Oong, 187 00:11:28,833 --> 00:11:30,541 Alice is wet as well. 188 00:11:30,625 --> 00:11:31,708 What? 189 00:11:31,791 --> 00:11:33,208 -Alice is wet, too? -Alice is wet, too. 190 00:11:33,583 --> 00:11:34,666 Go! 191 00:11:34,958 --> 00:11:37,333 Rub it on her face three times. Hurry up! 192 00:11:37,750 --> 00:11:39,791 Hurry up! That will keep the cold away. 193 00:11:55,166 --> 00:11:56,666 Wow. 194 00:11:57,000 --> 00:11:58,625 A new cell phone. 195 00:12:00,375 --> 00:12:01,750 It's from the Prime Minister's company. 196 00:12:02,541 --> 00:12:06,041 When I go over to Venerable Father on Lao side, I'll try to call you, okay? 197 00:12:22,125 --> 00:12:24,500 Will you be home every day during the school break? 198 00:12:24,583 --> 00:12:25,583 Yes. 199 00:12:26,958 --> 00:12:28,000 Why do you ask? 200 00:12:28,916 --> 00:12:31,541 Last night, I dreamed about you. 201 00:12:33,208 --> 00:12:35,833 Actually, it was the night before 202 00:12:35,916 --> 00:12:37,583 because I was on the bus last night. 203 00:12:37,666 --> 00:12:38,541 I didn't get any sleep. 204 00:12:39,166 --> 00:12:41,250 Aunt Oong is always home. 205 00:12:41,333 --> 00:12:43,833 If Venerable Father wants anything, just call us. 206 00:12:46,958 --> 00:12:48,958 Well, I'm off then. 207 00:12:49,041 --> 00:12:50,208 Good luck. 208 00:12:53,208 --> 00:12:54,375 Wow! 209 00:12:54,958 --> 00:12:57,583 Little Khan has grown into a young man this year. 210 00:12:57,666 --> 00:13:00,083 You guys must be a couple since you came together. 211 00:13:35,125 --> 00:13:36,958 Who dropped you here? 212 00:13:37,041 --> 00:13:39,083 You must have a girlfriend, judging from your hair cut. 213 00:13:40,041 --> 00:13:42,166 Venerable Father would be happy to see you. 214 00:13:42,250 --> 00:13:44,958 -Yes. -That's a genuine American-style haircut. 215 00:13:45,041 --> 00:13:47,375 -No, it's not. -Oh, Khan is here. 216 00:13:47,458 --> 00:13:49,125 What did you bring? 217 00:13:53,375 --> 00:13:55,041 How's it going? 218 00:13:55,125 --> 00:13:57,083 We haven't seen you for so long. 219 00:13:57,958 --> 00:14:00,583 Oh, you are here. 220 00:14:01,208 --> 00:14:03,625 How is it going? Have you graduated this year? 221 00:14:05,750 --> 00:14:07,958 Wow! Those are fancy pants. 222 00:14:12,541 --> 00:14:14,291 How are you? 223 00:14:16,125 --> 00:14:18,291 Venerable Father, may I have a quick word with you? 224 00:14:18,375 --> 00:14:20,125 It's about money, right? 225 00:14:21,416 --> 00:14:23,083 You wouldn't be here otherwise. 226 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,208 That's how kids are these days. 227 00:14:26,291 --> 00:14:27,625 There are many ways 228 00:14:27,875 --> 00:14:29,333 for them to blow their money. 229 00:14:30,541 --> 00:14:31,708 It's all right. 230 00:14:32,166 --> 00:14:34,875 Hey, it's going to rain again. Don't stand in the rain. 231 00:14:34,958 --> 00:14:37,250 You'll catch a cold. Let's go talk inside. 232 00:14:52,416 --> 00:14:53,375 This year, 233 00:14:53,666 --> 00:14:56,333 we have to prepare well in advance, 234 00:14:56,416 --> 00:14:57,458 just in case. 235 00:15:07,666 --> 00:15:09,416 This year, 236 00:15:09,916 --> 00:15:11,750 we have to use a special formula 237 00:15:12,500 --> 00:15:16,208 to make the colors even brighter than last year. 238 00:15:19,791 --> 00:15:22,916 It's also to produce... 239 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:25,333 -Venerable Father. -two times 240 00:15:25,416 --> 00:15:27,208 more than before, 241 00:15:27,791 --> 00:15:29,541 so the audience won't be disappointed. 242 00:15:29,625 --> 00:15:30,958 Stop! 243 00:15:32,083 --> 00:15:35,166 This year, Venerable Father says we'll make the event bigger than ever. 244 00:15:35,666 --> 00:15:37,541 We'll produce more fireballs. 245 00:15:38,291 --> 00:15:39,958 But I'm afraid that we might not make it in time 246 00:15:40,416 --> 00:15:42,833 because we have fewer workers every year. 247 00:15:42,916 --> 00:15:44,958 Don't worry about my production. 248 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:48,541 We should be more worried about setting up the fireballs. 249 00:15:50,875 --> 00:15:54,000 Last year, we made too many fireballs. 250 00:15:55,083 --> 00:15:56,333 Many were bad. 251 00:15:56,833 --> 00:15:59,125 We also placed them under the river too late 252 00:15:59,666 --> 00:16:02,791 because Khan was the only one left to do it. 253 00:16:04,208 --> 00:16:06,208 I've spoken with Monk Lod 254 00:16:06,958 --> 00:16:08,333 about the incubation time of the balls. 255 00:16:08,791 --> 00:16:10,291 It takes one full day. 256 00:16:11,125 --> 00:16:13,375 For example, last year, we started to set up the fireballs 257 00:16:13,958 --> 00:16:15,833 only a day before the end of the Buddhist Lent Day. 258 00:16:16,541 --> 00:16:17,791 The festival boats were practicing 259 00:16:18,333 --> 00:16:20,458 until late at night. 260 00:16:20,541 --> 00:16:21,791 Khan had to wait for them to leave 261 00:16:22,125 --> 00:16:23,708 before he could dive. 262 00:16:23,791 --> 00:16:25,083 By the time he was done, 263 00:16:25,416 --> 00:16:27,041 the sun was up 264 00:16:27,125 --> 00:16:28,583 and the roosters were crowing. 265 00:16:30,875 --> 00:16:31,833 Khan, 266 00:16:32,791 --> 00:16:34,666 there is more water 267 00:16:34,750 --> 00:16:36,583 and the current is stronger than last year. 268 00:16:36,666 --> 00:16:38,041 Be careful, son. 269 00:16:38,291 --> 00:16:39,833 I heard 270 00:16:40,541 --> 00:16:42,041 that the Naga hunters will set up nets 271 00:16:42,708 --> 00:16:44,291 to catch us. 272 00:16:44,875 --> 00:16:46,416 They will stay there all day. 273 00:16:46,500 --> 00:16:48,333 It's been like this for many days now. 274 00:16:48,708 --> 00:16:50,500 With your bad luck, 275 00:16:50,958 --> 00:16:52,833 you might get snared in their nets 276 00:16:53,500 --> 00:16:55,916 when you dive in the water. 277 00:17:09,708 --> 00:17:10,708 Venerable Father! 278 00:17:11,833 --> 00:17:13,875 I think it's time we stop. 279 00:17:15,791 --> 00:17:17,208 Really, it's time. 280 00:17:18,208 --> 00:17:19,375 Let's stop it. 281 00:17:21,875 --> 00:17:24,708 It's not some annual or district festival anymore, Venerable Father. 282 00:17:25,416 --> 00:17:27,583 Have you ever taken a good look on the other side 283 00:17:27,666 --> 00:17:29,041 of how many TV channels they have? 284 00:17:46,875 --> 00:17:47,875 Khan, 285 00:17:48,500 --> 00:17:50,375 can I ask just once more? 286 00:17:50,458 --> 00:17:52,166 Just get us through this year. 287 00:17:53,250 --> 00:17:56,500 Do it to satisfy everyone who are waiting in anticipation. 288 00:17:58,291 --> 00:18:02,250 Do you know that people from many provinces all gather here? 289 00:18:04,708 --> 00:18:05,833 Please don't, Venerable Father. 290 00:18:05,916 --> 00:18:07,958 If we're going to stop, 291 00:18:08,041 --> 00:18:09,375 let's just stop it. 292 00:18:10,500 --> 00:18:12,166 I think our parishioners would be furious 293 00:18:12,250 --> 00:18:14,791 if they knew what you did with their donations. 294 00:18:15,583 --> 00:18:17,375 How do you know they will get mad? 295 00:18:18,375 --> 00:18:21,500 They would be thrilled 296 00:18:21,583 --> 00:18:22,500 to see the fireballs. 297 00:18:23,291 --> 00:18:25,291 You're talking nonsense. 298 00:18:25,958 --> 00:18:27,291 Are you drunk? 299 00:18:28,416 --> 00:18:30,875 Now, you're drinking in the temple? 300 00:18:31,791 --> 00:18:34,541 I'm not as drunk as those tourists, 301 00:18:34,916 --> 00:18:38,208 who always throw their trash along the river in front of our house. 302 00:18:38,666 --> 00:18:40,708 Venerable Father, have you seen what they leave behind? 303 00:18:47,916 --> 00:18:48,916 Venerable Father. 304 00:18:50,041 --> 00:18:51,958 If what we do is really good and would earn us merits, 305 00:18:52,041 --> 00:18:54,708 then why did Kem die when he went down with me? 306 00:18:55,375 --> 00:18:56,625 Venerable Father, he died. 307 00:18:59,708 --> 00:19:01,208 Kem died because he was drunk. 308 00:19:02,375 --> 00:19:04,291 I told him repeatedly that 309 00:19:05,500 --> 00:19:07,791 if he wanted to dive, he shouldn't drink. 310 00:19:09,833 --> 00:19:11,333 He died because of alcohol. 311 00:19:14,750 --> 00:19:17,708 Venerable Father, do you remember his mother's face the day we cremated him? 312 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,166 Venerable Father, 313 00:19:23,875 --> 00:19:26,041 someone is going to catch us someday. 314 00:19:26,708 --> 00:19:28,125 Do you know the news channel called ITV? 315 00:19:28,333 --> 00:19:30,083 I'm really scared of them. 316 00:19:30,458 --> 00:19:31,958 If people find out what's going on, 317 00:19:32,458 --> 00:19:34,833 they will lose faith in our religion. 318 00:19:38,916 --> 00:19:40,541 Don't worry, Khan. 319 00:19:41,541 --> 00:19:43,000 The Naga has chosen us. 320 00:19:43,541 --> 00:19:45,083 He will protect us. 321 00:19:45,958 --> 00:19:47,666 Nobody can do us any harm. 322 00:19:50,916 --> 00:19:52,541 On top of that, we will get merits 323 00:19:53,916 --> 00:19:55,541 by helping people to see the fireballs 324 00:19:56,958 --> 00:19:58,500 and fill up their hope. 325 00:19:59,916 --> 00:20:01,416 We make them believe 326 00:20:02,208 --> 00:20:04,416 and make them see what we do. 327 00:20:05,500 --> 00:20:08,041 They will be even happier as if seeing the Lord Buddha. 328 00:20:09,791 --> 00:20:12,208 I think I'd better leave if you're talking about the Lord Buddha. 329 00:20:13,166 --> 00:20:14,375 Have you ever heard of the saying 330 00:20:14,666 --> 00:20:17,000 "Believe in what you do, do what you believe in"? 331 00:20:18,625 --> 00:20:20,166 Do you think that if there were no fireballs, 332 00:20:21,083 --> 00:20:22,708 will people still pay respect to the monks? 333 00:20:24,250 --> 00:20:26,666 If there were more fireballs, 334 00:20:27,500 --> 00:20:29,291 will people pay more respect to the monks? 335 00:20:30,583 --> 00:20:32,666 So, Bangkok has taught you 336 00:20:33,166 --> 00:20:34,500 to be aggressive like this? 337 00:20:36,791 --> 00:20:38,708 So, you want an old monk to beg you, do you? 338 00:20:40,333 --> 00:20:41,500 If yes, 339 00:20:41,875 --> 00:20:44,041 I'll prostrate myself before you right now! 340 00:20:51,708 --> 00:20:52,958 I'm sorry, Venerable Father. 341 00:20:53,875 --> 00:20:55,250 I'm no longer a child, 342 00:20:56,416 --> 00:20:59,083 who believes about the Naga transforming into a human. 343 00:21:00,333 --> 00:21:03,166 Have you seen the people who say they believe in the Naga? 344 00:21:04,166 --> 00:21:05,750 They bet on the number of fireballs. 345 00:21:05,833 --> 00:21:08,041 Now, do you still believe such belief makes merits? 346 00:21:09,083 --> 00:21:10,250 Stop talking. 347 00:21:11,333 --> 00:21:12,708 Don't you know 348 00:21:12,916 --> 00:21:14,250 that he can hear everything you say? 349 00:21:42,458 --> 00:21:44,666 -It's good. -Everything must be proven these days, 350 00:21:44,958 --> 00:21:46,000 Village Chief Aod. 351 00:21:46,291 --> 00:21:48,250 It has to be precise and accurate. 352 00:21:48,958 --> 00:21:50,708 In no time, they'll prove 353 00:21:50,791 --> 00:21:53,833 if it will rain when red ants carry eggs in their mouths. 354 00:21:55,375 --> 00:21:57,625 -Ma'am, there are ants on my drinks! -When a gecko makes a sound, 355 00:21:57,791 --> 00:21:59,000 is that bad luck 356 00:21:59,083 --> 00:22:01,166 or just air pressure in their throat? 357 00:22:02,250 --> 00:22:04,625 This doctor here was a student of mine 358 00:22:05,125 --> 00:22:07,416 and now he's trying to disprove the Naga! 359 00:22:07,833 --> 00:22:08,958 Teacher. 360 00:22:09,083 --> 00:22:11,416 The doctor will hear you. 361 00:22:11,500 --> 00:22:12,625 This apparatus of mine has been 362 00:22:12,708 --> 00:22:14,666 perfectly set up. 363 00:22:15,166 --> 00:22:16,708 I have heard 364 00:22:17,291 --> 00:22:18,583 a good one. 365 00:22:18,666 --> 00:22:19,958 It's better than the one about ants. 366 00:22:20,083 --> 00:22:21,333 What is it? 367 00:22:22,125 --> 00:22:23,333 It's a way... 368 00:22:24,125 --> 00:22:25,666 to stop a dog from taking a shit. 369 00:22:25,750 --> 00:22:28,000 It's just an old story 370 00:22:28,750 --> 00:22:31,291 -that an old monk once told me. -All right, just get to the point. 371 00:22:32,666 --> 00:22:35,708 Well, if you see a dog about to shit in front of your house, 372 00:22:37,000 --> 00:22:39,083 just hold out a loincloth like this and wring it out. 373 00:22:39,875 --> 00:22:41,083 The dog won't be able to shit. 374 00:22:41,750 --> 00:22:43,083 That's all. 375 00:22:53,208 --> 00:22:54,958 -Just a little, Chief. -Come on. 376 00:22:55,041 --> 00:22:56,791 Everyone now believes you. 377 00:22:58,416 --> 00:23:00,666 Just a second, Chief. 378 00:23:00,750 --> 00:23:03,458 -What is it? -Just relax for a second. 379 00:23:04,458 --> 00:23:05,750 I'm going to put 380 00:23:06,125 --> 00:23:07,791 a stainless steel spoon in here. 381 00:23:08,791 --> 00:23:10,833 In less than three minutes, 382 00:23:11,208 --> 00:23:13,291 those ants will march out 383 00:23:13,375 --> 00:23:15,416 in a single file like soldiers. 384 00:23:15,666 --> 00:23:17,625 It's because they're afraid of stainless steel spoons. 