จ ~ จ ~  Table of Contents ……………………………………………………… 1 Map 1 2 Discover the River route from 101 to 3 Tourist Attraction and Route 107 3.1 Muang Loei - Chiang Khan- Pak Chom 107 3.2 Sangkhom- Si Chiang Mai- Tha Bo 121 3.3 Muang NongKhai- Phon Phisai- 131 Rattanawapee 3.4 Pak Khat- Muang - Bung 139 Khla 3.5 Tha Uthen -Muang NakhonPhanom- 147 That Phanom 3.6 Wanyai -Muang Mukdahan- Dontan 155 4 Restaurants 161 5 Accommodation 175

101 ~ 101 ~  2. Discover the Mekong River Route from Loei to Mukdahan

The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. Originated in the Himalayas from the Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai province, China. The river runs through China's Yunnan Province, Myanmar, , , Cambodia, and entering into the South China Sea in Vietnam. Its estimated length is 4,900 kilometers. A length of 2,130 km in China. The Mekong River flows through China called “Láncāng River” or “Láncāng Jiāng” means "the raging river". Moreover, when it flows into Burma and Laos is called “Mae Nam Kong”. In Thailand, it is called "Mae Nam Kong". The distinctive feature of the Mekong River is a very steep bluff on both sides, water route which line curving along the mountain brae. The current flows from North to South throughout the year. The water level in the rainy season and dry season are very different. The 102 ~ 102 ~  speed of the water flow depends on the season. The soil is sandy in the Mekong River. There are numerous small and large islands spread throughout the river. In addition, the Mekong River is one of the three lines that have been registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Yangtze River, and the Salween River in Yunnan province under the name of " Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas". The area is the one place on the world with the abundance and biodiversity. In addition, The Mekong Delta which flows into the South China Sea, Vietnam has a large triangle delta and it has been admired by international that has the extremely and various biodiversity and geology. Besides, all along the entire route of Mekong River, it also has thousands species of fish. Especially the Mekong Giant Catfish, which is found in this river only. Therefore, the Mekong River is noteworthy river for the world. For Thailand, the first point of The Mekong River flows into Thailand is at the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen. Chiang Rai. This area is known as the point where the borders of three countries, which are Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, meet. 103 ~ 103 ~ 

 Source: http://www.photoontour.com  104 ~ 104 ~  In the Northeastern of Thailand () found that the first district that the Mekong River flowing through is . At the Hueang River estuary flows converge the Mekong River at Ban Tha Dee Mee, Phukokngew, Pak Chom Amphoe Chiang Khan, . The Mekong River has become the boundaries line between Thailand and Laos in the Northeastern of Thailand. At present, Chiang Khan is the greatly popular district for tourism and vacation because of the beauty of the Mekong River is one of the major components. From Chiang Khan, Loei Province, the Mekong River has become the boundaries line between Thailand and Laos in the Northeastern of Thailand continuously for more than 800 kilometers long. It flows through Loei, , Bueng Kan, , Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and ending . The last area is at Ban Weonbuk Khong Chiam, Ubon Ratchathani. Moreover, the entire route of the Mekong River provides variety of magnificent of ecotourism and cultural tourist attraction. This route is abundant with natural cliff, many islands causing a beautiful waterfall and a spectacular 105 ~ 105 ~  scenic view. The cultural tradition found that there is interesting because of the diversity of ethnicities. The way of life of people living in the Mekong River basin as well as also sanctuary from various sources in this basin community. Therefore, at present, along Mekong River route is one of the most famous and popular. It is also a tourist destination for those who like to explore the stunning of nature. Including arts, cultural, and the way of life on both sides of the Mekong River that shows the relationship between the Lao Kingdom of to Thailand that coexistence in this region as well. Mekong Riverside provinces are the attraction to the tourists, which make the cities along the Mekong have developed into important tourist attractions in the region and national level as well such as Chiang Khan, Nong Khai, Phon Phisai, Mueang Nakhon Phanom, Mueang Bueng Kan, Mueang Mukdahan, Khemmarat, and Khong Chiam in Ubon Ratchathani province, etc. For this reason, the Mekong River has become an important fascination as the natural elements that attracting people to experience the splendor, fascinate and spectacular tourist attraction at any time. 106 ~ 106 ~  The route along the Mekong River in the Northeastern of Thailand is an exclusive tourism route which different from other tourist route. It is surrounded by large and small mountains, straddles with the meandering river and beautiful forests and fields. Moreover, it also has stunning neighboring countries scenic such as Laos, where can appreciate and experience the beauty throughout the route. In the past, the Mekong River could be just decided as the boundaries line between Thailand and Laos, or the frontier country. However, in the present, the Mekong River has become a significant tourist route. It is an area with potential and noteworthy for tourism to the region and country, waiting for visitors to experience the enchantment and valuable of a land of mountains and water in the Northeast of Thailand.

