Nong Khai
Nong Khai is a border town on the bank ofthe Mekong River. This province is a gatewayto Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People’sDemocratic Republic (Lao PDR.), with a friendshipbridge linking between the two countries.The history of Nong Khai dates back to over200 years ago. Initially, this riverside area wasspotted with small towns; namely, Phran Phrao,Wiang Khuk, Pakho, and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai).At present, traces of ancient places have beenfound in temples along the Mekong River onthe route Tha Bo–Si Chiang Mai. During thereign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era,Chao Anuwong, the ruler of Vientiane, stageda rebellion. King Rama III appointed Chao PhrayaRatchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane.The army won with the important forcessupported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma),the ruler of Yasothon, and Phraya Chiangsa.The king, therefore, promoted Thao Suwo tobe the ruler of a large town to be establishedon the right bank of the Mekong River. Thelocation of Ban Phai was chosen for the towncalled Nong Khai, which was named after a verylarge pond to the west.Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok,covering an area of around 7,332 squarekilometres. This province has the longestdistance along the Mekong River; measuring320 kilometres. The area is suitable foragriculture and freshwater fishery. It is alsoa major tourist attraction where visitors caneasily cross the border into Laos. There are temples, culture and folk ways of life, which areinteresting. Hotel accommodation is availableand comfortable. There are various kindsof food and souvenir products. By all thesecharms, people have been drawn to visit thisriverside town.
Nong KhaiThai Term GlossaryAmphoe: DistrictBan: VillageHat: BeachKhuean: DamMaenam: RiverMueang: Town or CityPhrathat: Pagoda, StupaPrang: Corn-shaped tower or sanctuarySAO: Subdistrict Administrative OrganizationSoi: AlleySong Thaeo: Pick-up trucks but with a roofover the backTalat: MarketTambon: SubdistrictTham: CaveTuk-Tuks: Three-wheeled motorized taxisUbosot or Bot: Ordination hall in a templeWihan: Image hall in a templeWat: TempleNote: English spelling here given tries toapproximate Thai Pronunciation. Posted signsmay be spelled differently. When seeking help fordirection, point to the Thai spelling given aftereach place name.Nong Khai is a border town on the bank ofthe Mekong River. This province is a gatewayto Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People’sDemocratic Republic (Lao PDR.), with a friendshipbridge linking between the two countries.The history of Nong Khai dates back to over200 years ago. Initially, this riverside area wasspotted with small towns; namely, Phran Phrao,Wiang Khuk, Pakho, and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai).At present, traces of ancient places have beenfound in temples along the Mekong River onthe route Tha Bo–Si Chiang Mai. During thereign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era,Chao Anuwong, the ruler of Vientiane, stageda rebellion. King Rama III appointed Chao PhrayaRatchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane.The army won with the important forcessupported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma),the ruler of Yasothon, and Phraya Chiangsa.The king, therefore, promoted Thao Suwo tobe the ruler of a large town to be establishedon the right bank of the Mekong River. Thelocation of Ban Phai was chosen for the towncalled Nong Khai, which was named after a verylarge pond to the west.Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok,covering an area of around 7,332 squarekilometres. This province has the longestdistance along the Mekong River; measuring320 kilometres. The area is suitable foragriculture and freshwater fishery. It is alsoa major tourist attraction where visitors caneasily cross the border into Laos. There are temples, culture and folk ways of life, which areinteresting. Hotel accommodation is availableand comfortable. There are various kindsof food and souvenir products. By all thesecharms, people have been drawn to visit thisriverside town.HOW TO GET THEREBy Car: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1(Pahonyothin Road) and get into HighwayNo. 