385 00:23:18,208 --> 00:23:20,875 I think they're more afraid of getting whacked with the spoon. 386 00:23:20,958 --> 00:23:23,791 You're a real comedian, Chief. 387 00:23:28,583 --> 00:23:31,083 -Alice. -Yes? 388 00:23:31,166 --> 00:23:33,541 Come down and hang these clothes for me. 389 00:23:34,125 --> 00:23:36,291 It's been raining every day, 390 00:23:36,375 --> 00:23:39,791 They're getting all mildewy. Are you done? 391 00:23:39,875 --> 00:23:43,083 Get me some of that rice broth in the kitchen for me as well. 392 00:23:43,625 --> 00:23:46,208 Is that rice broth for the dog? 393 00:23:46,583 --> 00:23:50,791 It's for soaking the laundry to get out ironing stains. 394 00:23:51,250 --> 00:23:54,625 Yesterday, while I was ironing, 395 00:23:54,708 --> 00:23:56,500 I realized that I hadn't collected 396 00:23:56,666 --> 00:23:59,208 the data for Dr. Norati, 397 00:23:59,541 --> 00:24:00,750 so I ran outside 398 00:24:00,833 --> 00:24:04,833 and forgot about the ironing. After that, I smelled something burning. 399 00:24:04,916 --> 00:24:08,333 Wow, you are helping Dr. Norati. 400 00:24:08,875 --> 00:24:12,416 Come on, Headmaster. I just write it down like how it does for the water meter. 401 00:24:12,875 --> 00:24:16,166 If I forget to do it, I'd just make a rough guess. 402 00:24:16,500 --> 00:24:19,666 You're so sarcastic, just like a woman. 403 00:24:21,458 --> 00:24:23,125 Why is it so good? 404 00:24:24,625 --> 00:24:27,208 If things are lost, we have to look for them, don't we? 405 00:24:27,291 --> 00:24:29,625 -Thank you. -If they're broken, we have to fix them. 406 00:24:30,958 --> 00:24:32,625 -Aunt Oong, she's really something! -Yes. 407 00:24:32,708 --> 00:24:34,666 I bought her a washing machine 408 00:24:34,750 --> 00:24:36,791 because she might be tired, 409 00:24:37,375 --> 00:24:38,750 but she never even uses it. 410 00:24:38,833 --> 00:24:40,500 How can a washing machine know 411 00:24:40,583 --> 00:24:42,958 which spot is 412 00:24:43,041 --> 00:24:45,500 the most dirty 413 00:24:45,583 --> 00:24:47,916 -Yes. -or where to scrub? 414 00:24:49,500 --> 00:24:52,875 It's like that machine to catch the Naga, or whatever. 415 00:24:53,583 --> 00:24:55,458 If your mother was still alive, 416 00:24:55,750 --> 00:24:57,958 there's no way she'd let you do this. 417 00:24:58,250 --> 00:25:01,125 As for Venerable Father, your dad, 418 00:25:01,208 --> 00:25:02,541 there's definitely no way. 419 00:25:03,041 --> 00:25:04,041 Right, ma'am? 420 00:25:04,250 --> 00:25:05,875 You're getting serious again. 421 00:25:06,291 --> 00:25:09,125 Her mother and father love 422 00:25:09,458 --> 00:25:11,333 the doctor. 423 00:25:11,625 --> 00:25:14,625 He loves to talk about religion 424 00:25:14,708 --> 00:25:16,833 with Venerable Father. 425 00:25:17,250 --> 00:25:19,333 Why wouldn't he let him set it up here? 426 00:25:19,791 --> 00:25:22,875 Alice, don't listen to the Headmaster too much. 427 00:25:22,958 --> 00:25:25,291 I didn't say Dr. Norati is a bad man. 428 00:25:25,375 --> 00:25:27,791 Come on, Oong. 429 00:25:29,916 --> 00:25:30,958 Are you afraid 430 00:25:31,166 --> 00:25:34,291 we're going to find the truth behind the Naga Fireballs? 431 00:25:35,333 --> 00:25:37,250 You also teach science, right? 432 00:25:38,750 --> 00:25:41,041 Are you afraid the Naga isn't the one creating the fireball? 433 00:25:42,583 --> 00:25:44,750 Alice, what are you saying? 434 00:25:48,541 --> 00:25:50,000 Hey, where are you going? 435 00:25:59,291 --> 00:26:00,791 THERE'LL BE MORE FIREBALLS THAN EVER. 436 00:26:19,208 --> 00:26:20,375 What are you doing? 437 00:26:29,375 --> 00:26:30,500 It's all right. 438 00:26:30,916 --> 00:26:31,833 Yes. 439 00:26:31,916 --> 00:26:33,208 Don't be scared. 440 00:26:35,958 --> 00:26:37,791 Don't be scared. 441 00:26:39,791 --> 00:26:41,375 Don't be scared. 442 00:26:43,125 --> 00:26:45,416 You're mean 443 00:26:45,500 --> 00:26:46,833 for laughing at the kid. 444 00:26:49,166 --> 00:26:51,583 Come on, when I was a child, 445 00:26:51,666 --> 00:26:53,041 I was never afraid. 446 00:26:53,875 --> 00:26:57,541 That kid doesn't know or what? Look, you can see the legs right there. 447 00:26:58,500 --> 00:27:00,958 Well, those kids really believe that it does exist. 448 00:27:01,416 --> 00:27:02,958 I myself believed so when I was a kid. 449 00:27:05,041 --> 00:27:06,291 Come on, Alice. 450 00:27:09,125 --> 00:27:11,125 Don't get mad, Alice. 451 00:27:11,541 --> 00:27:14,333 Ouch! Help me! 452 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,416 Help! 453 00:27:21,041 --> 00:27:23,291 You're not mad at me anymore, right? 454 00:27:23,500 --> 00:27:24,833 No, I just think you're nuts! 455 00:27:28,791 --> 00:27:30,583 Give me some more. 456 00:27:44,458 --> 00:27:45,583 Come here. 457 00:27:46,041 --> 00:27:48,000 Come here quickly. 458 00:27:49,083 --> 00:27:50,041 Ouch! 459 00:27:50,125 --> 00:27:51,541 It's flying! 460 00:27:51,625 --> 00:27:53,333 Hey, baby. 461 00:27:53,458 --> 00:27:55,250 Come here. Come back here. 462 00:27:56,541 --> 00:27:59,291 Alice, how can you tell which one is male or female? 463 00:27:59,916 --> 00:28:02,500 I once saw it on Channel 11. 464 00:28:02,750 --> 00:28:05,583 They said you have to spread their butts to find out, right? 465 00:28:05,666 --> 00:28:07,375 -Are you crazy? -Hey, come here. 466 00:28:07,458 --> 00:28:09,166 -You city kids know nothing. -Come and look. 467 00:28:09,291 --> 00:28:10,458 This way, Alice. 468 00:28:13,500 --> 00:28:14,833 Watch and learn, Doctor. 469 00:28:15,041 --> 00:28:17,458 If it stays still, it's a male. 470 00:28:17,541 --> 00:28:20,083 If it shakes its feathers, it's a female. 471 00:28:26,916 --> 00:28:29,958 See? Women like to do things like that. 472 00:28:34,666 --> 00:28:35,958 Doctor, 473 00:28:36,041 --> 00:28:38,291 I have a stomachache. 474 00:28:38,500 --> 00:28:40,791 I'm in so much pain, Doctor. 475 00:28:41,291 --> 00:28:42,916 It happens once a month. 476 00:28:43,208 --> 00:28:45,583 Do you think my period is coming, Doctor? 477 00:28:50,291 --> 00:28:51,291 Hey. 478 00:28:53,666 --> 00:28:56,458 Hey, you're a female. 479 00:28:56,541 --> 00:28:58,333 A woman! 480 00:28:58,416 --> 00:29:00,666 What are you doing, Doctor? 481 00:29:03,125 --> 00:29:04,791 I'll prescribe some medicine for you. 482 00:29:04,875 --> 00:29:06,416 -Okay. -Now tell me where it hurts. 483 00:29:17,875 --> 00:29:19,583 Do you need me to wash these? 484 00:29:20,041 --> 00:29:21,333 No. 485 00:29:21,416 --> 00:29:23,541 It's a woman's job. I can't let you do that. 486 00:29:28,583 --> 00:29:30,958 There's really nothing I can help you with? 487 00:29:34,625 --> 00:29:35,541 Okay, then... 488 00:29:36,125 --> 00:29:37,958 help me check the test papers. 489 00:29:38,583 --> 00:29:40,125 I thought you would never ask. 490 00:30:09,541 --> 00:30:10,625 CHUMPON PONPISAI KINDERGARTEN 491 00:30:13,333 --> 00:30:14,958 A long time ago, 492 00:30:15,041 --> 00:30:17,916 when Buddha came to the Mekhong River, 493 00:30:18,500 --> 00:30:20,416 he stayed at Pu Luang. 494 00:30:20,916 --> 00:30:23,000 Luang is an ancient word 495 00:30:23,083 --> 00:30:24,625 that means Naga. 496 00:30:25,416 --> 00:30:27,541 Buddha saw a Naga 497 00:30:28,125 --> 00:30:31,458 named Phaya Puppalanak. 498 00:30:31,791 --> 00:30:33,750 The Naga was wearing a jeweled sash 499 00:30:33,833 --> 00:30:34,958 and stuck his tongue out. 500 00:30:35,083 --> 00:30:38,500 Buddha smiled and predicted 501 00:30:38,833 --> 00:30:42,208 that this site would become the city of Nong Khai in the future. 502 00:30:42,875 --> 00:30:46,583 Nagas are often mentioned in many teachings about Buddhism. 503 00:30:47,291 --> 00:30:49,125 For example, before enlightenment, 504 00:30:49,541 --> 00:30:53,666 there was this Naga who was guarding Buddha's golden serving tray 505 00:30:54,083 --> 00:30:56,291 and Nairanjana River. 506 00:30:56,708 --> 00:30:59,375 When Buddha was trying to achieve enlightenment, 507 00:30:59,458 --> 00:31:03,125 he sat down under a tree. 508 00:31:03,208 --> 00:31:04,916 One day, there was a heavy downpour, 509 00:31:05,000 --> 00:31:07,125 a Naga named Muchalin coiled himself 510 00:31:07,208 --> 00:31:09,541 and spread his hood 511 00:31:09,625 --> 00:31:11,041 to protect Buddha 512 00:31:12,166 --> 00:31:13,791 from the rain. 513 00:31:17,041 --> 00:31:20,083 Khan! It's raining. The test papers are getting blown away! 514 00:31:20,625 --> 00:31:21,833 I'm sorry! 515 00:31:34,541 --> 00:31:35,666 Did you find it? 516 00:31:46,166 --> 00:31:47,083 What? 517 00:31:48,041 --> 00:31:50,666 You're getting old. You have already have gray hair. 518 00:31:51,166 --> 00:31:52,625 You're so rude. Let me see yours. 519 00:31:53,458 --> 00:31:55,166 Oh, you have a lot of gray hair. 520 00:31:56,125 --> 00:31:58,791 Hey, don't fool me. It won't work. 521 00:31:59,541 --> 00:32:00,625 You little brat. 522 00:32:04,708 --> 00:32:06,500 Why do we even have tests? 523 00:32:07,166 --> 00:32:09,041 Do you really want to know, or are you just joking? 524 00:32:09,583 --> 00:32:10,791 I'm serious. 525 00:32:11,333 --> 00:32:12,291 Well... 526 00:32:12,541 --> 00:32:14,875 It's to measure the results of how well one student has gone 527 00:32:14,958 --> 00:32:16,958 through the process of learning-- 528 00:32:17,083 --> 00:32:20,625 To learn if that student believes the teacher or not, right? 529 00:32:20,708 --> 00:32:22,125 That's a joke. 530 00:32:22,625 --> 00:32:24,416 In reality, we have to believe in textbooks. 531 00:32:27,833 --> 00:32:29,916 It means that if I'm a student 532 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:32,958 and I don't believe the teachers, I'd fail, right? 533 00:32:34,583 --> 00:32:36,375 If that's the case, 534 00:32:36,666 --> 00:32:38,375 should I leave before I fail 535 00:32:38,916 --> 00:32:40,541 or should I fail first and then leave? 536 00:32:41,750 --> 00:32:44,375 Where is it? Give me the hair. 537 00:32:54,416 --> 00:32:56,958 After the rain, it always floods. Do you see that? 538 00:32:57,916 --> 00:33:00,083 I'm going to burn them 539 00:33:00,166 --> 00:33:02,000 and smoke the centipedes. 540 00:33:02,083 --> 00:33:04,666 Just now, when I went upstairs to put up a mosquito net, 541 00:33:05,208 --> 00:33:08,791 I saw a huge centipede like this 542 00:33:09,208 --> 00:33:10,666 on the pillow. 543 00:33:11,125 --> 00:33:13,708 I'm going to smoke it out. 544 00:33:14,166 --> 00:33:16,458 It will get drunk in this smoke and crawl away. 545 00:33:17,500 --> 00:33:21,041 Not just centipedes, even people can't stand that smoke. 546 00:33:21,541 --> 00:33:22,791 Sniff it. 547 00:33:26,041 --> 00:33:27,708 Hey, Khan. 548 00:33:28,208 --> 00:33:30,583 When are you going to see Venerable Father on the other side? 549 00:33:30,958 --> 00:33:33,416 Not yet. I still don't feel well. 550 00:33:33,500 --> 00:33:34,541 I have a sore throat. 551 00:33:36,666 --> 00:33:37,958 It's nothing much. 552 00:33:38,083 --> 00:33:40,791 I just want to send that box over to him with you. 553 00:33:40,875 --> 00:33:42,333 Venerable Father left it with me. 554 00:33:42,416 --> 00:33:44,500 I don't even know what it is. 555 00:33:45,208 --> 00:33:47,208 The other day, I left it in the house, 556 00:33:47,291 --> 00:33:49,333 and that damn cat pissed on it. 557 00:33:49,416 --> 00:33:51,208 What a cat! 558 00:33:51,291 --> 00:33:53,833 Soon, I'm going to rub his ass in the dirt. 559 00:33:53,916 --> 00:33:56,041 It keeps pissing here and here. 560 00:33:56,125 --> 00:33:57,375 Is something wrong, Khan? 561 00:33:58,250 --> 00:33:59,875 Are you having problems with Venerable Father? 562 00:34:01,333 --> 00:34:03,583 THERE WILL BE MORE FIREBALLS THAN BEFORE 563 00:34:06,041 --> 00:34:07,375 If you knew 564 00:34:07,708 --> 00:34:09,958 that those fireballs were man-made, 565 00:34:11,541 --> 00:34:12,958 what would you do? 566 00:34:14,666 --> 00:34:15,833 Would you be angry at them? 567 00:34:15,916 --> 00:34:17,083 I'd be angry, of course. 568 00:34:17,541 --> 00:34:19,208 I'd be really angry. 569 00:34:19,833 --> 00:34:22,208 I mean, that's openly deceiving the public. 570 00:34:22,291 --> 00:34:24,583 If I knew, I'd call the police and have them arrested. 571 00:34:26,750 --> 00:34:27,791 Why? 572 00:34:28,500 --> 00:34:30,333 Do you know who's doing this? 573 00:34:31,250 --> 00:34:32,666 How could they do this? 574 00:34:40,291 --> 00:34:41,958 Are you sick, Khan? 575 00:34:43,708 --> 00:34:45,041 Go get yourself some medicine. 576 00:34:46,291 --> 00:34:47,875 Otherwise, you'll get Aunt Oong's remedies. 577 00:34:54,958 --> 00:34:55,958 Here you go. 578 00:34:56,750 --> 00:34:58,833 I saw you sneezing. 579 00:34:59,125 --> 00:35:00,166 Take this. 580 00:35:00,708 --> 00:35:02,625 It's sticky rice water. 581 00:35:02,708 --> 00:35:04,833 I soaked the rice since this morning 582 00:35:04,916 --> 00:35:06,916 and want to give you the puree to relieve the cold. 583 00:35:07,833 --> 00:35:08,833 Here. 584 00:35:09,583 --> 00:35:11,333 Yes, drink the whole thing. 585 00:35:11,416 --> 00:35:12,583 Everything. 586 00:35:12,666 --> 00:35:15,791 NORATI CLINIC 587 00:35:22,958 --> 00:35:23,833 MYSTERIOUS TRAILS 588 00:35:29,291 --> 00:35:30,583 NAGA'S TRAILS 589 00:35:30,666 --> 00:35:32,250 DISCOVER NAGA'S POWER 590 00:35:42,375 --> 00:35:44,291 Hey, son. 591 00:35:44,375 --> 00:35:46,916 Why are you getting involved... 