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What is the name of the traditional Thai longboat racing, held annually along rivers and canals across the country?

Answer: Ruea yao — Ruea yao (longboat racing) is a traditional Thai water sport where teams of rowers propel long narrow boats, typically during the Ok Phansa festival, with the most famous races on the Nan River in Phichit.

Ruea yao (longboat racing) is a traditional Thai water sport where teams of rowers propel long narrow boats, typically during the Ok Phansa festival, with the most famous races on the Nan River in Phichit.

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