Nong Khai
Nong Khai is a border town on the bank of the Mekong River. This province is a gateway to Vientiane,
Nong Khai is a border town on the bank of
the Mekong River. This province is a gateway
to Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People’s
Democratic Republic (Lao PDR.), with a friendship
bridge linking between the two countries.
The history of Nong Khai dates back to over
200 years ago. Initially, this riverside area was
spotted with small towns; namely, Phran Phrao,
Wiang Khuk, Pakho, and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai).
At present, traces of ancient places have been
found in temples along the Mekong River on
the route Tha Bo–Si Chiang Mai. During the
reign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era,
Chao Anuwong, the ruler of Vientiane, staged
a rebellion. King Rama III appointed Chao Phraya
Ratchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane.
The army won with the important forces
supported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma),
the ruler of Yasothon, and Phraya Chiangsa.
The king, therefore, promoted Thao Suwo to
be the ruler of a large town to be established
on the right bank of the Mekong River. The
location of Ban Phai was chosen for the town
called Nong Khai, which was named after a very
large pond to the west.
Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok,
covering an area of around 7,332 square
kilometres. This province has the longest
distance along the Mekong River; measuring
320 kilometres. The area is suitable for
agriculture and freshwater fishery. It is also
a major tourist attraction where visitors can
easily cross the border into Laos. There are
temples, culture and folk ways of life, which are
interesting. Hotel accommodation is available
and comfortable. There are various kinds
of food and souvenir products. By all these
charms, people have been drawn to visit this
riverside town.
Nong Khai
Thai Term Glossary
Amphoe: District
Ban: Village
Hat: Beach
Khuean: Dam
Maenam: River
Mueang: Town or City
Phrathat: Pagoda, Stupa
Prang: Corn-shaped tower or sanctuary
SAO: Subdistrict Administrative Organization
Soi: Alley
Song Thaeo: Pick-up trucks but with a roof
over the back
Talat: Market
Tambon: Subdistrict
Tham: Cave
Tuk-Tuks: Three-wheeled motorized taxis
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 for
direction, point to the Thai spelling given after
each place name.
Nong Khai is a border town on the bank of
the Mekong River. This province is a gateway
to Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People’s
Democratic Republic (Lao PDR.), with a friendship
bridge linking between the two countries.
The history of Nong Khai dates back to over
200 years ago. Initially, this riverside area was
spotted with small towns; namely, Phran Phrao,
Wiang Khuk, Pakho, and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai).
At present, traces of ancient places have been
found in temples along the Mekong River on
the route Tha Bo–Si Chiang Mai. During the
reign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era,
Chao Anuwong, the ruler of Vientiane, staged
a rebellion. King Rama III appointed Chao Phraya
Ratchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane.
The army won with the important forces
supported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma),
the ruler of Yasothon, and Phraya Chiangsa.
The king, therefore, promoted Thao Suwo to
be the ruler of a large town to be established
on the right bank of the Mekong River. The
location of Ban Phai was chosen for the town
called Nong Khai, which was named after a very
large pond to the west.
Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok,
covering an area of around 7,332 square
kilometres. This province has the longest
distance along the Mekong River; measuring
320 kilometres. The area is suitable for
agriculture and freshwater fishery. It is also
a major tourist attraction where visitors can
easily cross the border into Laos. There are
temples, culture and folk ways of life, which are
interesting. Hotel accommodation is available
and comfortable. There are various kinds
of food and souvenir products. By all these
charms, people have been drawn to visit this
riverside town.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Car: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1
(Pahonyothin Road) and get into Highway
No. 2 (Mittraphap Road) at Saraburi, drive
through Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen
and Udon Thani before reaching Nong Khai.
The total distance is around 615 kilometres.
By Bus: From the Northern Bus Terminal
Chatuchak (Kamphaeng Phet II Road) in
Bangkok. There are many bus to Nong Khai
everyday; namely,
- The Transport Co., Ltd. Tel. 1490, 0 2936 2852-
- Budsarakam Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 09 0779 3900
- Chantour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2618 7418, 0 4246
0205 www.chantour.co.th
- Cherdchai Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2936 0253,
0 4246 1067
- Nakhon Chai Air Co., Ltd. Tel. 1624 www.nca.
- Rungprasert Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2941 9675,
0 4241 1447
- Sombat Tour Co., Ltd. Tel. 1215, 0 2030 4999
- 407 Pattana Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2992 3475-8,
0 4241 1261
For more information contact Nong Khai Bus
Station Tel. 0 4241 2679
By train: A train service is available from the
Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to
Nong Khai everyday. For more information,
Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4261. Nong Khai
Railway Station Tel. 1690, 0 4241 1592, 0 4241
1637 www.railway.co.th
By Air: There are many airlines operating
flights from Bangkok to Udon Thani
International Airport, the nearest airport near
Nong 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.
com
From Suvarnabhumi International Airport
- Thai Airways International Tel. 0 2356 1111
- Thai Smile Airways Tel. 1181, 0 2118 8888
Then take a car or public bus from Udon Thani
International Airport to Nong Khai, a distance of
59 kilometres. For more information contact
Udon Thani International Airport Tel. 0 4224
4426
Local Transportation
From the Nong Khai Bus Terminal, there are bus
and Song Thaeo services running to various
districts within the province, and Skylab taxis
playing around the provincial town. Fares
depend on the number of passengers and
distances.
Transportation to Other Provinces
There are buses operating from the Nong Khai
Bus Terminal to nearby provinces including
Loei, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Rayong,etc.
For information, contact the Nong Khai Bus
Terminal at Tel. 0 4241 1612, 0 4241 2679.
Trains are also available from the Nong Khai
Railway Station to Udon Thani and Khon Kaen
provinces. For enquiries, please call Tel. 0 4241
1592.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang Nong
Khai to Other Districts
Amphoe Sakhrai 27 kilometres
Amphoe Tha Bo 42 kilometres
Amphoe Phon Phisai 45 kilometres
Amphoe Si Chiang Mai 57 kilometres
Amphoe Rattanawapi 71 kilometres
Amphoe Fao Rai 71 kilometres
Amphoe Pho Tak 77 kilometres
Amphoe Sangkhom 95 kilometres
Distances from Nong Khai to Nearby
Provinces
Udon Thani 51 kilometres
Loei 202 kilometres
Sakon Nakhon 210 kilometres
Nakhon Phanom 303 kilometres
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