592 00:35:50,125 --> 00:35:52,500 in this Naga stuff? 593 00:35:52,583 --> 00:35:55,958 Those villagers will be pissed at you. 594 00:35:56,625 --> 00:35:58,750 You're also weak. 595 00:35:58,833 --> 00:36:00,083 Mom. 596 00:36:00,416 --> 00:36:02,541 Just what did the villagers say? 597 00:36:03,250 --> 00:36:06,125 Judy's daughter named Nee 598 00:36:06,208 --> 00:36:10,583 has already been saying that she won't buy anything from our shop. 599 00:36:11,083 --> 00:36:14,708 She said you have disgraced our religion. 600 00:36:14,791 --> 00:36:16,208 Come on, Mom. 601 00:36:16,583 --> 00:36:20,291 You want your name 602 00:36:21,041 --> 00:36:23,083 in National Geographic. 603 00:36:24,791 --> 00:36:26,625 Mom, this is getting out of hand now. 604 00:36:26,708 --> 00:36:28,375 How could you even listen to them? 605 00:36:28,458 --> 00:36:30,416 Oh, Mom. 606 00:36:36,208 --> 00:36:38,333 National Geographic isn't so bad, 607 00:36:40,083 --> 00:36:41,833 is it? 608 00:36:49,416 --> 00:36:54,416 After four years of conducting research on this topic, 609 00:36:54,500 --> 00:36:57,291 today, I can conclude 610 00:36:57,750 --> 00:37:00,750 that the Naga fireball phenomenon 611 00:37:00,833 --> 00:37:02,583 is the work 612 00:37:02,666 --> 00:37:05,875 of humans. 613 00:37:06,500 --> 00:37:07,625 I have something for you. 614 00:37:07,708 --> 00:37:09,833 DEFYING NORATI'S THEORY BY DR. SURAPOL SAKDIKUL 615 00:37:10,833 --> 00:37:12,333 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 616 00:37:12,458 --> 00:37:14,500 This is the Mekhong River 617 00:37:14,791 --> 00:37:16,083 in the area of Nong Khai Province. 618 00:37:16,166 --> 00:37:17,166 MEKHONG RIVER 619 00:37:17,250 --> 00:37:19,166 To go into detail, 620 00:37:19,250 --> 00:37:22,958 the current has a flowing rate of 1.75 meters per second 621 00:37:23,041 --> 00:37:24,583 at the occurrence of the phenomenon. 622 00:37:24,666 --> 00:37:26,375 EXPERIMENT NO. 120541 THE SPEED OF MEKHONG RIVER 623 00:37:26,458 --> 00:37:27,375 This means 624 00:37:27,791 --> 00:37:30,791 that if I happened to fall into the river 625 00:37:30,875 --> 00:37:32,916 at that time because of my stupidity, 626 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,875 and if during such time, you accidentally stepped on 627 00:37:35,958 --> 00:37:38,083 the foot of a famous politician's son, 628 00:37:38,208 --> 00:37:40,416 I would have already floated to the other side 629 00:37:40,916 --> 00:37:43,500 before you could even pull your foot back. 630 00:37:44,166 --> 00:37:45,750 "Help. 631 00:37:45,958 --> 00:37:47,291 Help. 632 00:37:47,583 --> 00:37:50,416 Please help me, Doctor." 633 00:37:51,541 --> 00:37:54,541 Also, in the riverbed, 634 00:37:54,625 --> 00:37:57,708 there are no crevices where dead bodies can accumulate. 635 00:37:58,250 --> 00:38:01,666 Let's say if there was to be an accumulation, 636 00:38:02,458 --> 00:38:06,291 it would take time to accumulate the organic matters 637 00:38:06,375 --> 00:38:09,041 for up to five days 638 00:38:09,125 --> 00:38:11,125 in order to generate methane gas. 639 00:38:13,375 --> 00:38:14,708 What does this mean? 640 00:38:15,083 --> 00:38:16,416 This means 641 00:38:16,500 --> 00:38:19,791 that the Mekhong River must take a vacation 642 00:38:19,875 --> 00:38:21,500 to stop flowing for five days. 643 00:38:21,583 --> 00:38:22,833 Hey, Dr. Surapol. 644 00:38:23,166 --> 00:38:25,500 How do you know that there are no crevices there? 645 00:38:26,083 --> 00:38:27,625 Right there, Dr. Surapol. 646 00:38:27,708 --> 00:38:29,541 The water is so deep 647 00:38:29,708 --> 00:38:32,041 and murky like iced tea. 648 00:38:33,125 --> 00:38:35,541 -Hey! That's my ear. -Oh, what's wrong? 649 00:38:35,625 --> 00:38:36,750 You stick it in so deep. 650 00:38:37,125 --> 00:38:37,958 I'm sorry. 651 00:38:38,041 --> 00:38:39,125 Hey, Mr. Curious. Come here. 652 00:38:39,208 --> 00:38:40,625 What else do you want me to look at? 653 00:38:40,833 --> 00:38:42,833 If the riverbed was cavernous, 654 00:38:42,916 --> 00:38:44,958 -Yes. -we'd see the current spinning like this. 655 00:38:48,625 --> 00:38:49,875 Wow. 656 00:38:50,416 --> 00:38:51,708 That's right, Dr. Surapol. 657 00:38:51,791 --> 00:38:53,791 Wow, look at this. 658 00:38:53,875 --> 00:38:55,041 Oh, my god. 659 00:38:57,750 --> 00:39:00,500 For methane gas to shoot up, 660 00:39:01,083 --> 00:39:04,416 it must first ignite, 661 00:39:04,791 --> 00:39:07,250 which would cause a loud explosion. 662 00:39:09,250 --> 00:39:10,375 Hey, I'm still okay. 663 00:39:11,666 --> 00:39:13,000 The most important point is, 664 00:39:13,458 --> 00:39:16,250 It's impossible for methane gas to be ignited 665 00:39:16,333 --> 00:39:19,291 at 526 degrees Celsius 666 00:39:19,375 --> 00:39:24,125 in the Mekong River with a strong current at the end 667 00:39:24,208 --> 00:39:27,500 of Buddhist Lent Day. 668 00:39:31,458 --> 00:39:33,083 That's quite high. 669 00:39:34,833 --> 00:39:36,541 Think about it. 670 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:39,291 Normally, the boiling water 671 00:39:39,375 --> 00:39:41,791 that our wives would use to make a spicy hot pot is 672 00:39:41,958 --> 00:39:44,500 only 100 degrees Celsius. 673 00:39:44,958 --> 00:39:47,291 When your wife lifts up the lid, 674 00:39:48,500 --> 00:39:51,333 you'd get a blast of heat enough to burn your face. 675 00:39:52,208 --> 00:39:54,291 You'd see the smoke no matter what. 676 00:39:55,083 --> 00:39:57,291 What the chief said 677 00:39:57,541 --> 00:39:59,416 about Dr. Norati going so far 678 00:39:59,500 --> 00:40:02,416 as to dive into the Mekhong River 679 00:40:02,833 --> 00:40:06,625 to collect soil and decomposed materials and test it in a laboratory 680 00:40:06,916 --> 00:40:08,958 on the night of the phenomenon 681 00:40:09,708 --> 00:40:11,208 is even more impossible 682 00:40:11,916 --> 00:40:15,041 with a depth of 10 meters. 683 00:40:15,416 --> 00:40:18,541 If Dr. Norati wasn't at least as strong 684 00:40:18,625 --> 00:40:20,666 as an Olympic swimmer, 685 00:40:21,958 --> 00:40:23,458 I don't think he would dare risk it. 686 00:40:25,166 --> 00:40:27,333 Even worse, 687 00:40:27,416 --> 00:40:31,041 within the murkiness of the water during the high tide season 688 00:40:31,625 --> 00:40:35,625 and the temperature at 526 degrees Celsius, 689 00:40:36,666 --> 00:40:39,125 don't you think that his part down there 690 00:40:39,208 --> 00:40:41,208 would be cooked? 691 00:40:44,500 --> 00:40:48,083 You might as well cook it in the spicy soup, Dr. Norati. 692 00:40:54,916 --> 00:40:55,916 In conclusion, 693 00:40:56,708 --> 00:40:59,125 I'm more than certain 694 00:40:59,708 --> 00:41:02,458 that this phenomenon is the work 695 00:41:03,166 --> 00:41:06,250 of human hands... 696 00:41:08,500 --> 00:41:09,916 whether it be by Laos 697 00:41:12,083 --> 00:41:13,791 or Thais. 698 00:41:14,541 --> 00:41:16,791 Well, you'll have to find out yourselves. 699 00:41:43,333 --> 00:41:46,458 Hey, I don't understand. Who are they? 700 00:41:46,833 --> 00:41:49,791 Who are they? I don't know what Naga means. 701 00:41:49,875 --> 00:41:51,875 Also, I don't understand 702 00:41:51,958 --> 00:41:54,208 why people don't like me. 703 00:41:54,750 --> 00:41:57,041 -They make a big fuss out of this. -I don't understand. 704 00:41:57,125 --> 00:41:58,500 -I don't really get it, too. -Same here. 705 00:41:58,583 --> 00:42:00,250 Sheriff, think about it. 706 00:42:00,541 --> 00:42:02,583 I was born 707 00:42:02,666 --> 00:42:03,958 and raised here. 708 00:42:04,041 --> 00:42:06,041 I also studied here. 709 00:42:06,458 --> 00:42:08,500 I have always made good merits. 710 00:42:08,583 --> 00:42:10,875 I never sold drugs. 711 00:42:10,958 --> 00:42:13,166 I donate to charities 712 00:42:13,375 --> 00:42:16,208 and make them posters during the New Year. 713 00:42:16,541 --> 00:42:18,375 Think about it. 714 00:42:18,458 --> 00:42:20,125 I set up this factory 715 00:42:20,208 --> 00:42:23,458 for farmers to sell their tomatoes. 716 00:42:23,750 --> 00:42:25,625 I've never cut the price. 717 00:42:25,875 --> 00:42:28,166 Last year, when market prices dropped, 718 00:42:28,291 --> 00:42:30,291 I was screwed. 719 00:42:30,375 --> 00:42:32,166 I don't get it. 720 00:42:33,375 --> 00:42:35,416 I don't get it. 721 00:42:35,500 --> 00:42:37,791 I don't understand why the pro-Thai government imports tomatoes 722 00:42:37,875 --> 00:42:39,958 to sell them at a very high price, 723 00:42:40,041 --> 00:42:41,625 and they can still sell. 724 00:42:41,708 --> 00:42:44,083 Mine are labeled with "Made in Thailand," 725 00:42:44,166 --> 00:42:45,958 and they are boycotted 726 00:42:46,041 --> 00:42:50,000 because there were no fireballs and it became a disgrace to the community. 727 00:42:50,083 --> 00:42:51,625 I don't get it. 728 00:42:51,916 --> 00:42:53,791 -I don't get it, either. -Tee. 729 00:42:53,958 --> 00:42:57,250 Hey, Tee. Do you hear me? 730 00:42:57,416 --> 00:42:59,041 Hey, Tee. 731 00:42:59,125 --> 00:43:01,625 Go tell the doctor tomorrow morning. 732 00:43:01,708 --> 00:43:04,625 Oh, tell Dr. Surapol 733 00:43:04,875 --> 00:43:08,458 to make the Naga Fireballs 734 00:43:08,541 --> 00:43:10,416 and set them off in front of Jengwilai Factory. 735 00:43:10,708 --> 00:43:14,333 Whatever it costs, I'll pay. 736 00:43:14,833 --> 00:43:16,416 We have to let them know 737 00:43:16,500 --> 00:43:18,291 that there are fireballs here 738 00:43:18,375 --> 00:43:21,791 just like elsewhere. 739 00:43:28,166 --> 00:43:29,375 I don't get it. 740 00:43:36,916 --> 00:43:38,166 Announcement. 741 00:43:38,333 --> 00:43:41,666 It's now 12.30 p.m. 742 00:43:42,125 --> 00:43:44,291 All the division leaders please gather 743 00:43:44,375 --> 00:43:46,625 at the library for the meeting. 744 00:43:47,041 --> 00:43:49,166 Doctor, my friend is a Naga. 745 00:43:53,958 --> 00:43:55,666 He provides us with water. 746 00:44:11,916 --> 00:44:12,916 Shit! 747 00:44:13,833 --> 00:44:15,166 Goddamn it! 748 00:44:15,750 --> 00:44:17,458 What are you doing? What are you looking for? 749 00:44:17,541 --> 00:44:20,541 There's a dead mouse here. His spirit must be wandering nearby. 750 00:44:22,750 --> 00:44:24,666 Well, Dr. Norati just came by 751 00:44:24,750 --> 00:44:26,750 to ask the kids to help collect data, right? 752 00:44:26,833 --> 00:44:28,833 Yes, I already gave him permission. 753 00:44:28,916 --> 00:44:30,500 He installed two more machines. 754 00:44:30,583 --> 00:44:32,416 They're out at Nong Kung and Luang Temple Pier, 755 00:44:32,750 --> 00:44:35,750 He asked the students who live there 756 00:44:35,833 --> 00:44:37,458 to help him collect data. 757 00:44:37,916 --> 00:44:39,916 Why the hell did I help him? 758 00:44:40,833 --> 00:44:41,958 I'm really dumb. 759 00:44:44,875 --> 00:44:48,791 Why has globalization reached Nong Khai so quickly? 760 00:44:49,166 --> 00:44:50,833 Son of a bitch. 761 00:44:51,416 --> 00:44:52,875 I'm sorry. 762 00:44:53,916 --> 00:44:55,250 -Ms. Alice. -Yes? 763 00:44:55,333 --> 00:44:57,208 Actually, I don't give a damn 764 00:44:57,291 --> 00:45:00,416 if it's natural or created by man. 765 00:45:01,166 --> 00:45:02,250 Ms. Alice, 766 00:45:02,750 --> 00:45:04,333 if there are no fireballs 767 00:45:04,583 --> 00:45:07,541 in the Ponpisai District this year, 768 00:45:08,750 --> 00:45:10,708 Dr. Norati must be held responsible. 769 00:45:19,625 --> 00:45:21,625 Khan's been gone since yesterday. 770 00:45:21,708 --> 00:45:23,416 Why didn't anyone tell me? 771 00:45:25,166 --> 00:45:27,458 No one knew, Venerable Father. 772 00:45:29,083 --> 00:45:31,125 He left early in the morning. 773 00:45:33,916 --> 00:45:35,916 He shouldn't have acted like that. 774 00:45:36,750 --> 00:45:39,458 You took care of him since he was little. 775 00:45:40,708 --> 00:45:44,208 Without you, he'd be an orphan. He'd be a loser. 776 00:45:44,958 --> 00:45:46,958 Don't talk about gratefulness, all right? 777 00:45:48,041 --> 00:45:49,375 It's not relevant. 778 00:45:50,666 --> 00:45:52,333 We raised him to live a life. 779 00:45:54,166 --> 00:45:57,208 Whatever he has decided is... 780 00:46:12,958 --> 00:46:14,666 If that's the case, 781 00:46:15,500 --> 00:46:17,708 we would have to let go, Venerable Father. 782 00:46:18,416 --> 00:46:21,041 Whatever is going to happen, just let it happen. 783 00:46:22,250 --> 00:46:23,166 Why would we do that? 784 00:46:24,166 --> 00:46:26,208 It's our duty 785 00:46:27,416 --> 00:46:30,250 to help ensure that there is religion in this world. 786 00:46:31,291 --> 00:46:33,333 How are we going to help? 787 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:38,708 The only people who know where to place the fireballs are 788 00:46:40,125 --> 00:46:42,833 only you and Khan. 789 00:46:43,958 --> 00:46:45,333 Ngum has disappeared 790 00:46:46,125 --> 00:46:47,458 -and Kem-- -I know now. 791 00:46:54,708 --> 00:46:56,541 Khan has to come and help us. 792 00:46:58,375 --> 00:47:01,291 How are you going to convince him? 793 00:47:02,833 --> 00:47:03,916 Religious precepts are 794 00:47:05,958 --> 00:47:07,666 not about lighting incense 795 00:47:08,083 --> 00:47:09,500 and praying with monks. 