107 ~ 107 ~  3. Tourist Attraction and Route

Muang Loei - Chiang Khan- Pak Chom

Phu Bor Bid/ Loei Cultural Centre/ Huai Nam Man/ Phu Pha Lom Forest Park/ Ban Na-O Culture Village/ Wijarn Sangkhagit Folk Museum, Wat Sri Chan/ Thai Dam Cultural Village/ Phee Kon Nam Cultural Center, Ban Na Sao/ Wat Phu Chang Noi/ Chai Kong Road’s Classic Wooden Houses/ Mekong river cruise/ Phra Yai Phu Khok Ngio/ Wat Si Khun Mueang/ Wat Mahathat/ Kaeng Khut Khu/ Wat Tha Khaek/ Phu Tok/ Wat Phra Buddhabat Pooh Kwai Ngen/ Siwa Leung Ban Kon Loa Nuea/ Ban Hat Bia/ Phu Ho Pak Chom Viewpoint

108 ~ 108 ~  Phu Bor Bid Location: Kud Pong Sub-district, Muang Loei District, Loei Province Its high and slop mountain, travelers can take the stairs as the journey up to the mountain peak. From the top of the mountain, you can view the beautiful scenery from all direction especially the town in Loei. Tourists can admire the sunrise and sunset or watch the mist in the rainy season or winter here. Moreover, at night you can see the lights from the houses in town. It was very beautiful.

Loei Cultural Centre Location: within the compound of the Loei Rajabhat University, Muang Loei District, Loei Province In the Cultural Center Exhibition building, collecting and publicizing various aspects of information on Loei such as religion, traditions and ways of living in the past. ancient Buddha images made of wood, sandstone, terra- cotta and silver, as well as, various Phi Ta Khon masks, ancient utensils and equipment. Besides, there is an exhibition, displays every aspect of Loei covering its geology, geography, history, traditions and ethnology.

109 ~ 109 ~  Huai Nam Man Location: Kokthong Sub-district, Muang Loei District, Loei Province Huai Nam Man is a famous morning rafting tourist attraction to watch the dazzling scenery around the reservoir at sunrise. Especially during the winter, which will be able to enjoy the beauty of the mist-covered across the water surface and eating a delicious fresh fish

Phu Pha Lom Forest Park Location: Nam Suai Sub-district, Muang Loei District, Loei Province The villagers are also called Guan Pha Lom; it is comprised of steep limestone mountains with various pointed summits similar to a wall surrounding the virgin forest in the middle. There are various kinds of plants, herbs, sightseeing points, and caves, as well as, Bo Nam Sap or Nam Phut, which is a sacred seepage pond located in the middle of the forest. It is believed to be a Naga hole, a water passage of Naga leading to the Mekong River.

110 ~ 110 ~  Ban Na-O Culture Village Location: Na-O Sub-district, Muang Loei District, Loei Province Ban Na-o regarded as the cultural village with a history of more than 450-year-old. Former Na-o people have blood of Lao ethic descent "Tai Lü", immigrated from Luang Prabang and and settled in Thailand in B.E.2236. Na-O people' characteristics are diligent, patient, loving their family, recognized to clear the jungle to create solidarity in the family and love to gather together.

Wijarn Sangkhagit Folk Museum, Wat Sri Chan Location: Na-O Sub-district, Muang Loei District, Loei Province The museum is the former cloister of Phra Khru Wijarn Sangkhagit as an exhibition building, which is a single story high uplifting wooden building. Inside the exhibition building, enshrined the statuary of Phra Khru Wijarn Sangkhagit, eight necessities of a Buddhist monk, ancient Buddha statues and Palm-leaf scripture.The front area displays scripture cabinet and watering trough in Naga shape and in the middle of the trough is carved in Hastilinga shape. Another part is the central hall, displays local appliances, ancient money, animals capturing tools, loom and weaving tools, traditional woven fabric products, and Thai - Loei Northeastern style music instruments.

111 ~ 111 ~  Thai Dam Cultural Village Location: Ban Na Pa Nat, Khao Kaeo Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Thai Dam Cultural Village is built for the dissemination of the interesting cultural heritage of the Thai Dam community who settled at Ban Na Pa Nat has been carefully preserved and handed down through many generations, including culture, tradition and their traditional lifestyle. Moreover, Ban Na Pa Nat village is the only village in Loei province where the population of Thai Dam descent. Thus, this village has become culturaltourist attraction for more than 100 years.

