:: Tha Bo

Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tu is at Wat Kosi in Ban Nam Mong at the 31-km marker of Highway No. 211, 43 kilometres from Amphoe Muang. This Buddha image is 4 metres high and is made of gold, bronze and silver. It is the work of craftsmen from northern Thailand and Lan Chang. Built by Phra Chaiyachettha of Vientiane in 1562, the image is revered by Thais and Laos.

From Nong Khai town to Tha Bo, visitors can see villagers farm tobacco along the road paralleling the Mekong. Moreover, visitors can see villagers make Kayo (a flour sheet for Vietnamese food) and some villages raising freshwater fish.

:: Si Chiang Mai

Wat Hin Mak Peng on the bank of the Mekong is at Ban Thai Charoen at the 64-km marker of Highway No. 211, around 75 kilometres from Amphoe Muang. The temple used to be the residence of Luang Pu Thet Thetrangsi, a monk with followers nationwide. Many Buddhists come here to meditate.

:: Sangkhom

Than Thong Waterfall is in Ban Pha Tang at the 74-km marker of Highway No. 211, 11 kilometres before arriving in Sangkhom District Office and 83 kilometres from Amphoe Muang. The waterfall is 30 metres high and falls down to the Mekong. Below is a large pool suitable for swimming. There is water only in the rainy season.

Than Thip Waterfall is at Ban Tat Some in Tambon Ban Muang at the 97-km marker on Highway No. 211, then take a left for 2 kilometres. This three-level waterfall is 30 metre-high, 100 metre-high and 70 metre-high, respectively. It is at its most beautiful in the rainy season.

:: Si Wilai

Phu Thok is a sandstone mountain 200 metres high standing all alone in Ban Kham Khaen in Tambon Na Sabaeng. The monk Phra Achan Chuan Kunchettho established a meditation centre here by constructing wooden stairs from the foot of the mountain winding along the cliff face to the summit. It took more than 5 years to build. Along the way, visitors can see many interesting spots, like the rock formation that is like a tunnel, a cave and the cliff. In addition, they can enjoy the magnificent view from high up. To get to Phu Thok from Nong Khai, take Highway No. 212 past Pho Chai, Pak Khat and Bueng Kan, then take a right onto Highway No. 222 to Si Wilai and to Phu Thok, totaling 185 kilometres.

:: Bueng Kan

Phu Wua Wildlife Reserve is 12 kilometres from Phu Thok. It covers an area of over 180 square kilometres near the Mekong and the Thai-Lao border. Places of interest here are Chet Si Waterfall, Chanaen Waterfall, Tham Phra Waterfall, and Tham Fun Waterfall.

To get there from Nong Khai, take Highway No. 212 to Bueng Kan for 135 kilometres and then the road past Ban Chaiyaphon, Phu Sawat, Bung Khla, and Don Chik for 55 kilometres to the reserve office.

:: Festival

Bang Fai Phaya Nak is a natural phenomenon. A fireball is seen rising up from the Mekong River on the night at the end of the Buddhist Lent. The fireball is visible from Phon Phisai and Rattanawapi. This spectacle is watched by a great number of people. A friendship boat race between Thailand and Laos is also staged during this time.

:: Hotels and accommodation list 1

141 Hotel :: 141 Mittraphap-Tha Bo-Nong Song Hong Road Amphoe Tha Bo [0 4243 1807,0 4243 1941] :: :: 200-350 baht

Che Kai Guesthouse :: 1160 Soi Samoson Amphoe Muang [0 4246 0968] :: :: 120-150 baht

Chongkon Guesthouse :: 649 Rim Khong Road Amphoe Muang [0 4246 0548 Fax: 0 4241 2229] :: :: 100-250 baht

Don Mon Resort :: Behind Nong Khai Grand Hotel Amphoe Muang [-] :: :: 300-500 baht

Gold Lucky Resort :: Soi Chommani 2 Amphoe Muang [0 4242 3189, 0 4242 3249] :: :: 200-650 baht

Green House :: 218 Mu 12 Nikon Prasit Road Amphoe Tha Bo [0 4243 1766] :: :: 100-200 baht

Isan Orchid Guest House :: 87/9 Kaeo Worawut Amphoe Tha Bo [0 4243 1665] :: :: 700 baht

K.C. Guesthouse :: 1111/2 Kaeo Worawut Road Amphoe Muang [0 1974 8890] :: :: 100-150 baht

Khum Tai Resort :: 219 Tha Bo-Si Chiang Mai Road Amphoe Tha Bo [0 4243 1192] :: :: 9 bungalows

Kuson Suk :: 14 Rim Khong Road, Tambon Phran Phrao Amphoe Si Chiang Mai [0 4245 1152] :: :: 120-150 baht

Mankhong Apartment :: 268/3 Prachak Road Amphoe Muang [0 4246 0756-9 Fax: 0 4246 2393] :: :: 350 baht

Matmi Guesthouse :: 1114/4 Kaeo Worawut Road Amphoe Muang [0 4246 0717] :: :: 130-200 baht

Mekong Guest House :: Liap Maenam Khong Road Amphoe Bueng Kan [0 4249 1341] :: :: 250-350 baht


Mekong Guesthouse :: 519 Rim Khong Road Amphoe Muang [0 4246 0698] :: :: 100-300 baht

Mekong Resort :: 100 Km. 6 Nong Khai -Udon Thai Road Amphoe Muang [0 2442 0901] :: :: 150-300 baht

Mekong River :: 179 Kaeo Worawut Road Amphoe Muang [042411277, 04246 5557 Fax:04346 0263-7] :: :: 400 baht

Mekong Royal Nong Khai :: 222 Phanang Chonlaprathan Road, Tambon Kuan Wan Amphoe Muang [0 4242 0024 Fax: 0 4242 1280 Bangkok Tel: 0 2272 0087-89 Fax: 0 2217 3118] :: :: 1,200-3,000 baht

Nong Khai Grand Thani :: 589 Mu 5, Nong Khai-Phon Phisai Road Amphoe Muang [0 4242 0033, 0 4242 0044 Fax: 0 4241 2026 Bangkok Tel: 0 2237-6809-12] :: :: 900-2,500 baht

Phanthawi :: 1049 Hai Sok Road Amphoe Muang [0 4241 1568-9] :: :: 300-600 baht

Phanthawi Resort :: 210 Chommani Soi 4, Hai Sok Road Amphoe Muang [0 4241 1008, 0 4242 0059] :: :: 400-1,000 baht

Phong Wichit :: 1244/1-2 Banthoeng Chit Road Amphoe Muang [0 4241 1583, 0 4241 1958] :: :: 200-500 baht

Phun Sap :: 843 Michai Road Amphoe Muang [0 4241 1031] :: :: 150 baht