796 00:47:13,375 --> 00:47:14,500 Then what is? 797 00:47:42,041 --> 00:47:42,958 Venerable Father. 798 00:47:43,458 --> 00:47:45,208 Have you come for the anniversary of Kem's death? 799 00:47:46,375 --> 00:47:48,125 I've already done it. 800 00:48:18,958 --> 00:48:21,333 Where is Khan? 801 00:48:45,666 --> 00:48:47,291 You can go inside, Venerable Father! 802 00:48:47,916 --> 00:48:49,958 There's no one home! 803 00:48:50,375 --> 00:48:52,541 I can't let go of my hands, Venerable Father. 804 00:48:52,958 --> 00:48:55,125 I can't let go, either. 805 00:48:59,416 --> 00:49:00,458 Thank you. 806 00:49:05,666 --> 00:49:08,750 If we could collect data on the density of oxygen throughout the year, 807 00:49:08,833 --> 00:49:10,375 -Yes. -in one more year, 808 00:49:10,458 --> 00:49:12,458 we could definitely confirm 809 00:49:13,291 --> 00:49:16,250 that Naga Fireballs are indeed created by a natural phenomenon. 810 00:49:16,791 --> 00:49:19,416 -I really feel grateful to the chief. -Yes. 811 00:49:19,666 --> 00:49:22,541 He worked hard to raise funds to carry out the research. 812 00:49:23,333 --> 00:49:25,583 So, what's the progress? 813 00:49:26,208 --> 00:49:28,041 -We're almost there. -Okay. 814 00:49:28,958 --> 00:49:30,625 There are many obstacles 815 00:49:31,500 --> 00:49:34,333 to set up this equipment. It was difficult. 816 00:49:34,916 --> 00:49:37,458 Things are much easier now 817 00:49:38,125 --> 00:49:40,375 because Alice and Mrs. Oong are helping 818 00:49:40,458 --> 00:49:42,000 with the data collection. 819 00:49:42,250 --> 00:49:45,833 They told me that Khan was also helping. 820 00:49:48,625 --> 00:49:50,791 Oh, where is Khan today? 821 00:49:51,291 --> 00:49:52,583 Khan? 822 00:49:53,750 --> 00:49:55,791 I haven't seen anyone since I arrived, 823 00:49:56,458 --> 00:49:57,291 but... 824 00:49:59,083 --> 00:50:02,333 Mrs. Oong should be home soon. Maybe you can ask her yourself. 825 00:50:05,875 --> 00:50:07,333 Why do people want 826 00:50:07,416 --> 00:50:09,333 to know the secrets of nature? 827 00:50:10,458 --> 00:50:12,500 Why do they want to know? 828 00:50:15,958 --> 00:50:17,458 Venerable Father. 829 00:50:18,041 --> 00:50:19,625 That's the religious enigma. 830 00:50:21,500 --> 00:50:24,250 We want to unlock the secrets 831 00:50:24,791 --> 00:50:26,500 to better understand nature. 832 00:50:27,250 --> 00:50:28,833 Once we understand it, 833 00:50:29,041 --> 00:50:31,458 we'll live on Earth with happiness. 834 00:50:33,583 --> 00:50:34,750 The west is 835 00:50:35,416 --> 00:50:37,500 the opposite of the east. 836 00:50:39,583 --> 00:50:42,208 The west is all about material things. 837 00:50:42,625 --> 00:50:44,625 The east is about the mind. 838 00:50:45,541 --> 00:50:48,500 Science is for all people on the planet. 839 00:50:50,416 --> 00:50:53,416 It's similar to your sermons. 840 00:50:53,750 --> 00:50:55,416 Buddhist faith teaches us 841 00:50:55,666 --> 00:50:58,583 not to believe without reason. 842 00:51:02,333 --> 00:51:05,250 One second in the heart 843 00:51:06,166 --> 00:51:07,958 of each person is not the same. 844 00:51:08,708 --> 00:51:10,166 Wow. 845 00:51:10,500 --> 00:51:12,000 Your words are so sharp. 846 00:51:12,083 --> 00:51:13,916 I can't argue with you. 847 00:51:16,625 --> 00:51:17,791 Let's put it this way. 848 00:51:18,500 --> 00:51:21,125 Please bless me 849 00:51:21,208 --> 00:51:23,541 to be successful, Venerable Father. 850 00:51:29,625 --> 00:51:31,333 Believe in what you do. 851 00:51:32,125 --> 00:51:33,541 Do what you believe in. 852 00:51:36,041 --> 00:51:38,666 Black Label! 853 00:51:39,750 --> 00:51:40,958 That's a great line. 854 00:51:44,291 --> 00:51:45,541 One more time, please. 855 00:51:50,000 --> 00:51:51,958 Are we ready? One, two, three. 856 00:51:52,666 --> 00:51:53,958 I shouldn't have done all these. 857 00:51:55,583 --> 00:51:57,041 All right. Can you hear me? 858 00:51:57,125 --> 00:52:00,250 I'm on the bank of the Mekhong River 859 00:52:00,333 --> 00:52:01,958 in Ponpisai District 860 00:52:02,375 --> 00:52:04,458 and this is the experiment 861 00:52:04,541 --> 00:52:08,041 No. 3-2545. 862 00:52:08,125 --> 00:52:10,500 Hey, hold the camera straight. I can't see the script. 863 00:52:10,875 --> 00:52:14,333 We're at the place where the Naga Fireballs appear 864 00:52:14,833 --> 00:52:16,750 to prove 865 00:52:16,833 --> 00:52:19,250 that the phenomenon is not 866 00:52:19,791 --> 00:52:23,250 a miracle 867 00:52:23,333 --> 00:52:24,708 as what people believe. 868 00:52:24,791 --> 00:52:28,125 It's man-made. 869 00:52:29,041 --> 00:52:30,875 Hold the sign well. You're slithering like a snake. 870 00:52:30,958 --> 00:52:32,750 Did the Naga take over your body, you lizard? 871 00:52:33,208 --> 00:52:36,708 These are the firecrackers that are popular in Nontaburi. 872 00:52:36,875 --> 00:52:39,791 They're made from an explosive charge and special wires. 873 00:52:40,375 --> 00:52:41,750 It's simple to use. 874 00:52:41,833 --> 00:52:44,041 We only have to ignite and let the charge run along the wire. 875 00:52:44,583 --> 00:52:46,708 If we watch them from far away in the dark, 876 00:52:46,791 --> 00:52:48,375 we won't be able to see the wires. 877 00:52:49,458 --> 00:52:52,375 Most of the Naga Fireballs occur near 878 00:52:52,458 --> 00:52:54,291 the Lao side, 879 00:52:55,208 --> 00:52:57,750 which is far from here in total darkness. 880 00:52:58,208 --> 00:53:00,083 On the contrary, for my firecrackers, 881 00:53:00,166 --> 00:53:02,250 these wires are tied horizontally. 882 00:53:02,541 --> 00:53:03,916 I'll demonstrate this for you. 883 00:53:04,291 --> 00:53:05,291 Hey, light it, you stupid. 884 00:53:09,291 --> 00:53:11,583 Asshole. 885 00:53:12,875 --> 00:53:14,708 As for the Naga Fireballs, 886 00:53:14,791 --> 00:53:16,833 the trick is to run the wire vertically 887 00:53:16,916 --> 00:53:19,666 from beneath the water. 888 00:53:20,125 --> 00:53:21,791 Let's say 889 00:53:21,875 --> 00:53:23,833 that at the end of the Buddhist Lent Day 890 00:53:23,916 --> 00:53:26,208 I prepare fireballs beneath the water 891 00:53:26,291 --> 00:53:28,333 with these wires installed at the side of the Mekhong River 892 00:53:28,791 --> 00:53:30,708 all the way to the shore. 893 00:53:32,291 --> 00:53:33,666 When the time is near, 894 00:53:34,666 --> 00:53:36,333 I'd sit back and relax 895 00:53:38,500 --> 00:53:40,916 with a Lao beer. 896 00:53:45,541 --> 00:53:46,666 When it's time, 897 00:53:47,708 --> 00:53:48,583 I'd press the button. 898 00:53:53,375 --> 00:53:55,916 -What do you think? -That's awesome. 899 00:53:56,000 --> 00:53:57,666 -This time, -Yes. 900 00:53:57,750 --> 00:54:00,000 it doesn't have to be the end of the Buddhist Lent Day. 901 00:54:00,083 --> 00:54:00,916 Yes. 902 00:54:01,000 --> 00:54:02,625 It could be any day, 903 00:54:02,708 --> 00:54:05,083 whether it be the National Chicken Day, 904 00:54:05,708 --> 00:54:06,750 International Dog Shit Day, 905 00:54:06,833 --> 00:54:08,250 -your Mother-in-law's Day, -Hey. 906 00:54:08,333 --> 00:54:09,875 or the day your father-in-law died. 907 00:54:09,958 --> 00:54:10,916 Yes. 908 00:54:11,083 --> 00:54:13,291 If you have this remote control, 909 00:54:14,083 --> 00:54:17,458 the wires and the special firecrackers that can ignite underwater, 910 00:54:17,541 --> 00:54:20,250 -Yes. -we can create the Naga Fireballs 911 00:54:20,333 --> 00:54:22,166 -whenever we want. -Yes. 912 00:54:22,416 --> 00:54:23,750 What's next? 913 00:54:23,833 --> 00:54:25,458 Oh, you have to press it. 914 00:54:25,541 --> 00:54:26,916 -Press it? -Yes. 915 00:54:27,000 --> 00:54:28,500 Sure! 916 00:54:28,583 --> 00:54:29,750 Shoot it! 917 00:54:30,791 --> 00:54:31,625 Shoot! 918 00:54:31,708 --> 00:54:34,583 Even David Beckham can't shoot like this! 919 00:54:36,625 --> 00:54:38,291 Hey, what the hell happened? 920 00:54:38,375 --> 00:54:39,958 What the hell happened? 921 00:54:40,166 --> 00:54:41,333 What is it? 922 00:54:42,000 --> 00:54:43,125 -Hey! -What the hell is wrong? 923 00:54:43,208 --> 00:54:45,208 Hey, the real Naga Fireballs don't make a sound like this. 924 00:54:45,291 --> 00:54:46,583 This one does. 925 00:54:46,666 --> 00:54:48,625 -Dr. Surapol, you son of a bitch! -How is this possible? 926 00:54:48,708 --> 00:54:50,375 -Such a waste of time. -It's impossible. 927 00:54:50,458 --> 00:54:52,583 This is impossible. Give me the laptop, Wit! 928 00:54:53,041 --> 00:54:55,000 -All right. -How is this possible? 929 00:54:56,666 --> 00:54:57,875 Well. 930 00:54:57,958 --> 00:55:00,541 When we tested it in the swamp, it worked great. 931 00:55:00,625 --> 00:55:01,916 What the hell happened today? 932 00:55:02,125 --> 00:55:04,000 Hey, can you check to see 933 00:55:04,083 --> 00:55:05,458 if the temperature is stable? 934 00:55:05,541 --> 00:55:07,125 Yes, definitely, 935 00:55:07,208 --> 00:55:08,833 but today the water was too cold 936 00:55:08,916 --> 00:55:10,541 and you talked a little too long. 937 00:55:11,166 --> 00:55:12,541 You're now putting the blame on me. 938 00:55:12,916 --> 00:55:13,958 You smart ass. 939 00:55:14,041 --> 00:55:16,375 -Go get the temperature chart. -Okay. 940 00:55:16,833 --> 00:55:19,416 How can this be? I made this with my own hands. 941 00:55:19,500 --> 00:55:21,500 I worked fucking hard on this. How could it go wrong? 942 00:55:21,583 --> 00:55:23,875 I don't believe this. 943 00:55:24,291 --> 00:55:26,375 What the hell are you still filming? 944 00:55:26,500 --> 00:55:27,500 Go away. 945 00:55:29,750 --> 00:55:31,416 Hey, my little kitty. 946 00:55:31,500 --> 00:55:35,791 You've got me working first thing in the morning. 947 00:55:35,875 --> 00:55:37,916 You see? You don't know where to piss. 948 00:55:38,000 --> 00:55:39,458 You even pissed near the holy stuff. 949 00:55:39,541 --> 00:55:41,875 I'm going to send your ass to some temple, Kitty. 950 00:55:47,000 --> 00:55:48,875 You really are too much! 951 00:55:51,583 --> 00:55:53,541 Don't look at me like that. 952 00:55:53,625 --> 00:55:56,166 You better watch out! You're going get it, 953 00:55:56,833 --> 00:55:58,625 Kitty. 954 00:55:58,708 --> 00:56:00,666 Each day, I don't get any work done. 955 00:56:00,750 --> 00:56:03,791 All I do is clean up your piss and shit. 956 00:56:07,416 --> 00:56:10,625 Piss here. Shit there. 957 00:56:10,708 --> 00:56:13,250 Piss here. Shit there. 958 00:56:13,333 --> 00:56:15,708 Piss here. Shit there. 959 00:56:16,125 --> 00:56:18,416 Can you remember that? 960 00:56:21,541 --> 00:56:22,791 Hey, Khan. 961 00:56:22,875 --> 00:56:24,375 Put it over there. 962 00:56:25,166 --> 00:56:27,541 Watch out for splinters. 963 00:56:27,625 --> 00:56:29,083 You've been in Bangkok for so long. 964 00:56:29,333 --> 00:56:31,583 Your hands must have gone soft. 965 00:56:31,666 --> 00:56:34,166 -Don't worry about him. -Yes, that's right. 966 00:56:34,250 --> 00:56:36,416 There are splinters in Bangkok as well. 967 00:56:36,500 --> 00:56:38,791 In Bangkok, he must have done a lot of poking. 968 00:56:43,041 --> 00:56:43,916 Chicken. 969 00:56:44,375 --> 00:56:46,375 Oh, really? 970 00:56:47,041 --> 00:56:48,375 -It's finished? -Hey. 971 00:56:48,541 --> 00:56:50,833 Won't you give me one? 972 00:56:50,916 --> 00:56:52,708 -What's wrong with him? -What's it this time? 973 00:56:52,791 --> 00:56:54,250 Wait. 974 00:56:54,333 --> 00:56:56,875 Is this the map to Granny Maha's treasure, or what? 975 00:56:56,958 --> 00:57:00,041 Did it get taken out of the garbage? There was some spit all over it. 976 00:57:01,750 --> 00:57:03,000 Listen. 977 00:57:03,666 --> 00:57:05,708 It's not a treasure map. 978 00:57:06,083 --> 00:57:07,333 It's the plan for the regatta. 979 00:57:07,416 --> 00:57:09,000 It's a bit wrinkled. 980 00:57:09,083 --> 00:57:09,958 I see. 981 00:57:10,041 --> 00:57:12,458 -I was working on it at Jek Hua's shop. -Yes. 982 00:57:12,916 --> 00:57:14,250 That bastard turned on 983 00:57:14,333 --> 00:57:16,916 the TV so loud. 984 00:57:17,000 --> 00:57:17,916 -Hey. -Yes. 985 00:57:18,000 --> 00:57:20,125 I couldn't work at all. 986 00:57:21,333 --> 00:57:23,875 So instead, I got engrossed in the fight on TV and started cheering. 987 00:57:23,958 --> 00:57:25,458 -Yes. -Then, the coffee fucking spilled 988 00:57:25,666 --> 00:57:28,000 all over the damn thing. 989 00:57:29,375 --> 00:57:30,916 -What are you doing? -Hey. 990 00:57:32,291 --> 00:57:33,250 How's it? 991 00:57:33,333 --> 00:57:35,000 Is it faster than last year? 992 00:57:35,083 --> 00:57:37,416 -You have to get first place. -What I meant is 993 00:57:37,541 --> 00:57:38,958 -that this year... -This year what? 994 00:57:39,041 --> 00:57:40,208 -Hello. -The regatta has 995 00:57:40,291 --> 00:57:41,541 -to be better. Got it? -Hello. 996 00:57:41,625 --> 00:57:43,375 Yes. 997 00:57:43,458 --> 00:57:45,166 Hey, do you hear me? 998 00:57:45,250 --> 00:57:46,791 -Hello. -This dude got it in. 999 00:57:46,875 --> 00:57:49,791 -Yes, that book. -Don't let it go off. 1000 00:57:50,375 --> 00:57:51,458 Okay. 1001 00:57:51,708 --> 00:57:54,041 Hey, Bueng. Can you send me EMS? 1002 00:57:55,833 --> 00:57:57,041 Asshole! 1003 00:57:57,333 --> 00:57:58,875 What? Hello! 1004 00:57:58,958 --> 00:58:00,083 -Hello! -Hey. 1005 00:58:00,166 --> 00:58:02,375 -Hello. What? -Hey, Dr. Norati! 