Phee Kon Nam Cultural Center, Ban Na Sao Location: Ban Na Sao School, Na Sao Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Phee Kon Nam recreation regarded as a unique cultural tradition of Na Sao people. It is believed that regularly playing Phee Kon Nam recreation at the 6th lunar month in which it is believed that will help the raindrop following the season. Therefore, local people established Ban Na Sao cultural center to conserve Phee Kon Nam recreation by located at Ban Na Sao School.

112 ~ 112 ~  Wat Phu Chang Noi Location: Ban Chiang Khan, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Wat Phu Chang Noi enshrined the large Buddha at the top of Chang Noi mountain peak, namely “Phra Puttasakkayamunee Sri Chiang Khan” which from the point where the Buddha is enshrined, tourists can see the scenery of Chiang Khan City and Mekong River clearly. This scenic point provides travelers to appreciate the sunrise and sunset and also considered to be another stunning scenic spot in Chiang Khan District.

Mekong River Cruise Location: Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Mekong cruise activities of Community Tourism Enterprises Group, Mekong Agriculture, Chiang Khan Local Fishery provides local fishery cruise service in order to take the tourists to visit the magnificence of the Mekong River, and also to experience Chiang Khan fishermen' way of life closely. This local fishery cruise service provides throughout the year.

113 ~ 113 ~  Chai Kong Road’s Classic Wooden Houses Location: Chiang khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Mekong Riverside Road has been conserved the classic- old wooden houses which are running parallel with the river. The classic-old wooden houses presented a simple and peaceful way of life. It created an opportunity for the community to conveniently interact and trade in the olden days. Therefore, tourists can relive the olden days of Chiang Khan and experience the traditional lifestyle. In addition, during approximately 17. 00- 22. 00 pm of every day, this road will become becomes the walking street of Chiang Khan, crowded with pedestrians who come here to relax and have a good evening. Moreover, there is a pathway that runs along the river where visitors can enjoy taking a stroll or cycling to view the picturesque Mekong River both in the morning and in the evening, which is especially beautiful during sunset.

114 ~ 114 ~  Phra Yai Phu Khok Ngio Location: Ban Tha Di Mi, Pak Tom Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Phra Yai Phu Khok Ngio is also called Phra Phuttha Nawaminthara Mongkhon Lila Thawinakharaphirak. It is a walking Buddha image in the blessing posture, cast of fiber and golden resin combined.It is 19 meters high and 7.2 meters wide at its base. Visitors can admire the beautiful scenery of the Mekong River together with Hueang River at this place.

Wat Si Khun Muang Location: Chiang Khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Wat Si Khun Muang or Wat Yai is dubbed as an illustrated venue of Lanna and Lan Chang architecture. The principle Buddha image in the temple is over 300 years old of Buddha Sheltered by Naga Hood (The Buddha is sitting in the meditation mudra on the intertwined coil of a Naga used as a throne). There are also many objects of art such as a carved Buddha image gilded with gold leaf on black lacquer in the forgiving posture of the Lan Chang style, a carved wooden sermon pulpit gilded with gold leaf on black lacquer with a backrest, a scripture cabinet and palm- leaf scripture, and watering trough similar to Supannahong boat. 115 ~ 115 ~  Wat Mahathat Location: Chiang Khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Wat Mahathat or Wat Luang Por Yai has been the office of Chiang Khan Governor for many periods. There are the throne of the governor and Gong Chai inside, after that, the governor was relocation the government office and changed into temple. The temple houses Luang Por Yai, a large seated wooden attitude of subduing Mara Buddha image of Lan Chang style along with 9 Blessings Bestowed Buddha images that is considered to be the town’s most sacred and to be the spiritual anchor for Chiang Khan people.

Kaeng Khut Khu Location: Chiang Khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province In the summer, when the water in the Mekong River reduces, will see the long rocky lines stretch barrier the Mekong River. It similar to a giant sleep curvedly to barrier the Mekong River. Tourists can enjoy the remarkable cataract consisting of rocks of different sizes and shapes and long sandy beach in the middle of the Mekong River. Experienced the local villagers' way of life which taking the fishing cruise in the Mekong River. Including shopping for local products, testing delicious food that sell around that area. 116 ~ 116 ~  Wat Tha Khaek Location: Chiang Khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Wat Tha Khaek is ancient temple, located on the bank of Mekong River. This temple is opposite “Sanakham”, Laos. This temple took the architectural design from Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR as a prototype. The highlights of this temple are three old granite stones Buddha images, and has the Venerable Luangpoo Chob Tanasamo be the President of Patronage.

Phu Tok Location: Chiang Khan Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Phu Tok is an exclusive viewpoint to see a beautiful sea of fog covering the mountains at the time of sunrise; it is located in the South of Chiang Khan District. Phu Tok is a high mountain on the bank of Mekong River. At the top of Phu Tok is located the Chiang Khan telecommunication station and the perspective to admire the beautiful scenery of Chiang Khan, mountains and Mekong River.

