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Known as the Naga City and famed for its lovely position on the Mekong, Nong Khai is a bustling Thai town and the gateway to Laos and Vientiane. It has many beautiful features which attract a considerable number of Thai and foreign visitors every year, including the truly extraordinary *Phu Phra Bat Historical Park (though in Udon Province it is easily reached from Nong Khai); and the Thai-Lao Indochina Market (map) called Tha Sadet Market which occupies many streets in the centre of town. A large part of the centre of town, including the river bank, has been made pedestrian-only.
Nong Khai is an exemplar of Isaan culture, which dominates northeast Thailand and which has an identity distinct from the culture of the centre, north, and south of Thailand. Famed for its warmth, kindness and friendliness, the culture has evolved from its Thai and Lao roots.
Known as the Naga City and famed for its lovely position on the Mekong, Nong Khai is a bustling Thai town and the gateway to Laos and Vientiane. It has many beautiful features which attract a considerable number of Thai and foreign visitors every year, including the truly extraordinary *Phu Phra Bat Historical Park (though in Udon Province it is easily reached from Nong Khai); and the Thai-Lao Indochina Market (map) called Tha Sadet Market which occupies many streets in the centre of town. A large part of the centre of town, including the river bank, has been made pedestrian-only.
Nong Khai is an exemplar of Isaan culture, which dominates northeast Thailand and which has an identity distinct from the culture of the centre, north, and south of Thailand. Famed for its warmth, kindness and friendliness, the culture has evolved from its Thai and Lao roots.
• Public transport.
Information about all types of public transport.
Tuk-tuks are a popular mode of transport in Thailand, especially in urban areas. They are three-wheeled motorized vehicles that can be hailed on the street for short trips.
BUS: Transport Co., Ltd. (Public Bus Services) intercity bus services in Thailand. + Green Bus Corporation • Nakhonchaiair Co., Ltd. • Phetprasert • Sombat Tour Co., Ltd.
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TRAIN: Nong Khai is the terminus of the northeastern railway line from Bangkok via Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. The trip takes 10-12 hours. Sleepers often sell out at peak times so you may need to book in advance.
State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has a 4,000-km network covering most of the country, from Chiang Mai in the north all the way to (and beyond) the Malaysian border in the south. Compared to buses, most trains are relatively slow and prone to delays, but safer. Tickets may be purchased on-line from Thairailwayticket.com.
AIRPORT: Airports of Thailand: The official website of AOT provides information on airports in Thailand.
Bangkok has two major airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport which is the main airport and serves most full-service carriers, and the smaller Don Mueang International Airport which primarily serves low-cost carriers.
FERRY: Chao Phraya Express Boat Co.,Ltd | river transport in Bangkok.
Sala Keoku (ศาลาแก้วกู่@หนองคาย).
Sala Kaeo Ku , Thevalai Park or Wat Khaek, located in Tambon Wat That is a tourist attraction that is visited by both Thais and foreigners. Because it is filled with large reinforced concrete statues that are unusual, totaling more than 200, consisting of Buddha images. Bodhisattva, Hindu god, Christian figure folk beliefs and characters from Ramayana.
This park was built by Pu Bunluea Sureerat under the idea that “All religions can live together” and to be a place representing the image of the land of liberation from all defilements. There is also a three-storey Kaeo Ku Buddhist school building. mosque-like architecture. On the gable of the building is inscribed with the Om symbol and the Thai script, Sala Kaew Ku, on the top floor is the location of Pu Bunluea Sureerat ‘s body.
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• Useful websites.
Links to additional resources with useful information for planning your trip.
VISAS & IMMIGRATION.
For travelers requiring information on visas and entry requirements to Thailand. + Visa policy of Thailand (wikipedia.org)