1006 00:58:02,791 --> 00:58:04,750 Hurry up! Let's drink. 1007 00:58:04,833 --> 00:58:06,083 Right now, 1008 00:58:06,291 --> 00:58:08,666 we're still working on the regatta. 1009 00:58:09,500 --> 00:58:11,333 -There's no signal. -Hey. 1010 00:58:11,416 --> 00:58:12,250 Hoi. 1011 00:58:12,333 --> 00:58:14,000 -Go help him. Hurry up! -To do what? 1012 00:58:14,083 --> 00:58:15,666 Come here. 1013 00:58:16,250 --> 00:58:18,125 Where? 1014 00:58:18,291 --> 00:58:19,416 He's drunk. 1015 00:58:19,750 --> 00:58:21,500 -Can we go up? -Go up. 1016 00:58:21,833 --> 00:58:24,125 -Do you see it? -I'm pushing you here. 1017 00:58:25,083 --> 00:58:25,958 I got it. 1018 00:58:26,041 --> 00:58:28,250 Quick! It's a 24-hour free call. 1019 00:58:28,333 --> 00:58:29,208 Hurry up! 1020 00:58:29,416 --> 00:58:30,791 Hurry up! 1021 00:58:31,750 --> 00:58:33,375 Hurry up! 1022 00:58:35,250 --> 00:58:37,125 Watch this! 1023 00:58:37,208 --> 00:58:40,208 I'm going to scratch the bottom, so that the bottle can be opened easily. 1024 00:58:40,291 --> 00:58:42,250 Did you see that? 1025 00:58:45,958 --> 00:58:50,041 Let's all drink until we get so drunk 1026 00:58:53,083 --> 00:58:58,125 We're not going anywhere Unless they kick us out 1027 00:58:58,541 --> 00:58:59,708 LOOKPAEW RIM KHONG 1028 00:59:00,041 --> 00:59:02,083 That guy talks too much shit 1029 00:59:02,166 --> 00:59:04,583 Just looking at him pisses me off 1030 00:59:04,958 --> 00:59:08,625 But who would realize 1031 00:59:09,375 --> 00:59:11,291 That my friend is heartbroken 1032 00:59:13,916 --> 00:59:15,500 He said that the angel... 1033 00:59:15,583 --> 00:59:17,750 -Oh, this is really delicious. -It's delicious. 1034 00:59:17,833 --> 00:59:19,708 -So delicious. -What kind of salad is that? 1035 00:59:19,791 --> 00:59:21,833 -I don't know. -It's so hot. 1036 00:59:22,958 --> 00:59:24,166 -Doctor. -Hi. 1037 00:59:24,666 --> 00:59:27,083 -It's hot, isn't it? I have a cool trick. -Okay. 1038 00:59:28,166 --> 00:59:29,958 Put your face down 1039 00:59:30,333 --> 00:59:32,375 and stick out your tongue. 1040 00:59:32,833 --> 00:59:34,875 You'll start to drool. After the third drop has fallen, 1041 00:59:34,958 --> 00:59:36,458 -Yes. -you'll feel better. 1042 00:59:37,833 --> 00:59:39,916 That's Mrs. Oong's theory. 1043 00:59:42,416 --> 00:59:44,416 Two have dropped. 1044 00:59:46,791 --> 00:59:48,041 It's the third one now. 1045 00:59:48,125 --> 00:59:49,916 It's not getting any better. Can I just spit it out? 1046 00:59:51,125 --> 00:59:53,875 Hey, if you're going to puke, do it outside. Don't do it here. 1047 00:59:54,041 --> 00:59:55,541 It's dirty. Get out. 1048 00:59:55,666 --> 00:59:57,416 Phong, who do you think I am? 1049 00:59:58,208 --> 01:00:00,166 You're Ultraman. 1050 01:00:00,625 --> 01:00:02,708 You're wrong. I'm the Dutch Mill logo. 1051 01:00:02,791 --> 01:00:04,375 Do you see my windmill? 1052 01:00:04,458 --> 01:00:06,458 Oh, yes! 1053 01:00:06,750 --> 01:00:08,041 Hey, all you sinners. 1054 01:00:08,125 --> 01:00:09,916 Help me lift this mast up, will you? 1055 01:00:10,166 --> 01:00:13,041 How about we lift your dick? 1056 01:00:14,666 --> 01:00:17,791 Hey, let's go help him lift the mast up. 1057 01:00:17,875 --> 01:00:19,083 -Quick. -Okay. 1058 01:00:19,166 --> 01:00:20,666 Alice told me that you're a singer 1059 01:00:20,750 --> 01:00:22,083 with a golden Adam's apple. 1060 01:00:22,708 --> 01:00:26,000 I just witnessed it today. You're not bad at all. 1061 01:00:26,083 --> 01:00:27,500 You're good enough to release a CD. 1062 01:00:29,000 --> 01:00:30,500 I'm into country music. 1063 01:00:30,583 --> 01:00:33,041 Yes, I liked "Tears of a Hyena" out of all your songs. 1064 01:00:33,125 --> 01:00:34,875 It was beautiful. I liked that song. 1065 01:00:35,083 --> 01:00:36,833 No, Dr. Norati. It was water, not tears. 1066 01:00:36,916 --> 01:00:38,750 It's actually called "Sad Dog" by Kaew Laithong. 1067 01:00:38,833 --> 01:00:40,333 Oh, really? 1068 01:00:46,500 --> 01:00:48,583 Are you a football fan, Doctor? 1069 01:00:49,541 --> 01:00:50,666 Yes. 1070 01:00:51,041 --> 01:00:52,958 Alice told me 1071 01:00:53,208 --> 01:00:55,083 that you're a Manchester United fan. 1072 01:00:55,166 --> 01:00:57,041 Are you one of their fans too? 1073 01:00:57,125 --> 01:00:58,333 Of course. 1074 01:00:59,083 --> 01:01:01,958 It hurts to admit that they lost to Liverpool five games in a row. 1075 01:01:02,041 --> 01:01:03,291 Exactly. 1076 01:01:04,125 --> 01:01:05,750 So did she tell you 1077 01:01:05,833 --> 01:01:07,250 that I'm addicted 1078 01:01:07,625 --> 01:01:08,750 to soap operas? 1079 01:01:10,333 --> 01:01:11,583 She didn't tell me that. 1080 01:01:12,708 --> 01:01:14,416 She only told me 1081 01:01:14,500 --> 01:01:16,541 that you like her. 1082 01:01:21,458 --> 01:01:22,583 What? 1083 01:01:22,666 --> 01:01:24,458 Hey, I won't say anything. 1084 01:01:24,833 --> 01:01:27,666 It's okay. You can like her. 1085 01:01:28,625 --> 01:01:31,166 You've known her since you were little. 1086 01:01:31,250 --> 01:01:34,458 I've only known her for a couple of years. 1087 01:01:34,750 --> 01:01:36,458 You can like her, really. 1088 01:01:36,541 --> 01:01:38,333 You can also look at her if you please. 1089 01:01:38,708 --> 01:01:41,125 However, if you hit on her, I'll smack you! 1090 01:01:41,666 --> 01:01:43,041 Well... 1091 01:01:43,625 --> 01:01:45,666 I'm not intending to hit on her. 1092 01:01:45,750 --> 01:01:47,208 Alice is like an older sister to me. 1093 01:01:47,625 --> 01:01:49,833 But if I get a girlfriend, 1094 01:01:49,916 --> 01:01:51,750 I would want it to be someone like her. 1095 01:01:52,000 --> 01:01:53,708 You swear? Don't even think about hitting on her. 1096 01:01:53,791 --> 01:01:55,416 -I won't. -That's good. 1097 01:01:58,500 --> 01:02:00,750 We are the men with pants 1098 01:02:00,833 --> 01:02:04,125 Traveling the world 1099 01:02:04,666 --> 01:02:07,458 We are the men with pants 1100 01:02:07,833 --> 01:02:09,041 Hey, Dr. Norati. It's dog's shit! 1101 01:02:12,875 --> 01:02:15,083 What's so bad about it? 1102 01:02:15,791 --> 01:02:17,833 What has it ever done wrong? 1103 01:02:22,666 --> 01:02:24,041 Be careful. 1104 01:02:35,416 --> 01:02:37,208 I'm really jealous of you, Doctor. 1105 01:02:40,125 --> 01:02:41,875 Ever since I have had Alice, 1106 01:02:42,625 --> 01:02:45,333 I don't really need anything else. 1107 01:02:46,291 --> 01:02:48,500 What about your experiment? 1108 01:02:49,208 --> 01:02:50,416 Oh, right. I forgot. 1109 01:02:50,875 --> 01:02:52,083 Another thing is my experiment. 1110 01:02:52,166 --> 01:02:53,666 I forgot. 1111 01:02:53,750 --> 01:02:55,291 Yes, that's true. 1112 01:03:00,125 --> 01:03:01,208 Doctor. 1113 01:03:01,625 --> 01:03:03,333 I can just look at Alice, can I? 1114 01:03:07,458 --> 01:03:09,208 Hey, Doctor! 1115 01:03:20,541 --> 01:03:22,833 Hey, Khan. Don't grill it yet. 1116 01:03:22,916 --> 01:03:24,500 Wait until the grill is really hot first, 1117 01:03:24,583 --> 01:03:26,125 so it won't stick to the grill. 1118 01:03:26,208 --> 01:03:28,708 If my old hag found out, she'd kill me. 1119 01:03:28,791 --> 01:03:30,208 You prick! 1120 01:03:30,708 --> 01:03:32,916 They said you've seen the Naga. 1121 01:03:33,000 --> 01:03:34,250 Is that all a lie or what? 1122 01:03:34,333 --> 01:03:35,625 You didn't lie, right? 1123 01:03:36,125 --> 01:03:38,666 Khan, you asshole. 1124 01:03:39,041 --> 01:03:40,541 How could you say that? 1125 01:03:40,875 --> 01:03:42,958 We'll all be damned. 1126 01:03:44,541 --> 01:03:47,083 Go ask Venerable Father if it's true. 1127 01:03:47,291 --> 01:03:49,333 He's seen it, too. 1128 01:03:49,625 --> 01:03:51,916 These days, our hearts are tainted. 1129 01:03:52,125 --> 01:03:54,291 We can no longer make contact with the Naga. 1130 01:03:54,375 --> 01:03:56,083 Does that mean 1131 01:03:56,166 --> 01:03:58,583 that the Naga lived among us in human form? 1132 01:03:58,708 --> 01:04:01,875 Tai, go and take a look 1133 01:04:02,250 --> 01:04:03,708 at the ancient temples 1134 01:04:03,791 --> 01:04:06,125 on both sides of the Mekhong. 1135 01:04:06,416 --> 01:04:08,125 I don't know how many temples there are. 1136 01:04:09,291 --> 01:04:11,166 About three or four generations ago, 1137 01:04:11,583 --> 01:04:14,291 a group of artisans, 1138 01:04:15,541 --> 01:04:17,833 who had faith in the Naga, came to build these temples. 1139 01:04:18,250 --> 01:04:20,791 They are full of Naga images. 1140 01:04:21,125 --> 01:04:23,625 We don't know where these artisans came from. 1141 01:04:24,708 --> 01:04:27,125 Once they were finished building the temples, 1142 01:04:27,583 --> 01:04:29,291 they simply disappeared. 1143 01:04:31,416 --> 01:04:32,750 Khan, you dick! 1144 01:04:32,833 --> 01:04:34,791 You scared me. 1145 01:04:35,083 --> 01:04:36,583 Don't joke around with this. 1146 01:04:36,666 --> 01:04:39,291 Don't ever make fun of what you can't see. 1147 01:04:39,375 --> 01:04:40,541 Damn you! 1148 01:04:40,625 --> 01:04:41,541 Yes. 1149 01:04:41,666 --> 01:04:43,166 Sorry, Tai. 1150 01:04:43,250 --> 01:04:44,541 I was chasing the flies. 1151 01:04:44,833 --> 01:04:47,708 I thought you said to light three candles and the flies will go away. 1152 01:04:48,208 --> 01:04:50,333 You light the candles like a horror show on TV. 1153 01:04:55,125 --> 01:04:57,041 Who made this chili sauce? Why is it so sour? 1154 01:04:57,125 --> 01:04:59,666 -Jeez! -You asshole! 1155 01:04:59,750 --> 01:05:00,708 Have you 1156 01:05:01,541 --> 01:05:02,583 and you guys ever heard 1157 01:05:03,750 --> 01:05:05,375 about the novice named Nguen? 1158 01:05:07,000 --> 01:05:09,041 He lived in Sakon Nakhon Province 1159 01:05:09,708 --> 01:05:11,041 with an old monk. 1160 01:05:11,791 --> 01:05:13,208 There was a cave behind the temple. 1161 01:05:13,958 --> 01:05:16,416 The old monk kept telling him 1162 01:05:16,500 --> 01:05:17,833 not to enter the cave. 1163 01:05:18,833 --> 01:05:20,291 As for the novice Nguen, 1164 01:05:20,958 --> 01:05:22,708 the warning went through his ears. 1165 01:05:23,375 --> 01:05:24,625 One day, 1166 01:05:25,416 --> 01:05:26,583 when the old monk wasn't there, 1167 01:05:27,333 --> 01:05:29,083 the novice sneaked into the cave. 1168 01:05:30,083 --> 01:05:31,291 There, 1169 01:05:31,916 --> 01:05:33,666 he met another novice 1170 01:05:33,958 --> 01:05:35,208 waiting for him, 1171 01:05:35,875 --> 01:05:37,500 so they went inside together. 1172 01:05:38,666 --> 01:05:39,666 When they walked in, 1173 01:05:40,541 --> 01:05:41,583 they kept going... 1174 01:05:42,875 --> 01:05:44,541 endlessly 1175 01:05:45,708 --> 01:05:47,375 for a long time. 1176 01:05:48,333 --> 01:05:49,583 For Nguen, 1177 01:05:50,375 --> 01:05:52,083 he was afraid that the old monk would scold him. 1178 01:05:52,333 --> 01:05:53,833 So thinking the old monk would return soon, 1179 01:05:54,583 --> 01:05:57,208 he said he would go back to the temple. 1180 01:05:58,000 --> 01:06:00,791 The mysterious novice disappeared right in front of him. 1181 01:06:02,750 --> 01:06:05,416 Not sure of what happened, Nguen fainted. 1182 01:06:05,791 --> 01:06:06,916 A while later, 1183 01:06:07,583 --> 01:06:09,166 there was a blanket covering him 1184 01:06:10,458 --> 01:06:13,083 and he appeared in another place 1185 01:06:13,166 --> 01:06:15,291 in a villager's fishing net. 1186 01:06:17,083 --> 01:06:19,416 That means that the cave had to be really deep, right? 1187 01:06:19,833 --> 01:06:22,083 It's from Sakon Nakhon Province to the Mekhong River. 1188 01:06:23,083 --> 01:06:24,083 Khan. 1189 01:06:24,708 --> 01:06:25,791 People said 1190 01:06:26,166 --> 01:06:28,000 the naval of Mekhong River is 1191 01:06:28,208 --> 01:06:30,583 at the Ahong Rapids, 1192 01:06:31,125 --> 01:06:34,250 which is the deepest point of the entire Mekhong River. 1193 01:06:34,333 --> 01:06:37,791 Whoever gets drowned above the rapid 1194 01:06:38,583 --> 01:06:40,791 will all be found dead and floating around 1195 01:06:41,166 --> 01:06:43,083 at Ahong Rapids. 1196 01:06:43,166 --> 01:06:44,208 Hey! 1197 01:06:47,166 --> 01:06:49,375 Hey, be careful! Each of those fireballs costs a lot. 1198 01:06:50,458 --> 01:06:52,958 This is an experiment to shoot off a fake fireball 1199 01:06:53,041 --> 01:06:56,916 to the bottom of Mekhong River at coordinates 4.44. 1200 01:06:57,583 --> 01:06:59,500 Quickly! Hurry up, fatso. 1201 01:07:00,083 --> 01:07:02,208 Yes, you. I'd kick your ass if you were close by! 1202 01:07:02,291 --> 01:07:03,541 You asshole! 1203 01:07:06,416 --> 01:07:07,875 Quick. 1204 01:07:07,958 --> 01:07:09,708 Look, dark clouds are coming in. 1205 01:07:09,791 --> 01:07:10,958 We'll lose all our marks. 1206 01:07:12,166 --> 01:07:14,833 This time, we've come really close. 1207 01:07:15,291 --> 01:07:18,125 These guys will plant the bamboo sheaths 1208 01:07:18,208 --> 01:07:19,500 at the bottom of the river. 1209 01:07:20,333 --> 01:07:21,458 This time, 1210 01:07:21,541 --> 01:07:24,250 the fireballs will shoot up just like the real thing. 1211 01:07:26,208 --> 01:07:30,041 Maybe the ones behind it are just fishermen. 1212 01:07:30,166 --> 01:07:32,208 Whoever they are, I think they're great! 