2 (Mittraphap Road) at Saraburi, drivethrough Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaenand Udon Thani before reaching Nong Khai.The total distance is around 615 kilometres.By Bus: From the Northern Bus TerminalChatuchak (Kamphaeng Phet II Road) inBangkok. There are many bus to Nong Khaieveryday; namely,- The Transport Co., Ltd. Tel. 1490, 0 2936 2852-66 www.transport.co.th- Budsarakam Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 09 0779 3900www.budsarakamtour.com- Chantour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2618 7418, 0 42460205 www.chantour.co.th- Cherdchai Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2936 0253,0 4246 1067- Nakhon Chai Air Co., Ltd. Tel. 1624 www.nca.co.th- Rungprasert Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2941 9675,0 4241 1447- Sombat Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 1215, 0 2030 4999www.sombattour.com- 407 Pattana Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2992 3475-8,0 4241 1261For more information contact Nong Khai BusStation Tel. 0 4241 2679By train: A train service is available from theBangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) toNong Khai everyday. For more information,Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4261. Nong KhaiRailway Station Tel. 1690, 0 4241 1592, 0 42411637 www.railway.co.thBy Air: There are many airlines operatingflights from Bangkok to Udon ThaniInternational Airport, the nearest airport nearNong Khai province, as follows:From Donmueang International Airport- Nok Air Tel. 1318, 0 2900 9955 www.nokair.com- Thai Air Asia Tel. 0 2515 9999 www.airasia.com- Thai Lion Air Tel. 0 2529 9999 www.lionairthai.comFrom Suvarnabhumi International Airport- Thai Airways International Tel. 0 2356 1111www.thaiairways.com- Thai Smile Airways Tel. 1181, 0 2118 8888www.thaismileair.comThen take a car or public bus from Udon ThaniInternational Airport to Nong Khai, a distance of59 kilometres. For more information contactUdon Thani International Airport Tel. 0 42244426Local TransportationFrom the Nong Khai Bus Terminal, there are busand Song Thaeo services running to variousdistricts within the province, and Skylab taxisplaying around the provincial town. Faresdepend on the number of passengers anddistances.Transportation to Other ProvincesThere are buses operating from the Nong KhaiBus Terminal to nearby provinces includingLoei, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Rayong,etc.For information, contact the Nong Khai BusTerminal at Tel. 0 4241 1612, 0 4241 2679.Trains are also available from the Nong KhaiRailway Station to Udon Thani and Khon Kaenprovinces. For enquiries, please call Tel. 0 42411592.Distances from Amphoe Mueang NongKhai to Other DistrictsAmphoe Sakhrai 27 kilometresAmphoe Tha Bo 42 kilometresAmphoe Phon Phisai 45 kilometresAmphoe Si Chiang Mai 57 kilometresAmphoe Rattanawapi 71 kilometresAmphoe Fao Rai 71 kilometresAmphoe Pho Tak 77 kilometresAmphoe Sangkhom 95 kilometresDistances from Nong Khai to NearbyProvincesUdon Thani 51 kilometresLoei 202 kilometresSakon Nakhon 210 kilometresNakhon Phanom 303 kilometres
Nong Khai is border town on the bank ofthe Mekong River This province is gatewayto Vientiane the capital of the Lao People ’sDemocratic Republic (Lao PDR .), with friendshipbridge linking between the two countries .The history of Nong Khai dates back to over 200 years ago Initially this riverside area wasspotted with small towns namely Phran Phrao ,Wiang Khuk Pakho and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai ).At present traces of ancient places have beenfound in temples along the Mekong River onthe route Tha Bo –Si Chiang Mai During thereign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era ,Chao Anuwong the ruler of Vientiane stageda rebellion King Rama III appointed Chao PhrayaRatchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane .The army won with the important forcessupported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma),the ruler of Yasothon and Phraya Chiangsa .The king therefore promoted Thao Suwo tobe the ruler of large town to be establishedon the right bank of the Mekong River Thelocation of Ban Phai was chosen for the towncalled Nong Khai which was named after verylarge pond to the west .Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok ,covering an area of around 7,332 squarekilometres This province has the longestdistance along the Mekong River measuring 320 kilometres The area is suitable foragriculture and freshwater fishery It is alsoa major tourist attraction where visitors caneasily cross the border into Laos There are temples, culture and folk ways of life which areinteresting Hotel accommodation is availableand comfortable There are various kindsof food and souvenir products By all thesecharms people have been drawn to visit thisriverside town Nong KhaiThai Term GlossaryAmphoe DistrictBan VillageHat BeachKhuean DamMaenam RiverMueang Town or CityPhrathat Pagoda StupaPrang Corn-shaped tower or sanctuarySAO Subdistrict Administrative OrganizationSoi AlleySong Thaeo Pick-up trucks but with roofover the backTalat MarketTambon SubdistrictTham CaveTuk-Tuks Three-wheeled motorized taxisUbosot or Bot Ordination hall in templeWihan Image hall in templeWat TempleNote