117 ~ 117 ~  Wat Phra Buddhabat Pooh Kwai Ngen Location: Ban Pha Baen, Buhom Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province The attractions in this temple is the Buddha’ s footprint located on a broken whetstone. The shape is similar to the real Buddha’s footprint. There is also Phra Jao Yai Buddha Chaphan Rangse, the giant white Buddha statue decorated with small pieces of mirrors. The other attractive landmark in this temple is the statue of Kwai Ngen at the parking area of the temple.

Siwa Leung Ban Kok Loa Nuea Location: Buhom Sub-district, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province Siwa Leung Ban Kok Loa Nuea is two- stones resemble to Shivalinga. Local people believed that it is a holy item, dwelled in this area for a long time. Later, a shrine was built as a place of worship for Chiang Khan people.

118 ~ 118 ~  Ban Hat Bia Location: Pak Chom Sub-district, , Loei Province Ban Hat Bia is a village along the Mekong River. The villagers would collect the stones to sell for decoration purposes in the dry season when they are not occupied with their agricultural activities. It is not recommended for tourists to purchase stone but you are invited to marvel at the natural beauty of the Mekong River basin here.

Phu Ho Pak Chom Viewpoint Location: Pak Chom Sub-district, Pak Chom District, Loei Province Phu Ho viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint for Mekong River. Moreover, Pak Chom District is suitable for complementary the sunrise in the early morning at Mekong River basin. Visitors are also see Lao PDR on the opposite side of Pak Chom district, Loei.

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Wat Phra Buddhabat Pooh Kwai Ngen Phee Kon Nam Cultural Center, Ban Na Sao

Kaeng Khut Khu

Phra Yai Phu Khok Ngio

Siwa Leung Ban Kok Loa Nuea Chai Kong Road’s Classic Wooden Houses

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Sangkhom- Si Chiang Mai- Tha Bo

Nong Pla Buek Viewpoint/ Phu Huay Isan/ Pan Khod San Krai/ Namtok ThanThong/ Wat Pha Tak Suea Skywalk/ Tham Din Piang/ Naga Fireballs Aung Pla Buek Viewpoints/ Wat Hin Mak Peng/ Wat Aranya Banphot/ Wang Nam Mok Cultural Village/ Phra Phutthabat Woen Kum/ Vientiane city - Rimkhong River Road, Si Chiang Mai Viewpoint/ Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue, Wat Si Chomphu / Phrathat Bang Phun

122 ~ 122 ~  Nong Pla Buek Viewpoint Location: Ban Muang Sub-district, , Nong Pla Buek viewpoint is one of magnificent viewpoint for taking sightseeing and watching sunset of Mekong River. When the water in the Mekong River dry, at here will be appear plenty of rock. Eventually, people in this area named "Sam Maun Gang" which is a beautiful scene to take a photograph. And also one of beautiful place to watch Naga fireballs festival in Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province

Phu Huay Isan Location: Ban Muang Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province Phu Huay Isan is a superb place to see sunrise and the sea of fog with Mekong river panorama view in Nong Khai Province. It has two spots to see viewpoint, both viewpoint of Ban Muang and Krua Mai Nam have difference beautiful. The first one is in the area of Ban Muang, which is highest viewpoint, and the other is in area of Krua Mai Nam.

123 ~ 123 ~  Pan Khod San Krai Location: Ban Muang Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province Pan Khod San Krai was noted that " the Grand Canyon in the middle of Mekong River". In the summer, when the water in the Mekong River reduces, visitors will see the more than 1,000 pieces of small and large rocky lines stretch as a barrier for more than 5 kilometers long running along with the Mekong River. In each hillock will have thousands of " lemongrass" , thus, the villagers named after their character as “Pan Khod San Krai”

Namtok Than Thong Location: Pha Tang Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province The Than Thong waterfall is caused by upstream flowing through several different layers of rock for more than 30 meters high and falls down to the Mekong. This make the stunning cascade with a large pool below for swimming. This place is an outstanding natural tourist attraction in Nong Khai Province.

124 ~ 124 ~  Wat Pha Tak Suea Skywalk Location: Pha Tang Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province The skywalk is 550 meters high above sea level, located on the grounds of Wat Pha Tak Suea. Moreover, there is also dubbed the most stunning Mekong River viewpoint in the province, especially when the water down. We will see through the water and it looks clearly like the Serpent movement which is a miracle of nature.

Tham Din Piang Location: Pha Tang Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province Tham Din Piang is in Wat Tum Sri Mongkol area. Some people also called this temple “Payanak Cave” from the belief of the Payanak city under the Mekong River. Inside the cave, it is humid with water flowing pass all year. There is a big rock intentionally placing in the middle and many other rocks inside the cave. There is a section of sandstone curves inside the beautiful cave.