1213 01:07:32,291 --> 01:07:34,875 Look at how strong the current during the rainy season is. 1214 01:07:34,958 --> 01:07:36,458 Where we're standing now is 1215 01:07:36,833 --> 01:07:39,083 where most of the fireballs shoot up. 1216 01:07:49,083 --> 01:07:50,541 Hey, who the hell are they? 1217 01:07:50,625 --> 01:07:52,708 I really want to get to know them. 1218 01:07:52,791 --> 01:07:54,250 Where did they get the money to do this? 1219 01:07:54,333 --> 01:07:56,958 Are they so rich? Let's get them and poke their butts. 1220 01:07:58,666 --> 01:07:59,833 What's wrong? 1221 01:08:00,708 --> 01:08:02,000 What happened to Wit? 1222 01:08:02,291 --> 01:08:03,916 What's wrong with him? Pull him up. 1223 01:08:06,000 --> 01:08:07,916 Hey, take off his oxygen tank first. 1224 01:08:09,541 --> 01:08:11,750 Shit! What happened to you, Wit? 1225 01:08:14,000 --> 01:08:15,458 -Hey, Wit. -Wit. 1226 01:08:18,541 --> 01:08:21,125 WELCOME TO PONPISAI DISTRICT, THE CITY OF NAGA FIREBALLS 1227 01:08:21,625 --> 01:08:23,541 I have been studying this giant snake for 34 years. 1228 01:08:23,625 --> 01:08:25,166 KRITCH POSAPIWAT, PHD SUPERNATURAL SCIENTIST 1229 01:08:25,250 --> 01:08:26,875 Reptiles like pythons and boa constrictors, 1230 01:08:26,958 --> 01:08:28,000 I've handled them all. 1231 01:08:28,291 --> 01:08:30,583 However, I have never met 1232 01:08:30,666 --> 01:08:33,250 a huge black snake with a crest and red eyes 1233 01:08:33,333 --> 01:08:34,916 that the villagers call Naga. 1234 01:08:35,000 --> 01:08:36,208 I've been to all the places 1235 01:08:36,291 --> 01:08:39,083 where there were trails of the Naga. 1236 01:08:39,166 --> 01:08:40,375 At most, 1237 01:08:40,583 --> 01:08:42,833 I found only strange footprints like these. 1238 01:08:44,125 --> 01:08:45,541 It's the same for today. 1239 01:08:46,416 --> 01:08:48,041 It's not Naga, right? 1240 01:08:52,083 --> 01:08:54,083 I don't know what it is, 1241 01:08:54,500 --> 01:08:57,291 but I've come across prints like this quite often around here. 1242 01:08:57,875 --> 01:08:59,041 In 1993, 1243 01:09:00,208 --> 01:09:02,041 there was a couple from Udon Thani Province 1244 01:09:02,583 --> 01:09:05,458 selling fruits around Thai temples. 1245 01:09:05,875 --> 01:09:07,041 In the evening, 1246 01:09:07,125 --> 01:09:09,166 they went to see the Naga Fireballs 1247 01:09:09,375 --> 01:09:10,875 and talked in a disrespectful manner. 1248 01:09:11,208 --> 01:09:13,291 In the morning, there was a print like this 1249 01:09:13,375 --> 01:09:14,791 in front of their car. 1250 01:09:15,708 --> 01:09:17,791 Then, the two of them just vanished. 1251 01:09:18,083 --> 01:09:19,125 Yes. 1252 01:09:19,208 --> 01:09:20,791 I heard them saying that this couple went 1253 01:09:20,875 --> 01:09:22,875 into the ditch 1254 01:09:22,958 --> 01:09:24,750 before they reached home. 1255 01:09:24,833 --> 01:09:26,458 Oh, those poor souls. 1256 01:09:26,541 --> 01:09:27,791 This was 1257 01:09:27,875 --> 01:09:30,458 also the print found on a car hood in 1993. 1258 01:09:30,583 --> 01:09:33,958 They said that the owner had so much faith in it and worshipped it. 1259 01:09:34,416 --> 01:09:37,541 It gave him luck which made him win millions in the lottery. 1260 01:09:38,166 --> 01:09:40,375 This is a print found in a house. 1261 01:09:40,458 --> 01:09:43,416 The owner had shut his house up to escape floods for many months. 1262 01:09:43,500 --> 01:09:45,875 When he returned, he found these prints all over. 1263 01:09:45,958 --> 01:09:47,000 What's more important is that 1264 01:09:47,125 --> 01:09:49,333 the whole place smelled like reptiles. 1265 01:09:49,625 --> 01:09:50,791 This is 1266 01:09:51,208 --> 01:09:53,625 a print in a fishpond. We often find a lot of these. 1267 01:09:53,958 --> 01:09:57,166 This is the print on a grass field 1268 01:09:57,875 --> 01:10:01,583 where the owner said to have been cut off by a Naga. 1269 01:10:01,958 --> 01:10:04,625 I went to visit the owner. 1270 01:10:04,708 --> 01:10:07,125 The poor guy lost his marbles. I mean, he's gone. 1271 01:10:07,958 --> 01:10:10,625 Look at this one taken by a Navy officer. 1272 01:10:10,708 --> 01:10:12,958 He took it from the ship dock. 1273 01:10:13,041 --> 01:10:14,625 When he took the picture, he saw nothing. 1274 01:10:14,708 --> 01:10:18,125 However, when he developed it he saw the Naga with a yellow crest. 1275 01:10:18,541 --> 01:10:20,708 I examined the film myself. 1276 01:10:20,791 --> 01:10:22,166 They didn't touch it up or anything. 1277 01:10:22,250 --> 01:10:23,458 I'm from Done Village. 1278 01:10:23,541 --> 01:10:25,250 I came here to cremate my cousin 1279 01:10:25,583 --> 01:10:26,708 over there. 1280 01:10:27,041 --> 01:10:28,291 I took a boat. 1281 01:10:29,083 --> 01:10:30,958 When I arrived in front of the village, 1282 01:10:31,041 --> 01:10:34,416 I saw rays of light shooting from the water. 1283 01:10:34,833 --> 01:10:36,208 I think it was a Naga. 1284 01:10:36,750 --> 01:10:37,625 It was definitely a Naga. 1285 01:10:37,708 --> 01:10:39,041 It was a big snake with one eye. 1286 01:10:39,541 --> 01:10:42,500 It lost an eye from a stick of dynamite set off by a fisherman. 1287 01:10:42,583 --> 01:10:43,875 It came up to the surface 1288 01:10:43,958 --> 01:10:45,458 of the Mekhong over there. 1289 01:10:45,625 --> 01:10:46,708 Very scary. 1290 01:10:46,791 --> 01:10:48,083 It's the same one. 1291 01:10:48,166 --> 01:10:50,750 Exactly. Usually, we'd see it swimming back and forth 1292 01:10:51,083 --> 01:10:54,583 between the dock at Chumpon Temple and the mouth of Done Village around noon. 1293 01:10:55,166 --> 01:10:56,541 Just say it. 1294 01:10:56,875 --> 01:10:59,083 Naga exists only as myth, 1295 01:10:59,583 --> 01:11:02,541 because if it did exist, I'd have found it over the last thirty years. 1296 01:11:06,750 --> 01:11:09,291 Today, miracles occur almost every day. 1297 01:11:09,791 --> 01:11:11,166 Do you believe it or not? 1298 01:11:11,708 --> 01:11:13,458 Even as I was driving here, it happened. 1299 01:11:14,458 --> 01:11:17,083 I stopped and bought grilled bananas for 15 baht. 1300 01:11:17,583 --> 01:11:20,750 I covered a mile and a dog cut in front of my car. 1301 01:11:20,833 --> 01:11:21,791 I hit the brakes 1302 01:11:21,875 --> 01:11:24,208 and things went flying. 1303 01:11:24,291 --> 01:11:26,083 When I picked up the bag of bananas, 1304 01:11:26,291 --> 01:11:27,583 shit! 1305 01:11:28,166 --> 01:11:29,541 There were only 4 left. 1306 01:11:30,750 --> 01:11:33,416 Is that a miracle or what? 1307 01:11:37,791 --> 01:11:40,666 I'm not going to follow your advice. 1308 01:11:40,750 --> 01:11:44,083 That's crazy! Why would I move my factory? How am I wrong? 1309 01:11:48,625 --> 01:11:51,083 Okay, if you've transformed into a Naga, 1310 01:11:51,166 --> 01:11:52,541 I'd be more screwed! 1311 01:11:52,625 --> 01:11:55,500 It's all right. I'll go and catch the people who make the fake fireballs 1312 01:11:55,583 --> 01:11:57,041 for you to see. 1313 01:12:06,833 --> 01:12:08,083 I don't know. 1314 01:12:09,250 --> 01:12:11,916 Is nature trying to tell us something? 1315 01:13:02,125 --> 01:13:03,208 Kem! 1316 01:13:03,333 --> 01:13:04,541 Kem. 1317 01:13:06,125 --> 01:13:07,250 Kem. 1318 01:13:37,041 --> 01:13:38,833 You went to a brothel, right? 1319 01:13:38,916 --> 01:13:40,583 No wonder there have been weird smells recently! 1320 01:13:40,666 --> 01:13:42,458 -Don't talk back at me! -They fight every day. 1321 01:13:42,541 --> 01:13:44,083 All our money goes right 1322 01:13:44,208 --> 01:13:46,041 -into pussies. -Ouch! It hurts. 1323 01:13:46,291 --> 01:13:48,916 Come here! 1324 01:13:49,000 --> 01:13:49,916 Come here! 1325 01:13:50,041 --> 01:13:52,166 -I swear I didn't. -I don't believe you. 1326 01:13:55,250 --> 01:13:57,208 Monks are riding the tricycle. 1327 01:14:38,750 --> 01:14:40,291 Hey, shit! 1328 01:15:25,166 --> 01:15:26,875 Hurry up! It's going to rain! 1329 01:15:26,958 --> 01:15:28,458 What's taking you so long? 1330 01:15:32,708 --> 01:15:35,125 It's going to rain! Where is everyone? 1331 01:15:35,500 --> 01:15:37,750 Hey, where is everyone? It's going to rain soon! 1332 01:15:37,833 --> 01:15:39,916 Bring all the clothes inside! 1333 01:15:40,000 --> 01:15:41,083 Okay. 1334 01:15:49,208 --> 01:15:50,333 Quiet. 1335 01:15:53,291 --> 01:15:55,333 Bring the clothes inside! 1336 01:15:59,291 --> 01:16:00,875 Take this first. 1337 01:16:12,291 --> 01:16:13,250 Doctor. 1338 01:16:17,416 --> 01:16:19,000 What do you need to prepare? 1339 01:16:19,083 --> 01:16:20,458 Do I have to boil water? 1340 01:16:20,541 --> 01:16:21,666 Hey. 1341 01:16:22,125 --> 01:16:24,541 Venerable Father isn't giving birth. Are you crazy? 1342 01:16:31,083 --> 01:16:34,166 My eyes hurt. Could you look at them for me, Doctor? 1343 01:16:44,250 --> 01:16:46,333 His body is burning. 1344 01:16:46,416 --> 01:16:47,791 How could you let it be like this? 1345 01:16:48,083 --> 01:16:49,500 We gave him two packs of pills. 1346 01:16:52,625 --> 01:16:54,125 I'll give him the saline solution. 1347 01:16:54,291 --> 01:16:56,166 Can you find me something to hang it on? 1348 01:17:22,291 --> 01:17:23,291 Oh, it's hot in here! 1349 01:17:24,416 --> 01:17:25,416 It's hot. 1350 01:17:36,708 --> 01:17:39,208 Yes, use the saline solution. That saves us oil. 1351 01:17:44,625 --> 01:17:46,708 Hey, put everything away quickly. Someone's coming. 1352 01:17:46,791 --> 01:17:48,291 Hey, cover it with cloth. 1353 01:17:50,166 --> 01:17:51,291 Put it here. 1354 01:17:58,958 --> 01:18:00,833 Hey, when did he sneak in? 1355 01:18:09,833 --> 01:18:11,125 The water has just come up, 1356 01:18:11,208 --> 01:18:13,541 so we use the boat to pick you up. Be careful. 1357 01:18:13,625 --> 01:18:15,291 You can use the steps on the riverbank. 1358 01:18:15,375 --> 01:18:16,333 I see. 1359 01:18:17,416 --> 01:18:18,875 Doctor. 1360 01:18:18,958 --> 01:18:21,333 If you come back here next time, 1361 01:18:21,583 --> 01:18:23,833 we'll open the temple and let you pay respect 1362 01:18:23,916 --> 01:18:25,250 to the holy images in there. 1363 01:18:25,875 --> 01:18:29,041 But today, Venerable Father took the keys with him. 1364 01:18:29,125 --> 01:18:30,291 I see. 1365 01:18:30,375 --> 01:18:32,375 If I were to come back here all by myself, 1366 01:18:32,458 --> 01:18:34,500 I'd definitely get lost. 1367 01:18:35,000 --> 01:18:36,666 If I didn't have a meeting, 1368 01:18:37,041 --> 01:18:38,666 I'd stay longer. 1369 01:18:38,750 --> 01:18:40,833 -I see. -It's beautiful here. 1370 01:18:43,916 --> 01:18:45,875 Doctor, the boat has arrived. 1371 01:18:51,416 --> 01:18:52,708 What is this? 1372 01:18:53,416 --> 01:18:55,291 Listen, Doctor. 1373 01:18:55,416 --> 01:18:58,583 It rained all day yesterday. 1374 01:18:58,666 --> 01:19:00,958 Everything got soaked, 1375 01:19:01,083 --> 01:19:02,458 so I buried them in ashes here 1376 01:19:02,833 --> 01:19:04,875 for it to, well... 1377 01:19:04,958 --> 01:19:06,833 for it to suck up the humidity. 1378 01:19:07,416 --> 01:19:08,541 What got wet? 1379 01:19:09,666 --> 01:19:11,333 Matches. 1380 01:19:13,250 --> 01:19:14,291 What's this? 1381 01:19:24,791 --> 01:19:25,791 Look at this. 1382 01:19:25,875 --> 01:19:27,458 What is it, Khan? 1383 01:19:28,125 --> 01:19:30,791 I broke the university swimming records two months ago. 1384 01:19:30,875 --> 01:19:32,541 Wow, that's great! 1385 01:19:32,625 --> 01:19:33,875 You're good. 1386 01:19:34,250 --> 01:19:36,583 It's hard to find someone to beat me now. 1387 01:19:36,666 --> 01:19:39,166 Good, you're on your way up. 1388 01:19:49,291 --> 01:19:50,208 Khan. 1389 01:19:51,125 --> 01:19:53,041 Don't blame Venerable Father. 1390 01:19:53,916 --> 01:19:56,791 He's really determined. 1391 01:20:08,666 --> 01:20:09,916 Venerable Father has more faith 1392 01:20:10,500 --> 01:20:13,791 than anyone else, Khan. 1393 01:20:18,708 --> 01:20:20,208 The other night, 1394 01:20:22,000 --> 01:20:24,083 a novice monk saw 1395 01:20:24,458 --> 01:20:26,958 Venerable Father sitting out there in the rain all by himself 1396 01:20:27,541 --> 01:20:30,666 because he wanted to see you, Khan. 1397 01:20:32,000 --> 01:20:33,791 Calm down, Khan. 1398 01:20:35,875 --> 01:20:38,958 Slowly explain everything to him. 1399 01:20:39,208 --> 01:20:40,541 He deserves that at the very least 1400 01:20:40,625 --> 01:20:41,875 because he has raised you 1401 01:20:41,958 --> 01:20:43,500 -since you were little. -Hey, who's there? 1402 01:20:44,208 --> 01:20:46,791 Can you burn some dried orange peel to chase the mosquitoes away? 1403 01:21:15,166 --> 01:21:17,916 You're ill. What are you doing out here in the dark? 1404 01:21:18,666 --> 01:21:19,833 The goods are old. 1405 01:21:20,791 --> 01:21:22,125 The man is old. 1406 01:21:23,125 --> 01:21:24,541 The light is gone. 1407 01:21:28,208 --> 01:21:29,208 I want to see 1408 01:21:30,125 --> 01:21:32,541 some of those fireballs 1409 01:21:32,833 --> 01:21:34,083 for the last time. 1410 01:21:35,166 --> 01:21:36,958 Before the full moon, 1411 01:21:37,875 --> 01:21:39,750 there'll be just the Mekhong River. 1412 01:21:45,666 --> 01:21:47,208 I know you're stressed, 1413 01:21:49,791 --> 01:21:51,250 but I would like to beg you. 1414 01:21:52,625 --> 01:21:54,000 If you weren't a monk 1415 01:21:55,208 --> 01:21:56,458 and you went to Bangkok 1416 01:21:57,625 --> 01:21:58,916 to the real world 1417 01:21:59,375 --> 01:22:00,750 like me, 1418 01:22:01,291 --> 01:22:02,875 you would understand 1419 01:22:04,208 --> 01:22:06,416 -that this world of ours today... -Let me guess. 