English spelling here given tries toapproximate Thai Pronunciation Posted signsmay be spelled differently When seeking help fordirection point to the Thai spelling given aftereach place name .Nong Khai is border town on the bank ofthe Mekong River This province is gatewayto Vientiane the capital of the Lao People ’sDemocratic Republic (Lao PDR .), with friendshipbridge linking between the two countries .The history of Nong Khai dates back to over 200 years ago Initially this riverside area wasspotted with small towns namely Phran Phrao ,Wiang Khuk Pakho and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai ).At present traces of ancient places have beenfound in temples along the Mekong River onthe route Tha Bo –Si Chiang Mai During thereign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era ,Chao Anuwong the ruler of Vientiane stageda rebellion King Rama III appointed Chao PhrayaRatchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane .The army won with the important forcessupported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma),the ruler of Yasothon and Phraya Chiangsa .The king therefore promoted Thao Suwo tobe the ruler of large town to be establishedon the right bank of the Mekong River Thelocation of Ban Phai was chosen for the towncalled Nong Khai which was named after verylarge pond to the west .Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok ,covering an area of around 7,332 squarekilometres This province has the longestdistance along the Mekong River measuring 320 kilometres The area is suitable foragriculture and freshwater fishery It is alsoa major tourist attraction where visitors caneasily cross the border into Laos There are temples, culture and folk ways of life which areinteresting Hotel accommodation is availableand comfortable There are various kindsof food and souvenir products By all thesecharms people have been drawn to visit thisriverside town .HOW TO GET THEREBy Car From Bangkok take Highway No (Pahonyothin Road and get into HighwayNo (Mittraphap Road at Saraburi drivethrough Nakhon Ratchasima Khon Kaenand Udon Thani before reaching Nong Khai .The total distance is around 615 kilometres .By Bus From the Northern Bus TerminalChatuchak (Kamphaeng Phet II Road inBangkok There are many bus to Nong Khaieveryday namely ,- The Transport Co ., Ltd Tel 1490 2936 2852 66 www .transport.co.th- Budsarakam Tour Co ., Ltd Tel 09 0779 3900 www .budsarakamtour.com- Chantour Co ., Ltd Tel 2618 7418 42460205 www .chantour.co.th- Cherdchai Tour Co ., Ltd Tel 2936 0253,0 4246 1067 Nakhon Chai Air Co ., Ltd Tel 1624 www .nca.co.th- Rungprasert Tour Co ., Ltd Tel 2941 9675,0 4241 1447 Sombat Tour Co ., Ltd Tel 1215 2030 4999 www .sombattour.com- 407 Pattana Co ., Ltd Tel 2992 3475 8,0 4241 1261 For more information contact Nong Khai BusStation Tel 4241 2679 By train train service is available from theBangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong toNong Khai everyday For more information ,Tel. 1690 2220 4334 2220 4261 Nong KhaiRailway Station Tel 1690 4241 1592 42411637 www .railway.co.thBy Air There are many airlines operatingflights from Bangkok to Udon ThaniInternational Airport the nearest airport nearNong Khai province as follows :From Donmueang International Airport- Nok Air Tel 1318 2900 9955 www .nokair.com- Thai Air Asia Tel 2515 9999 www .airasia.com- Thai Lion Air Tel 2529 9999 www .lionairthai.comFrom Suvarnabhumi International Airport- Thai Airways International Tel 2356 1111 www .thaiairways.com- Thai Smile Airways Tel 1181 2118 8888 www .thaismileair.comThen take car or public bus from Udon ThaniInternational Airport to Nong Khai distance of 59 kilometres For more information contactUdon Thani International Airport Tel 42244426 Local TransportationFrom the Nong Khai Bus Terminal there are busand Song Thaeo services running to variousdistricts within the province and Skylab taxisplaying around the provincial town Faresdepend on the number of passengers anddistances .Transportation to Other ProvincesThere are buses operating from the Nong KhaiBus Terminal to nearby provinces includingLoei Udon Thani Nakhon Phanom Rayong ,etc.For information contact the Nong Khai BusTerminal at Tel 4241 1612 4241 2679 .Trains are also available from the Nong KhaiRailway Station to Udon Thani and Khon Kaenprovinces For enquiries please call Tel 42411592 .Distances from Amphoe Mueang NongKhai to Other DistrictsAmphoe Sakhrai 27 kilometresAmphoe Tha Bo 42 kilometresAmphoe Phon Phisai 45 kilometresAmphoe Si Chiang Mai 57 kilometresAmphoe Rattanawapi 71 kilometresAmphoe Fao Rai 71 kilometresAmphoe Pho Tak 77 kilometresAmphoe Sangkhom 95 kilometresDistances from Nong Khai to NearbyProvincesUdon Thani 51 kilometresLoei 202 kilometresSakon Nakhon 210 kilometresNakhon Phanom 303 kilometres