125 ~ 125 ~  Naga Fireballs Aung Pla Buek Viewpoints Location: Pha Tang Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province Naga Fireballs Aung Pla Buek Viewpoints is a natural tourist attraction which consists of island, rocks and surrounded by mountains. And it is also one of the point of view of the supreme view of Naga Fireballs.

Wat Hin Mak Peng Location: Phra Phutthabat Sub-district, Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province Originally, this place was a Dharma practice place of Luangpu Thet Thetrangsi, a famous meditation master of Isan, who initiated it as a Dharma practice centre for Buddhist monks, nuns and pilgrims. After his death, a Chedi was built to enshrine his remains. The Mekong river view can also be appreciate from here as one side of the temple locate on the Thai-Laos border. There is "Hin Mak Peng" , which represent the three pieces of rocks that lined up along the river in front of the temple, which is like an old-fashioned pendulum weighing gold.

126 ~ 126 ~  Wat Aranya Banphot Location: Ban Mo Sub-district, Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province Wat Aranya Banphot has Relics of Buddha are enshrined in this chedi which also serves as a museum. The chedi was constructed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand as a tribute to Luangpu Rian Woralapho, a famous meditation master. The temple is tranquil and surrounded by the unique architecture

Wang Nam Mok Cultural Village Location: Phra Phutthabat Sub-district, Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province Wang Nam Mok cultural village which is a small and full of the charm of the traditional culture village surrounded by magnificent nature atmosphere and beautiful mountains. It was considered as a cultural tourism, ecotourism, conservation tourism and heritage tourism tourist attraction. Due to cultivation consciousness on the conservation of natural resources of the community.

127 ~ 127 ~  Phra Phutthabat Woen Kum Location: Phra Phutthabat Sub-district, Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province The Woen Kum Buddha’s footprint located at Wat Phra Phutthabat Woen Kum. The temple has a belief about the Nagas (mythical water serpents) who is guarding Buddha's footprint on both sides of the river and all over the countries that boarder the Mekong..

Vientiane city - Rimkhong River Road, Si Chiang Mai Viewpoint Location: along with the Mekong River, Si Chiang Mai District, Nong Khai Province Si Chiang Mai District is located opposite of the Vientiane city, Lao PDR only separated by the Mekong River. The area in the district at the edge of the Mekong River was built as a public space which provides a big activities space, walking street, and is one of splendid viewpoint for watching Vientiane landscape.

128 ~ 128 ~  Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue, Wat Si Chomphu Location: Nam Mong Sub-district, , Nong Khai Province Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue was installed in the area of Wat Si Chomphu, This Buddha image was made from bronze by the royal artist of the old Lan Chang Empire in the north with a graceful features; 4 meter-high image is sitting cross-legged in the attitude of subduing Mara with a lap width of 3.29 meter. The holy image is widely respected from villagers on both side of Mekong River.

Phrathat Bang Phun Location: Ban Don Moo, Phrathat Bang Phun Sub-district, Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Phrathat Bang Phun is located at Wat Phrathat Bang Phun, is ancient pagoda which inside there is the Lord Buddha’ s relics has long been respected and worshipped by the people of Nong Khai. Nong Khai people organized an annual event to celebrate Phrathat Phrathat Bang Phun every year.

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Wat Aranya Banphot Wat Pha Tak Suea Skywalk

Naga Fireballs Aung Pla Buek Phrathat Bang Phun Viewpoints

Luang Pho Phra Chao Ong Tue, Nong Pla Buek Viewpoint Wat Si Chomphu

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Muang NongKhai- Phon Phisai- Rattanawapee

Luangpho Phra Sai, Wat Pho Chai/ Phra That Nong Khai - the sunken pagoda/ Tha Sadet Market/ San Chaomae Song Nang, Wat Hai Sok/ Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge/ Prap Ho Monument/ Sala Kaew Ku/ Wat Luang Pisai Chetiyaram/ Naga Fireballs viewpoint at Wat Thai/ Phon Phisai Chalerm Raja Cultural Center/ Peng Jarn Shrine

132 ~ 132 ~  Luangpho Phra Sai, Wat Pho Chai Location: Wat Pho Chai, Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Wat Pho Chai is where Luangpho Phra Sai, a sacred Buddha image of the town which is respected by the people of Nong Khai, is situated. This Buddha image sits cross- legged, which was cast from bright yellow gold in the posture of subduing Mara, has graceful features. Every year on the full moon day in the seventh lunar month, the people of Nong Khai always will hold a rocket merit-making fair or Bun Bang Fai to worship Phra Sai at Wat Pho Chai.