1420 01:22:07,708 --> 01:22:09,208 Bangkok has developed 1421 01:22:09,875 --> 01:22:11,791 at a very fast pace. 1422 01:22:13,791 --> 01:22:15,250 Everybody has access to the Internet. 1423 01:22:16,666 --> 01:22:18,166 They know everything. 1424 01:22:20,250 --> 01:22:22,166 There are 60 TV channels. 1425 01:22:23,958 --> 01:22:26,958 There is nothing the modern world can't do. 1426 01:22:30,250 --> 01:22:32,166 I accept your reasons. 1427 01:22:34,166 --> 01:22:35,333 Faith is 1428 01:22:38,375 --> 01:22:39,916 out of fashion now. 1429 01:22:43,958 --> 01:22:45,416 I can't go 1430 01:22:46,000 --> 01:22:47,458 to this world of yours. 1431 01:22:48,666 --> 01:22:50,083 In my world, 1432 01:22:51,500 --> 01:22:53,166 I can't leave the Naga. 1433 01:22:54,958 --> 01:22:56,750 I can't just let it 1434 01:22:57,291 --> 01:22:59,166 remain as a fairy tale. 1435 01:23:01,583 --> 01:23:02,833 If we don't do this, 1436 01:23:03,625 --> 01:23:06,375 what will those people who come to see the fireballs 1437 01:23:06,916 --> 01:23:08,250 think if there's none? 1438 01:23:10,125 --> 01:23:12,750 I do it to serve our faith. Is that wrong? 1439 01:23:16,208 --> 01:23:17,708 I only want 1440 01:23:18,083 --> 01:23:20,666 the people of Nong Khai to feel good once a year. 1441 01:23:25,291 --> 01:23:26,625 Anyway, 1442 01:23:28,083 --> 01:23:29,333 whether it's good or evil, 1443 01:23:30,416 --> 01:23:33,333 happy or sad, it's your choice to make... 1444 01:23:36,625 --> 01:23:37,916 because this is 1445 01:23:38,416 --> 01:23:40,291 the kind of job with no employer. 1446 01:23:42,083 --> 01:23:43,958 I don't even have the right to control you. 1447 01:23:47,250 --> 01:23:49,083 Goodness is truly in your own hands. 1448 01:23:51,083 --> 01:23:54,083 You can go looking for it from the sky to heaven if you like. 1449 01:23:54,166 --> 01:23:55,291 It's up to you. 1450 01:24:06,000 --> 01:24:07,375 Go home, my son. 1451 01:24:08,875 --> 01:24:10,375 Your world is calling 1452 01:24:12,041 --> 01:24:13,708 after you. 1453 01:24:14,125 --> 01:24:15,291 Go. 1454 01:24:20,541 --> 01:24:21,500 Go! 1455 01:24:21,583 --> 01:24:22,708 Come on. 1456 01:24:23,416 --> 01:24:24,625 I'm telling you to go! 1457 01:24:49,708 --> 01:24:50,666 Khan. 1458 01:24:51,041 --> 01:24:53,583 How long do you think 1459 01:24:53,666 --> 01:24:55,000 you'll be happy in Bangkok? 1460 01:25:01,750 --> 01:25:02,708 Khan. 1461 01:25:03,708 --> 01:25:06,833 We'll set up the fireballs the day after tomorrow. 1462 01:25:07,958 --> 01:25:11,166 If you change your mind, we'll be waiting. 1463 01:25:28,208 --> 01:25:29,375 Hey, Khan. 1464 01:25:29,666 --> 01:25:31,666 Why are you sitting here alone? 1465 01:25:34,458 --> 01:25:36,291 Hey, what's wrong? 1466 01:25:36,916 --> 01:25:38,166 Got chili in my eyes. 1467 01:25:38,375 --> 01:25:39,583 You got chili in your eyes? 1468 01:25:40,291 --> 01:25:41,458 Hey. 1469 01:25:45,833 --> 01:25:46,750 Come here. 1470 01:25:47,375 --> 01:25:48,875 Roll your pants up. 1471 01:25:49,541 --> 01:25:50,666 Salt. 1472 01:25:53,166 --> 01:25:54,250 Lick it. 1473 01:25:55,125 --> 01:25:56,666 The pain will go away. 1474 01:26:00,083 --> 01:26:01,375 It's true, sir. 1475 01:26:01,958 --> 01:26:04,541 I saw it clearly. 1476 01:26:05,375 --> 01:26:06,875 I saw it with my own eyes. 1477 01:26:07,458 --> 01:26:09,291 Venerable Father, the father of Alice, 1478 01:26:09,375 --> 01:26:11,083 is the one making the fireballs 1479 01:26:11,166 --> 01:26:12,500 for sure. 1480 01:26:12,583 --> 01:26:13,791 I didn't make it up. 1481 01:26:14,208 --> 01:26:15,458 I've been curious for a long time. 1482 01:26:15,875 --> 01:26:18,666 What kind of monk comes to refill oxygen tanks? 1483 01:26:18,958 --> 01:26:20,708 There's no such kind. 1484 01:26:30,875 --> 01:26:32,416 It's here. I saw it with my own eyes. 1485 01:26:34,000 --> 01:26:35,458 Hey, what's the matter? 1486 01:26:35,541 --> 01:26:37,000 Excuse me, Venerable Father. 1487 01:26:37,083 --> 01:26:38,125 Hey. 1488 01:26:43,500 --> 01:26:44,916 Why is it like this? 1489 01:27:02,000 --> 01:27:03,541 Doctor, it's Alice here. 1490 01:27:03,791 --> 01:27:05,375 I have been searching for you. 1491 01:27:06,208 --> 01:27:07,791 I have some bad news. 1492 01:27:08,250 --> 01:27:09,791 Well... 1493 01:27:10,208 --> 01:27:12,041 Your oxygen measuring device was destroyed 1494 01:27:12,125 --> 01:27:14,083 by pig feces last night. 1495 01:27:14,375 --> 01:27:16,333 We still don't know how badly damaged it is. 1496 01:27:17,583 --> 01:27:19,083 Shit. 1497 01:27:28,416 --> 01:27:30,125 Judging from the condition, 1498 01:27:30,208 --> 01:27:32,458 I'd say this thing is damaged for good. 1499 01:27:33,708 --> 01:27:35,458 However, I also have good news. 1500 01:27:37,416 --> 01:27:38,833 I'm not sure if it's good, though. 1501 01:27:39,375 --> 01:27:42,625 We found the suspect's watch 1502 01:27:42,708 --> 01:27:44,541 on the ground near the fence. 1503 01:27:44,958 --> 01:27:46,666 It must be why the dogs were barking. 1504 01:27:47,750 --> 01:27:49,625 Afterwards, we caught the suspect 1505 01:27:49,708 --> 01:27:52,208 as he was breaking into Dr. Surapol's car. 1506 01:27:53,208 --> 01:27:54,833 More importantly, 1507 01:27:55,500 --> 01:27:58,958 we found some files of yours buried 1508 01:27:59,458 --> 01:28:00,958 in the same area. 1509 01:28:01,916 --> 01:28:04,583 I'd like you to come to the station for an interrogation. 1510 01:28:05,166 --> 01:28:06,083 Okay. 1511 01:28:06,291 --> 01:28:07,375 Who... 1512 01:28:25,041 --> 01:28:26,333 Who did that? 1513 01:28:27,166 --> 01:28:28,708 Fuck. 1514 01:28:44,291 --> 01:28:45,625 Doctor. 1515 01:28:46,708 --> 01:28:50,750 Will those fireballs shoot up on the night of the full moon this year? 1516 01:28:50,958 --> 01:28:54,125 I have relatives coming from Bangkok to see them. 1517 01:28:55,416 --> 01:28:56,375 Well... 1518 01:28:56,458 --> 01:28:57,500 Yes, they will. 1519 01:29:22,000 --> 01:29:22,916 DATA RECORDING 1520 01:29:23,000 --> 01:29:24,875 So you admit to all these charges, right? 1521 01:29:25,166 --> 01:29:28,083 Yes, I did it, 1522 01:29:28,458 --> 01:29:32,541 but don't you try to make me use the word "confess." 1523 01:29:33,041 --> 01:29:36,458 I'm not confessing because I didn't do anything wrong. 1524 01:29:38,125 --> 01:29:39,541 It's goddamn funny 1525 01:29:39,625 --> 01:29:41,791 that I have to answer my junior's questions like this. 1526 01:29:41,875 --> 01:29:43,208 Shit! 1527 01:29:43,458 --> 01:29:45,250 Come on, sir. This is a criminal case. 1528 01:29:45,458 --> 01:29:47,458 Yes, I know. 1529 01:29:48,458 --> 01:29:49,458 You little brat. 1530 01:29:49,916 --> 01:29:51,791 Are you really sure that 1531 01:29:52,625 --> 01:29:54,416 what I did here is wrong? 1532 01:29:55,625 --> 01:29:58,541 What about those things that the crazy-ass 1533 01:29:58,958 --> 01:30:00,791 university professors and doctors did 1534 01:30:00,875 --> 01:30:01,875 to the Naga? 1535 01:30:01,958 --> 01:30:03,958 Why was it right? 1536 01:30:06,000 --> 01:30:08,583 Those scientists are just trying to show how great they are 1537 01:30:08,666 --> 01:30:11,041 and that they are humankind's new gods. 1538 01:30:20,291 --> 01:30:22,958 You made me really screwed. 1539 01:30:23,041 --> 01:30:24,208 Doctor. 1540 01:30:24,291 --> 01:30:26,416 If I were to be jailed, will you give 1541 01:30:26,958 --> 01:30:29,666 the Naga back to the villagers? 1542 01:30:31,791 --> 01:30:34,000 VENEREAL 1543 01:30:40,166 --> 01:30:41,958 I'm so confused today, Alice. 1544 01:30:44,208 --> 01:30:45,333 I'm really confused. 1545 01:30:45,708 --> 01:30:47,666 I didn't know what to say. Fuck it. 1546 01:30:48,958 --> 01:30:50,041 Doctor. 1547 01:30:50,375 --> 01:30:52,916 Please don't use that kind of language in front of a lady. 1548 01:30:54,916 --> 01:30:58,458 If the Headmaster knew how much that machine costs, 1549 01:30:59,458 --> 01:31:01,041 he'd be speechless. 1550 01:31:01,125 --> 01:31:02,583 More speechless than me. 1551 01:31:04,458 --> 01:31:06,916 The Headmaster is damn serious. 1552 01:31:11,541 --> 01:31:13,875 Earlier this afternoon, his wife called me 1553 01:31:13,958 --> 01:31:16,791 to thank me for not pressing charges against him. 1554 01:31:21,083 --> 01:31:24,333 Do most people really think like the Headmaster 1555 01:31:25,083 --> 01:31:27,083 and that we're the crazy ones? 1556 01:31:33,416 --> 01:31:36,000 If we can't trust in science, 1557 01:31:40,333 --> 01:31:42,208 I guess I can't be a doctor. 1558 01:31:48,583 --> 01:31:50,458 Doctor, are you going to continue your experiments? 1559 01:31:56,291 --> 01:31:57,708 Don't do it. 1560 01:31:58,375 --> 01:31:59,875 It's too much of a hassle. 1561 01:32:08,541 --> 01:32:10,625 Hearing you talk like this 1562 01:32:11,083 --> 01:32:13,250 makes me feel like I don't have the strength anymore. 1563 01:32:22,583 --> 01:32:23,833 I'm sorry. 1564 01:32:29,541 --> 01:32:30,541 Bang! 1565 01:32:30,625 --> 01:32:31,833 Doctor. 1566 01:32:33,750 --> 01:32:34,750 Bang! 1567 01:32:38,833 --> 01:32:39,958 Venerable Father. 1568 01:32:45,625 --> 01:32:48,208 Hey, learn to respect the Naga! 1569 01:32:51,833 --> 01:32:53,416 How did Venerable Father do it? 1570 01:32:54,583 --> 01:32:56,625 Doctor, can you not say anything bad right now? 1571 01:32:59,041 --> 01:33:00,125 Hey. 1572 01:33:00,583 --> 01:33:02,041 I was giving a compliment. 1573 01:33:02,125 --> 01:33:03,750 I was saying that Venerable Father is good 1574 01:33:03,833 --> 01:33:05,375 at chemistry. 1575 01:33:15,791 --> 01:33:16,958 Where's Khan, auntie? 1576 01:33:19,333 --> 01:33:23,666 Khan packed his bags and went out just this evening. 1577 01:33:24,125 --> 01:33:26,916 I don't know why he was in such a hurry. 1578 01:33:27,750 --> 01:33:29,833 Lent isn't even over yet. 1579 01:33:33,541 --> 01:33:36,541 Does this mean you haven't seen him? 1580 01:33:36,625 --> 01:33:38,583 Is he leaving on tonight's bus? 1581 01:33:40,458 --> 01:33:42,333 He said that he'd go pay a visit 1582 01:33:42,625 --> 01:33:45,291 to Kud Khan Temple before leaving. 1583 01:33:45,583 --> 01:33:49,333 I don't understand why he had to go 1584 01:33:51,125 --> 01:33:52,916 so late at night like this. 1585 01:33:54,416 --> 01:33:57,541 Tie it well so it won't fall off. 1586 01:33:57,625 --> 01:33:58,958 THREE DAYS BEFORE THE FULL MOON 1587 01:33:59,166 --> 01:34:00,833 Keep it well. It's not ours. 1588 01:34:01,500 --> 01:34:03,041 Don't let it flow away. 1589 01:34:03,125 --> 01:34:04,708 Tie it. Tie it well. 1590 01:34:08,083 --> 01:34:09,791 I tied it well. Don't worry. 1591 01:34:22,791 --> 01:34:24,291 Yes, that's better. 1592 01:34:24,541 --> 01:34:28,083 I haven't listened to the news at all. I wonder what's going on now. 1593 01:34:28,458 --> 01:34:31,041 Venerable Father, forget the news. 1594 01:34:31,416 --> 01:34:33,291 It's time to make a decision. 1595 01:34:33,375 --> 01:34:35,583 We have everything prepared. 1596 01:34:35,666 --> 01:34:38,541 So, in the end, it's just me all alone, right? 1597 01:34:38,750 --> 01:34:41,208 That's not it, Venerable Father. 1598 01:34:41,375 --> 01:34:42,375 For this year, 1599 01:34:42,875 --> 01:34:45,958 the fireballs we made are the type that has to be set up in the water 1600 01:34:46,333 --> 01:34:47,958 three days in advance, 1601 01:34:48,875 --> 01:34:50,541 but I don't know if Khan... 1602 01:34:51,625 --> 01:34:53,208 Let's forget about him. 1603 01:34:53,875 --> 01:34:57,375 We have to drop these fireballs in water before 11 p.m. tonight 1604 01:34:57,833 --> 01:35:01,083 if you'd like them to go off at the end of the Buddhist Lent. 1605 01:35:01,833 --> 01:35:03,208 Let's wait for Khan first. 1606 01:35:04,416 --> 01:35:06,375 How do you know he'll come? 1607 01:35:07,083 --> 01:35:08,750 It's a premonition, you know? 1608 01:35:18,041 --> 01:35:19,625 Venerable Father. 1609 01:35:19,875 --> 01:35:23,166 Maybe we should take the risk by dropping the fireballs from the boat. 1610 01:35:24,625 --> 01:35:27,708 The current is too strong. If we do, the waves will sweep them away. 1611 01:35:28,250 --> 01:35:30,958 It'd be great if one in ten goes off 1612 01:35:31,583 --> 01:35:33,833 because we have made more than other years. 1613 01:35:35,833 --> 01:35:36,875 No. 1614 01:35:37,833 --> 01:35:41,250 Venerable Father, what about hiring Song to drop them? 1615 01:35:43,083 --> 01:35:46,791 He's the guy who dives 1616 01:35:46,875 --> 01:35:48,708 for old stuff to sell anyway. 1617 01:35:49,750 --> 01:35:53,041 This is a secret. No one should know, 1618 01:35:53,875 --> 01:35:55,416 or else the secret will get leaked out 1619 01:35:56,083 --> 01:35:57,791 and it will be on TV. 1620 01:35:58,125 --> 01:35:59,333 Wouldn't that ruin everything? 1621 01:36:00,708 --> 01:36:02,083 We'll just wait for Khan. 1622 01:36:02,583 --> 01:36:03,833 All right. We'll wait, then. 1623 01:36:09,916 --> 01:36:12,583 While waiting, let's put all the things in the boat. 1624 01:36:12,666 --> 01:36:14,125 Khan will be here. 1625 01:36:17,041 --> 01:36:19,083 Look, we're going to see him to ask him... 1626 01:36:20,041 --> 01:36:21,500 How are we going to tell him? 1627 01:36:21,791 --> 01:36:23,166 I think it'll help. 1628 01:36:23,250 --> 01:36:25,541 I think Khan wants to speak with someone. 