Northeast Thailand / Tha Bo, Bung Kan, Sawang Daen Din, Phang Khon
Tha Bo
Tha Bo is a town in Nong Khai Province, some 40km (25mi) by road west of the town of Nong Khai, on the bank of the Mekong River.
Accommodation
Supsiri; 173 Phanit-Bamrun Rd
Tel 43-1083; 14 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-100 (f)
Suksan; 155 Santisuk Rd
Tel 43-1192; 30 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-100 (f)
Si Chiang Mai
Si Chiang Mai (not to be confused with Chiang Mai city in Northern Thailand) is a town in Nong Khai Province, some 55km (35mi) by road west of the town of Nong Khai, on the bank of the Mekong River. The scenic road, along the Mekong, from Nong Khai to Si Chiang Mai affords many good views into Laotian territory.
Accommodation
Kusonsuk; 14 Rimkhong Rd, Tel 45-1152
15 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Sithisuwan; 35 Rimkhomg Rd; Tel 45-1127
10 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-100 (f)
Places of Interest
Wat Nam Mong
The Buddha image Phra Chao Ong Thue at Wat Nam Mong, believed to have been cast in 1662, is 4m (13ft) high with a knee-spread of 3.29m (11ft).
Wat Hin Mark Peng
This peaceful Wat in Ban Phra Buddha Bhat on the bank of the Mekong River is popular among those seeking a place for meditation.
Bung Kan
Bung Kan is a town in Nong Khai Province, some 140km (87.5mi) northeast of the town of Nong Khai, on the bank of the Mekong River.
Accommodation
Chanthra; Chansin Rd;10 rooms, sgl/dbl 40-60 (f)
Neramit; Prasatchai Rd; 12 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Samanmit; Prasatchai Rd; 27 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Santisuk; Prasatchai Rd; 17 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Places of Interest
Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Tham Si Thon)
The Wat is at Pak Kad, a village on the bank of the Mekong River, on the road from Nong Khai to Bung Kan, about 50km (31mi) west of Bung Kan, 90km (56mi) northeast of Nong Khai. Its location is particularly scenic as it is surrounded by fields of rocks and of all sizes through which flow a number of small streams.
Sawang Daen Din
Sawang Daen Din is a town in Sakhon Nakhon Province, some 80km (50mi) west of the town of Sakhon Nakhon on the highway between Udon Thani and Sakhon Nakhon, about half way between the two provincial capitals.
Accommodation
Chan-Sawang; 9 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Charoen-Phorn; 235 Nittaya Rd; Tel 72-1163
18 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-100 (f)
Pretty; 108 Nittaya Rd; Tel 72-1131
21 rooms, sgl/dbl 80-120 (f)
Phang Khon
Phang Khon is a town in Sakhon Nakhon Province, some 60km (37.5mi) west of the town of Sakhon Nakhon, on the highway between Udon Thani and Sakhon Nakhon.
Accommodation
Phang Khon; 14 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Phuthachad; 12 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Thawikhun; 8 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Thiamchan
19 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Udomsuk
10 rooms, sgl/dbl 60-80 (f)
Places of Interest
The Phra That Poo Pek
The temple is high atop the Poo Pan mountain near Phanna Nikom, 20km (12mi) east of Phang Khon, 36km (23mi) west of the town of Sakhon Nakhon. 499 steps lead to the Wat. Those who climb them are rewarded with a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.
Achan Fan Museum
3km (2mi) from Phanna Nikom, the museum, built in an artistic style, contains a statue of the revered monk Achan Fan and all his worldly belongings as well as photos of his life. Around the museum is a quiet and lush garden with a large fish pond.
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