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Mukdahan is the 73rd province of Thailand. Its history dates from the late Ayutthaya period, over 200 years ago. At first, on the left side of the Mekong River, there was a large community called Ban Luang Phon Sin located by Phrathat Ing Hang, presently in Savannakhet Province of Lao PDR. The community was ruled by Chao Chan Suriyawong. His son was Chao Kinnari. He later built a new town at the mouth of Huai Muk on the right bank of the Mekong River in 1767. The town was completed in 1770 and named “Mukdahan” (moonstone or pearl) according to a propitious sign occurring to him while the town was under construction. That is why the locals call the town “Mueang Muk”. During the reign of King Taksin the Great, Chao Kinnari was promoted as Phraya Chanthon Si Surat Upparacha Manthaturat to be the first
ruler of Mukdahan in 1778. At first, Mukdahan was part of ‘Monthon Udon’ or Udon Circle. In 1907, the Circle was dissolved to become a province and Mukdahan was then an Amphoe of Nakhon Phanom province. It was promoted
as Mukdahan province in 1982 as the country’s 73rd province and the 17th province of Isan. Actually, Mukdahan is a significant gateway to Indochinese countries. The local people of Mukdahan actually have had a long relationship with the people in Savannakhet province of Lao PDR. although they are apart by the 70 kms. long Mekong River. Mukdahan is home to 8 ethnic minorities; namely, Thai Isan, Phu Thai, Thai Kha, Kraso, Thai Kaloeng, Thai Yo, Thai Saek, and Thai Kula. It has abundant natural beauty. Mukdahan covers a total area of 4,339.830 sq. kms. It can be divided into 7 districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang Mukdahan, Amphoe Khamcha-i, Amphoe Don Tan, Amphoe Nikhom Kham Soi, Amphoe Dong Luang, Amphoe Wan Yai, and Amphoe Nong Sung.
MUKDAHAN
Thai Term Glossary
Amphoe: District
Ao: Bay
Ban: Village
Hat: Beach
Khao: Mountain
Ko: Island
Laem: Cape
Maenam: River
Mueang: Town or City
Mu Ko: Group of Islands (Archipelago)
Namtok: Waterfall
Phu: Mountain
Tambon: Sub-district
Tham: Cave
Ubosot or Bot: Ordination hall in a temple
Wihan: Image hall in a temple
Wat: Temple
Note: English spelling here given tries to approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs may be spelled differently. When seeking help from a Thai for direction, point to the Thai spellings given after each place name.
Mukdahan is the 73rd province of Thailand. Its history dates from the late Ayutthaya period, over 200 years ago. At first, on the left side of the Mekong River, there was a large community called Ban Luang Phon Sin located by Phrathat Ing Hang, presently in Savannakhet Province of Lao PDR. The community was ruled by Chao Chan Suriyawong. His son was Chao Kinnari. He later built a new town at the mouth of Huai Muk on the right bank of the Mekong River in 1767. The town was completed in 1770 and named “Mukdahan” (moonstone or pearl) according to a propitious sign occurring to him while the town was under construction. That is why the locals call the town “Mueang Muk”. During the reign of King Taksin the Great, Chao Kinnari was promoted as Phraya Chanthon Si Surat Upparacha Manthaturat to be the first
ruler of Mukdahan in 1778. At first, Mukdahan was part of ‘Monthon Udon’ or Udon Circle. In 1907, the Circle was dissolved to become a province and Mukdahan was then an Amphoe of Nakhon Phanom province. It was promoted
as Mukdahan province in 1982 as the country’s 73rd province and the 17th province of Isan. Actually, Mukdahan is a significant gateway to Indochinese countries. The local people of Mukdahan actually have had a long relationship with the people in Savannakhet province of Lao PDR. although they are apart by the 70 kms. long Mekong River. Mukdahan is home to 8 ethnic minorities; namely, Thai Isan, Phu Thai, Thai Kha, Kraso, Thai Kaloeng, Thai Yo, Thai Saek, and Thai Kula. It has abundant natural beauty. Mukdahan covers a total area of 4,339.830 sq. kms. It can be divided into 7 districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang Mukdahan, Amphoe Khamcha-i, Amphoe Don Tan, Amphoe Nikhom Kham Soi, Amphoe Dong Luang, Amphoe Wan Yai, and Amphoe Nong Sung.
Boundaries North : Connects to Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom provinces.
South : Connects to Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, and Roi Et provinces.
East : Connects to Savannakhet province of Lao PDR. with the
Mekong River as the border.
West : Connects to Kalasin and Roi Et provinces.
Transportation
By car: Mukdahan is 642 kms. from Bangkok. Take the route Bangkok -
Saraburi - Nakhon Ratchasima - Amphoe Ban Phai - Maha Sarakham -
Amphoe Phon Thong - Roi Et - Amphoe Khamcha-i - Mukdahan.
Another route is Bangkok - Saraburi - Nakhon Ratchasima on Highway 2.
Then turn right into Highway 207 at Ban Wat and go through the route
Amphoe Prathai - Amphoe Phutthaisong - Amphoe Phayakkhaphum
Phisai - Amphoe Kaset Wisai - Amphoe Suwannaphum, then use
Highway 2169 via Amphoe Sai Mun - Amphoe Kut Chum - Amphoe
Loeng Nok Tha, and Highway 212 via Amphoe Nikhom Kham Soi to
Mukdahan.
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