1629 01:36:25,916 --> 01:36:27,333 I think he wants to see you, Alice 1630 01:36:33,458 --> 01:36:34,791 Yes, that day. 1631 01:36:36,250 --> 01:36:37,750 I can remember it now. 1632 01:36:38,333 --> 01:36:41,166 The other day, Khan asked me something regarding this. 1633 01:36:47,250 --> 01:36:50,166 Hey, could it be that last year's 1634 01:36:50,250 --> 01:36:53,291 Naga Fireballs were the last? 1635 01:37:44,000 --> 01:37:45,041 Hey. 1636 01:37:45,958 --> 01:37:47,916 Where are you going? 1637 01:37:48,583 --> 01:37:50,125 Hey. 1638 01:37:56,500 --> 01:37:57,750 Hey. 1639 01:37:59,791 --> 01:38:01,458 What's up? 1640 01:38:07,916 --> 01:38:09,416 We know everything now, Khan. 1641 01:38:12,708 --> 01:38:14,333 Take me to the police. 1642 01:38:14,416 --> 01:38:15,875 No, Khan. It's not like that. 1643 01:38:16,416 --> 01:38:18,250 You don't have to comfort me. 1644 01:38:27,875 --> 01:38:30,208 So, Venerable Father is the one... 1645 01:38:39,041 --> 01:38:40,583 I'm sorry, Khan. 1646 01:38:42,500 --> 01:38:43,541 That day... 1647 01:38:44,083 --> 01:38:46,666 I didn't have the right to anything about those who made the fireballs. 1648 01:39:37,291 --> 01:39:38,916 Who the hell am I 1649 01:39:39,041 --> 01:39:41,666 to damage the Naga Fireballs, Doctor? 1650 01:40:09,416 --> 01:40:11,833 You see? It works! 1651 01:40:30,458 --> 01:40:31,583 Ouch! 1652 01:40:32,291 --> 01:40:33,291 What's the matter? 1653 01:40:33,375 --> 01:40:35,083 Did something just cut me? 1654 01:40:35,625 --> 01:40:38,166 Oh, yes. You're bleeding. Look. 1655 01:40:44,625 --> 01:40:46,791 The cloth is all torn. 1656 01:40:46,875 --> 01:40:48,458 What did you do? You made many. 1657 01:40:48,625 --> 01:40:49,875 You go that way. 1658 01:40:52,958 --> 01:40:54,541 That gets into his eyes. 1659 01:41:12,083 --> 01:41:15,666 THE END OF BUDDHIST LENT FESTIVAL 1660 01:41:27,333 --> 01:41:28,458 Don't die. 1661 01:42:29,291 --> 01:42:30,708 Venerable Father! 1662 01:42:30,791 --> 01:42:32,208 -Venerable Father! -Venerable Father! 1663 01:42:32,291 --> 01:42:34,875 -Where are you, Venerable Father? -Where are you? 1664 01:42:34,958 --> 01:42:36,333 Venerable Father, where are you? 1665 01:42:36,416 --> 01:42:39,208 -Where are you? -Venerable Father! 1666 01:43:04,250 --> 01:43:05,333 I'm ready. 1667 01:43:06,916 --> 01:43:09,208 We'll go and set those fireballs tonight. 1668 01:43:10,041 --> 01:43:11,208 It shouldn't really matter 1669 01:43:11,750 --> 01:43:15,250 if the fireballs come a little late this year. 1670 01:43:15,333 --> 01:43:16,833 Don't burn them. 1671 01:43:19,166 --> 01:43:20,666 We're going diving. 1672 01:43:28,958 --> 01:43:30,666 I'm not going back... 1673 01:43:45,708 --> 01:43:46,666 Khan. 1674 01:43:48,500 --> 01:43:50,375 Venerable Father said 1675 01:43:50,916 --> 01:43:53,625 that all of this should end according to Karma. 1676 01:44:53,958 --> 01:44:55,291 Sacred Naga, 1677 01:44:56,416 --> 01:44:58,333 I have missed you so very much. 1678 01:44:58,416 --> 01:44:59,750 THE END OF THE BUDDHIST LENT DAY 1679 01:44:59,833 --> 01:45:01,958 I can't wait to die, 1680 01:45:02,833 --> 01:45:04,916 knowing that I'll get to meet you. 1681 01:45:05,708 --> 01:45:08,125 Everyone would want to come and meet you, don't they? 1682 01:45:08,958 --> 01:45:12,083 In merely ten years, 1683 01:45:12,166 --> 01:45:13,791 the Naga Fireballs have grown 1684 01:45:13,875 --> 01:45:17,041 from a miracle of nature on the banks of the Mekhong River 1685 01:45:17,125 --> 01:45:19,625 to become a great festival. 1686 01:45:19,708 --> 01:45:22,458 It is now an event that all Thais and even foreigners must come 1687 01:45:22,541 --> 01:45:25,583 to see with their own eyes at least once in their lifetime. 1688 01:45:31,166 --> 01:45:32,875 NAGA FIREBALLS FESTIVAL 2002 1689 01:45:33,041 --> 01:45:35,500 I don't think I have to explain 1690 01:45:35,583 --> 01:45:37,916 what is about to happen next. 1691 01:45:39,041 --> 01:45:42,083 Your greatness must have the special cognizance 1692 01:45:42,791 --> 01:45:44,958 to know that everything has ended peacefully 1693 01:45:45,041 --> 01:45:46,458 in its own way. 1694 01:45:46,541 --> 01:45:48,958 Hey, that's enough. 1695 01:45:49,041 --> 01:45:51,083 -Move back. -Hey, go up. 1696 01:45:51,458 --> 01:45:53,791 Okay. 1697 01:45:53,875 --> 01:45:56,333 There were over 100 fireballs last year. 1698 01:45:56,625 --> 01:45:58,208 There are 300 this year 1699 01:45:58,916 --> 01:46:00,750 right in front of the Thai Temple. 1700 01:46:00,833 --> 01:46:02,583 I'm betting it all this year. 1701 01:46:05,375 --> 01:46:06,916 Dear Great Naga, 1702 01:46:07,000 --> 01:46:08,958 if you do exist, 1703 01:46:09,041 --> 01:46:12,166 please don't release any fireballs this year 1704 01:46:12,250 --> 01:46:14,375 to prove your sacred power. 1705 01:46:14,458 --> 01:46:15,541 You shithead! 1706 01:46:15,666 --> 01:46:17,458 If you're praying like this, 1707 01:46:17,666 --> 01:46:19,708 the villagers won't get to see anything. 1708 01:46:19,833 --> 01:46:21,625 -Hey, if there're... -The bus fare is expensive. 1709 01:46:21,708 --> 01:46:25,083 -Listen, asshole. -If he does exist, then accept it. 1710 01:46:25,166 --> 01:46:27,083 I shouldn't have invited your ass here. 1711 01:46:27,166 --> 01:46:28,083 Why? 1712 01:46:28,166 --> 01:46:29,416 -You asshole. -Hey. 1713 01:46:29,500 --> 01:46:31,416 -Why did you invite me here? -You. 1714 01:46:31,500 --> 01:46:32,541 Say that again. 1715 01:46:32,625 --> 01:46:35,708 Hello, ma'am. It's so unfortunate that it's raining. 1716 01:46:35,791 --> 01:46:37,083 Will you be earning less? 1717 01:46:37,166 --> 01:46:38,708 It's fine. 1718 01:46:38,791 --> 01:46:41,666 They said it'll rain more. 1719 01:46:41,750 --> 01:46:43,666 -Okay. -It'll rain harder this evening. 1720 01:46:43,750 --> 01:46:44,958 There'll be more Naga Fireballs 1721 01:46:45,041 --> 01:46:47,041 -than this, dear. -Okay. 1722 01:46:52,291 --> 01:46:55,125 Hey, what did the foreigner say? Did you understand? 1723 01:46:58,208 --> 01:46:59,541 If you're going to do, 1724 01:46:59,791 --> 01:47:01,000 you do. 1725 01:47:01,291 --> 01:47:02,541 I do. 1726 01:47:02,625 --> 01:47:03,541 We do. 1727 01:47:06,166 --> 01:47:08,666 LUANG TEMPLE 1728 01:47:13,208 --> 01:47:15,958 NAGA FIREBALLS PHENOMENON 1729 01:47:19,291 --> 01:47:22,666 I guess I can only carry out my duty for you up to this year. 1730 01:47:23,833 --> 01:47:26,125 Thank you 1731 01:47:27,250 --> 01:47:30,583 for donating this fair amount of time full of happiness to all of us. 1732 01:47:32,333 --> 01:47:35,750 Although I'm not able to offer you a great Buddha image, 1733 01:47:36,250 --> 01:47:37,666 build a road, 1734 01:47:38,166 --> 01:47:39,541 or a cathedral in your name, 1735 01:47:39,750 --> 01:47:41,500 I'm sure 1736 01:47:42,083 --> 01:47:44,625 that making these Naga Fireballs is 1737 01:47:45,625 --> 01:47:48,291 a good merit. 1738 01:48:01,500 --> 01:48:03,125 Why do you have 1739 01:48:03,208 --> 01:48:05,208 to hurry back tonight? 1740 01:48:05,541 --> 01:48:07,708 There's so much traffic, Khan. 1741 01:48:08,416 --> 01:48:10,958 I think you better leave tomorrow. 1742 01:48:11,791 --> 01:48:15,875 You'll be back for the fireballs next year, right? 1743 01:48:15,958 --> 01:48:17,416 Venerable Father has passed away. 1744 01:48:17,708 --> 01:48:19,541 Or you won't come back here again? 1745 01:48:25,208 --> 01:48:26,250 If you do come back, 1746 01:48:27,333 --> 01:48:28,958 come stay over. 1747 01:48:29,708 --> 01:48:31,208 I'll keep a room for you. 1748 01:48:51,000 --> 01:48:52,166 Alice. 1749 01:48:54,750 --> 01:48:55,958 About the test, 1750 01:48:56,041 --> 01:48:57,708 I have an answer for you. 1751 01:49:00,333 --> 01:49:02,333 I choose to leave before I fail. 1752 01:49:03,916 --> 01:49:06,583 Hey, Khan. Take a look at this. 1753 01:49:07,000 --> 01:49:07,958 Quick. 1754 01:49:08,833 --> 01:49:10,333 This belongs to Venerable Father. 1755 01:49:10,500 --> 01:49:13,000 This is what he ordered me to do during that time. 1756 01:49:13,291 --> 01:49:16,458 But we have all been so busy that we didn't get it done. 1757 01:49:16,750 --> 01:49:18,750 Now, Venerable Father has passed away, 1758 01:49:27,625 --> 01:49:30,500 I think this has to be yours, Khan. 1759 01:49:39,750 --> 01:49:42,208 "For the champion of the Mekhong, be careful. 1760 01:49:43,041 --> 01:49:45,000 The clay from a raw fireball 1761 01:49:45,375 --> 01:49:47,000 shouldn't be put in water." 1762 01:49:47,916 --> 01:49:49,916 What does that mean? 1763 01:49:50,000 --> 01:49:51,791 MEKHONG RIVER CHAMPION 1764 01:49:58,500 --> 01:50:01,083 Just hang on a bit, please. 1765 01:50:01,166 --> 01:50:03,416 Ladies and gentlemen, 1766 01:50:04,125 --> 01:50:06,291 this year's fireballs have come later than previous years. 1767 01:50:06,416 --> 01:50:07,916 It might be due to 1768 01:50:08,083 --> 01:50:10,166 the amount of water this year. 1769 01:50:10,500 --> 01:50:12,916 Don't let it slip out of your sight. 1770 01:50:13,041 --> 01:50:16,625 You have been warned! 1771 01:50:46,458 --> 01:50:48,916 I think the guy who claims to have driven a boat 1772 01:50:49,000 --> 01:50:51,458 and saw the fireball factory on the other side 1773 01:50:51,666 --> 01:50:53,291 may be telling the truth. 1774 01:50:53,416 --> 01:50:55,916 Hey, why aren't there fireballs yet? 1775 01:50:56,625 --> 01:50:58,541 The Minister is getting upset. 1776 01:50:59,375 --> 01:51:00,625 Governor, 1777 01:51:01,416 --> 01:51:03,083 the monk 1778 01:51:03,333 --> 01:51:05,083 who made this has passed away yesterday. 1779 01:51:05,875 --> 01:51:07,125 So, I think... 1780 01:51:07,208 --> 01:51:09,875 There will be no fireballs? 1781 01:51:10,291 --> 01:51:11,416 We're screwed. 1782 01:51:11,500 --> 01:51:12,916 Yes, Governor. We are screwed. 1783 01:51:41,625 --> 01:51:42,791 Look! 1784 01:52:02,875 --> 01:52:04,500 The fireballs in Venerable Father's bag... 1785 01:52:19,333 --> 01:52:20,333 They are all gone, Doctor. 1786 01:52:29,541 --> 01:52:30,708 Lastly, 1787 01:52:31,708 --> 01:52:33,291 may you, the Great Sacred Naga, join in 1788 01:52:33,750 --> 01:52:37,041 giving blessings to every single one 1789 01:52:37,125 --> 01:52:38,583 of my team members, 1790 01:52:38,791 --> 01:52:40,666 especially Khan. 1791 01:52:50,166 --> 01:52:51,666 If you, Great Naga, 1792 01:52:52,000 --> 01:52:54,625 have further intentions, 1793 01:52:55,500 --> 01:52:59,583 please make them apparent to him. 1794 01:53:00,125 --> 01:53:01,208 Amen. 1795 01:53:39,541 --> 01:53:42,375 At least, I agree with you 1796 01:53:42,458 --> 01:53:45,291 that we must take care of our environment 1797 01:53:45,500 --> 01:53:48,416 if they still want to see the fireballs. 1798 01:53:48,875 --> 01:53:50,875 Whether we believe or not, 1799 01:53:50,958 --> 01:53:53,625 this is the life of the people who live on both sides of the Mekhong. 1800 01:53:53,708 --> 01:53:55,541 It has been like this for hundreds of years. 1801 01:53:55,625 --> 01:53:58,708 We don't know if we'll get to see 1802 01:53:58,791 --> 01:54:00,416 something like this again. 1803 01:54:00,625 --> 01:54:01,833 You have to admit 1804 01:54:01,916 --> 01:54:03,875 that the beauty of the Naga Fireballs 1805 01:54:03,958 --> 01:54:06,166 which we have anxiously waited for since dusk 1806 01:54:06,250 --> 01:54:07,791 is beautiful and impressive. 1807 01:54:07,875 --> 01:54:09,625 Truly, they are well worth the wait. 1808 01:54:09,708 --> 01:54:11,416 This has created a wonderful atmosphere 1809 01:54:11,500 --> 01:54:13,833 at the end of Buddhist Lent this year. 1810 01:54:14,458 --> 01:54:17,041 It is an event that we humans must record 1811 01:54:17,125 --> 01:54:18,875 in our minds, 1812 01:54:18,958 --> 01:54:22,083 no matter what the true cause of this phenomenon is. 1813 01:54:37,083 --> 01:54:38,125 Lastly, 1814 01:54:38,791 --> 01:54:41,083 For the old Monks and Khan, 1815 01:54:41,500 --> 01:54:44,333 who are reading my letter right now. 1816 01:54:45,875 --> 01:54:49,333 May the radiant light of the Naga Fireballs 1817 01:54:49,416 --> 01:54:51,583 that shoots up into the sky 1818 01:54:52,208 --> 01:54:54,708 teach us to realize 1819 01:54:55,500 --> 01:54:56,625 that when we're born 1820 01:54:57,125 --> 01:54:59,166 into this lifetime, 1821 01:54:59,791 --> 01:55:02,875 if we can make any good deeds, 1822 01:55:03,333 --> 01:55:04,791 we should do it fast 1823 01:55:05,541 --> 01:55:08,250 before the fireballs in our life 1824 01:55:08,625 --> 01:55:09,708 are extinguished. 1825 01:55:19,291 --> 01:55:22,416 BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN. 1826 01:55:22,625 --> 01:55:24,958 THANKS TO MR. MANAS KANOKSIL, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NONG KHAI HOSPITAL 1827 01:55:25,041 --> 01:55:27,208 AND ASSOCIATE PROF. MONTREE BOONSANER, OF KHON KEN UNIVERSITY. 1828 01:55:27,291 --> 01:55:28,708 THANK YOU, AUDIENCE, 1829 01:55:28,791 --> 01:55:31,208 FOR NOT DISCLOSING THE ENDING. 1830 01:59:28,041 --> 01:59:30,041 Subtitle translation by Todd Lavelle