Phra That Nong Khai - the sunken pagoda Location: Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Phra That Nong Khai (or Phra That Klang Nam) is subsequent erosion left the stupa now in the middle of the river 180 meters from the shore of Thailand. It is only visible during the dry season and low water levels of the Mekong River. The reconstruction of Phra That Klang Nam, Phra That Nong Khai, sits in the riverbank close to its original location and fill some parts of the original element inside. 133 ~ 133 ~  Tha Sadet Market Location: nearby the Mekong River, Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province The Taa Sadej (or Tha Sadet) Market is where an extraordinary range of items from (Indochina and East Europe) Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, China and even Russia can be found, located in the town of Nong Khai, nearby the Mekong River. There are many local products shops selling electronics, watches, jewelry, silver ornaments, ceramics, hand- woven cotton and herbs which make wonderful souvenirs. Furthermore, this is a checkpoint for local people to cross the border into Laos, while visitors in general have to go through the Thai - Lao Friendship Bridge checkpoint.

San Chaomae Song Nang, Wat Hai Sok Location: Wat Hai Sok, Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Mekong River Basin people pay respect to the Gods of water which are “Chaomae Song Nang” or 'Two Princesses” refer to two Nagas (mythical water serpents). Every year Nong Khai people performed a ritual to pay respect to Chaomae Song Nang for water safety, their successful in business and a safe journey, especially via boat. 134 ~ 134 ~  Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge Location: Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is the first international bridge spanning the Mekong and it link between Mueang District, Nong Khai and Tha Duea of the ’s Democratic Republic. The bridge was built jointly by the three governments of Australia, Thailand and Laos. It is the bridge that strengthens the Thai – Lao relationship on cultural, economic and social aspects. There is also one of the most fabulous Mekong River viewpoint.

Prap Ho Monument Location: Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Prap Ho Monument located in front of the old city hall. It was built to contain the cremated bones of those who lost their lives in the suppression of the Ho in 1886 by an order of Luang Prachaksinlapakhom, the suppression commander, to honor the good deeds of those who sacrificed their own lives for the nation. There are inscriptions in Chinese, English, Laotian and Thai on all four directions of the monument.

135 ~ 135 ~  Sala Kaew Ku Location: Wat That Sub-district, Muang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province Sala Kaew Ku was serves as an open museum of religious statues was created with an inspiration of Luangpu Bunluea Surirat who built it around 1978, out of his own belief that the teachings of all regions could be mixed together. Therefore, there are various forms of Buddha images include Hindu gods, Christian religious icons, as well as character figures from the Ramayana epic and folk tales.

Wat Luang Pisai Chetiyaram Location: Wat That Sub-district, , Nong Khai Province Wat Luang Pisai Chetiyaram has a magnificent architectural, mural paintings about the Buddha's life. This temple houses Luang Por Suk and various gorgeous Buddha images. Moreover, inside the temple provides museum as a learning resources.

136 ~ 136 ~  Naga Fireballs Viewpoint at Wat Thai Location: Wat Thai, Chumphon Sub-district, Phon Phisai District, Nong Khai Province Naga Fireballs viewpoint at Wat Thai is the most fabulous Naga fireballs viewpoint and is not distant from city. Naga fireballs, also known as bung fai paya nak or Mekong lights. This viewpoint is opposite Ban Don, Vientiane city, Lao PDR. Moreover, Wat Thai also has triangular pillars of underground city and simulated Naga cave.

Phon Phisai Chalerm Raja Cultural Center Location: Chumphon Sub-district, Phon Phisai District, Nong Khai Province The building was located on the old Phon Phisai District Office, with ancient Colonial construction architecture which is the combination between Vietnam and France. And later changed to Phon Phisai Chalerm Raja Cultural Center in order to provide history, intangible cultural and local heritage sources for the society.

137 ~ 137 ~  Peng Jarn Shrine Location: Ban Peng Jarn, Phon Pang Sub-district, Rattanawapee District, Nong Khai Province Inside the Peng Jarn shrine, There is a huge Buddhist boundary markers (sema) which is Phon Phisai people pay respect to and called it “Chao Pho Peng Jarn”. It is regarded as the one of the oldest Buddhist boundary markers in Nong Khai Province.

Peng Jarn Shrine Naga Fireballs Viewpoint at Wat Thai

Luangpho Phra Sai, Wat Pho Chai Phra That Nong Khai - the sunken pagoda 138 ~ 138 ~ 

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Pak Khat- Muang Bueng Kan- Bung Khla

Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Tham Sri Thon)/ Navel of the Mekong Viewpoint (Wat Ahong Silawat)/ Chaomae Song Nang Shrine/ Wat Luangpho Phra Yai (Wat Photharam)/ Nong Kut Thing/ Phu Sing (Hin Sam Wan)/ Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary/ Cha Naen Waterfall/ Tham Phoon Waterfall/ Sida Beach

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Wat Sawang Arom (Wat Tham Sri Thon) Location: Pak Khat Sub-district, Pak Khat District, Wat Sawang Arom is located on the rock yard at the foothill, the temple is surrounded by enigmatic scenery of trees and a small stream nearby. The bell- shaped main hall stands on the great rock which serves as a viewpoint for Mekong River and also holds the Reclining Buddha, the image of the attitude of Nirvana, underneath. Inside the temple, there is a folklore telling about Prince Sithon, the son of King Athittayawong of Panchanakhon, who took a journey in search of Manora his own wife.

