:: Tha Uthen

Phra That Tha Uthen is opposite Hin Bun town in Laos. Similar to Phra That Phanom pagoda, it is 66 meters high and was constructed in 1912 to house the relics of monks brought from Yangon in Myanmar. To get there, take Highway No. 212 for 26 kilometres.

Phra Bang of Wat Trai Phum is a standing image 80 inches high with an octagon base surrounded by 8 elephants. Built in 1465, it is believed that this sacred image can grant rain.

:: Ban Phaeng

Nam Tok Tat Kham Forest Park is in Lanka mountain range, 7 kilometres from Ban Phaeng on Highway No. 212. The small waterfall here falls down 4 levels. The place is ideal for relaxation.

Tat Pho Waterfall is 5 kilometres from Tat Kham Waterfall. Equally beautiful, Tat Pho is best visited during the rainy season. The waterfall can be seen from the highway paralleling the Mekong. It is 11 kilometres from Ban Phaeng. As it is inaccessible by car, visitors must walk a little over 1 hour to the falls. Both sides of the falls are very good for nature watching.
:: That Phanom


Phra That Phanom is 50 kilometres from Nakhon Phanom town on Highway No. 212. It is an important Buddhist site of the province. This square-shaped pagoda is 53 meters high and was built during 657-857. It is believed that it originally had Khmer design that was renovated through the years to its present Laotian design. The pagoda enshrines the holy relics of Lord Buddha. On August 11, 1975 at 19.00 hrs., the entire pagoda collapsed after many days of rainstorm. The Thai public subsequently made considerable donations to rebuild the pagoda back to its original splendour. People placed many valuables inside and topped the pagoda with a 110-kilogram solid gold spire.

Phra Achan Bua Temiyo Museum is at Wat Sila Mongkhon in Ban Lak Sila, 5 kilometres from Amphoe That Phanom. The museum houses the remains of the famous monk Phra Achan Man Phuritatto and the religious items of another monk, Phra Achan Bua Temiyo. In addition, the well-preserved body of the latter monk is kept here and is much revered by locals.
:: Renu Nakhon

Phra That Renu Nakhon is 52 kilometres south of Nakhon Phanom town on Highway No. 212. Upon reaching the 44-km marker, turn right and drive for 7 kilometres. The pagoda was built in 1918 and is a smaller replica of Phra That Phanom. The pagoda is 35 meters high. A Buddhist scripture and a gold Buddha image are housed inside.

Renu Nakhon is the home of many Phu Thai people. This indigenous group excels in woven products that are highly sought after by tourists.
:: Pla Bak

Phra That Maha Chai is at Wat Khosadaram, Tambon Maha Chai, 40 kilometres from Nakhon Phanom town on the Nakhon Phanom-Sakon Nakhon (Highway No. 22). A 2-kilometre road leads to the temple. This important site houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha. Inside the convocation hall is the largest wooden Buddha image in Thailand. The hall also has a most beautiful mural of the life of Lord Buddha that is regarded as one of the finest and rarest of the Northeast.

:: Festival

Phra That Phanom Fair takes place every February. Thousands of locals and people from nearby provinces flock to the temple to pay homage to this sacred place.

Illuminated Boats Procession is organised at the end of the Buddhist Lent or every Novembe r. Boats are illuminated with colourful lights and arranged into various designs to pay homage to Lord Buddha. Once lit up, the boats make for a spectacular sight. In conjunction with the festival, provincial authorities have also organised a boat race between Thai and Lao teams to promote good relations.