Navel of the Mekong Viewpoint (Wat Ahong Silawat) Location: Kaisee Sub- district, Muang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province This viewpoint is situated in front of Wat Ahong Silawat, is believed to be the deepest part of the river or the Navel of the Mekong. Beside to the tourist attractions of Bueng Kan district is also a natural phenomenon occurs which is the Naga fireballs at the end of the Buddhist Lent. 141 ~ 141 ~ 

Chaomae Song Nang Shrine Location: Muang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province Chaomae Song Nang Shrine is located at Bueng Kan Hospital. The locals believe that the water deity was responsible for the annual death cases of the people living on the banks of the Mekong River. Therefore, they perform a ritual to pay respect to Chaomae Song Nang for water safety and it is where local people come to pray for their success in business and a safe journey, especially via boat.

Wat Luangpho Phra Yai (Wat Photharam) Location: Ban Tha Khrai, Muang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province This temple enshrines Luangpho Phra Yai, a Buddha image in a subduing Mara posture, the lap sitting on a rectangular platform. People come to pay homage for their prosperity, career success, wealth, and safety. The Bueng Kan people organize the celebration of Luangpho Phra Yai twice a year, which are the third lunar month merit tradition, called Bun Khao Chi and traditions of offering Prasat Phueng ( wax castle) and bathing Luangpho Phra Yai, which will be held in the Songkran Festival. 142 ~ 142 ~ 

Nong Kut Thing Location: Muang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province Nong Kut Thing is a tourist attraction with the area connected to the Mekong River. It has a various biodiversity and ranks Thailand’ s 11th wetland of international importance or Ramsar site. These include more than 250 species of aquatic animals and 20 species of indigenous fish that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, and over 40 species of bird. It is a suitable place for relaxing and appreciating natural atmosphere.

Phu Sing (Hin Sam Wan) Location: Muang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province Hin Sam Wan is another attractive tourist destination of Phu Sing. Hin Sam Wan cliff which is one of the most unbelievable series of rock outcroppings, separated into 3 pieces. When looking from a distance, it resembles a whale family, consists of a father, a mother and baby whale which is called by the size of each stone.

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Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Nong Dern Sub-district, Bung Khla District, Bung Kan Province The Sanctuary covers an area of 186. 5 square kilometers covering the area in Bueng Kan district, Bung Khla district, Seka district, and Bueng Khong Long district, which is almost attached to the border of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The Sanctuary composes of deciduous dipterocarp, dry evergreen, and tropical and tropical evergreen rain forests with partial sandstone mountain ridges, stone yard, and grass field.

Cha Naen waterfall Location: Nong Dern Sub-district, Bung Khla District, Bung Kan Province Cha Naen waterfall is a large and beautiful waterfall, it has water only rainy season. Furthermore, there is a stone bridge, it’s a natural phenomenon that the water run through underneath the 100 meters reef and there is also an enormous crocodile lake located above waterfall. There is wide sandy area for camping.

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Tham Phoon waterfall Location: Nong Dern Sub-district, Bung Khla District, Bung Kan Province Tham Phoon waterfall is called by the dusty surroundings, there is a buddha statue inside the cave and pilgrimage monk to practice the dharma. Moreover, there are others attractions like, cave, rock shed, so on.

Sida Beach Location: Nong Dern Sub-district, Bung Khla District, Bung Kan Province Sida beach is sand beach caused by Mekong River in January until April. Across Sida beach is Pakkading district Laos PDR, can see two mountains separated from each other called, “Hellfire pass”. There is a Songkran festival every year at Sida beach, people are enjoying splashing water to each other.

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Chaomae Song Nang Wat Luangpho Phra Yai Shrine (Wat Photharam)

Phu Sing (Hin Sam Wan) Navel of the Mekong Viewpoint (Wat Ahong Silawat)

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Tha Uthen -Muang Nakhon Phanom- That Phanom

Phra That Tha Uthen/ Phra Bang Wat Tri Phum/ Buddha’s Footprint Wern Pla/ The Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge View Point/ Phaya Sri Sattanaga Statue/ Nakhon Phanom Museum/ Saint Anna Church/ Pra Tiw Pra Tiem, Wat O-kads/ Friendship Village Museum Thailand-Vietnam (House of )/ Wat Phra That Phanom

148 ~ 148 ~  Phra That Tha Uthen Location: Tha Uthen Sub-district, , Daily relics that born on Friday, masonry brick pagoda in Square scheme. Whoever worships to Phra That will receive the result of merit liken Rising sun in dawn.

Phra Bang Wat Tri Phum Location: Tha Uthen Sub-district, Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province The attitude of stopping the rainstorm standing Buddha image 80 inches height, foundation above 8 elephants established in 2008. People believe that it will rain if parade the standing Buddha image, then in Songkran day people will take standing Buddha image to parade.

149 ~ 149 ~  Buddha’s Footprint Wern Pla Location: Ban wernpla, wernphrabat Sub-district Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province Located in Wat Phra Bat Wern Pla appears on the small rock Mekong river called “Don Phrabat”, it will appear in drought season and very sharp around April of every year. There is Buddha’s footprint wern pla worship festival for people and tourists to pray respect to for their luck.

The Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge View Point Location: Samat Sub-district, Muang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province The third view point Thai-Lao friendship bridge is connected between Thai ( Nakhon Phanom) and Lao (Khammouan), this bridge is very fine one and in the back you can see scenery of limestone mountains are well- arranged. Beneath the bridge, there is sightseeing that can see the bridge scenery from the bottom of the bridge. Take a walk and enjoy watching sunset.

150 ~ 150 ~  Phaya Sri Sattanaga Statue Location: Sri Sattanagaraja yard Muang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province Phaya Sri Sattanaka statue is Nakhon Phanom latest landmark enshrined on the edge of Mekong River. Phaya Sri Sattanaka statue is the greatest golden Naga in northeast, it has 7 heads in one body. If someone pray or take an oath to Phaya Sri Sattanagaraja may achieve because it is sacred.

Nakhon Phanom Museum Location: Mekong River Rd. Muang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province The building is used to be a place where his Majesty King stayed when proceeding Nakhon phanom. It has been designed in western colonial style, which influenced by France in the time of the Indochina Wars. Nowadays, the building is registered as historic site by Fine Art department and became an official museum for Nakhon Phanom.

151 ~ 151 ~  Saint Anna church Location: Mekong River Rd. Muang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province Saint Anna church is an ancient church in Nakhon Phanom established in 1926. The church is a dual tower with a grand spike on top. It’ s easy to sight from a distance. Saint Anna church is a symbol of the town with diversified races, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Laos, for instance.

Pra Tiw Pra Tiem, Wat O-kads Location: Wat O-kads, Muang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province Wat O-kads or Wat O-kads Sri buaban is Nakhon Phanom is respectable temple, in the center of the temple has a tower that enshrined the statue of Pra Tiw Pra Tiem. Pra Tiw made from wood padded with gold and Pra Tiem covered with gold foil. Inside Buddhist sanctuary also has fine paintings.

152 ~ 152 ~  Friendship village Museum Thailand-Vietnam (House of Ho Chi Minh) Location: Ban Najog, Nong Yat Sub-district, Muang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province Friendship village Museum Thailand- Vietnam mocked up President Ho Chi Minh life from childhood and while he was living in Thailand to regaining Vietnam’s independence. The house he lived is a single detached garden house with his biography on the wall.

Wat Phra That Phanom Location: , Nakhon Phanom Province Phra That Phanom (Relics of Buddha) is enshrined in Wat Phra That Phanom. Phra That is daily relics for year of monkey and who born on Sunday. If you have prayed respect to Phra That for 7 time, so you are a child of Phra That. All the fortunes and prosper will come to your life even though giving a respect for only once. It is considered sacred to life.

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Phra That Tha Uthen Wat Phra That Phanom

Saint Anna church Phaya Sri Sattanaga Statue

Phra Bang Wat Tri Phum

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Wanyai -Muang Mukdahan- Dontan

Keang Ka Bao/ Wat Manopirom/ Wat Si Maha Pho/Wat Songkhon-Catholic/ Indochina Market/ Two Goddess Sisters Shine/ Kaewmukdahan Tower/ Pumanorom Lord Buddha/ Wat Matchimawat/ Pu Sa Dok Bua National Park

156 ~ 156 ~  Keang Ka Bao Location: Ban Na Kae Noi, Pongkam Sub-district, Wanyai District, Keang Ka Bao is long stone rapids along Mekong River, there is stone yard on the riverbank to sit and relax. In drought the water goes down, you can see the center of rapid and nice shore with all services like, accommodations, restaurants, and swim tube for those who wants to dip in the water.

Wat Manopirom Location: Wanyai District, Mukdahan Province Wat Manopirom is an ancient temple constructed by Vientiane architect. Inside the temple has old Sim (e-san ancient hall) mixing Vientiane style and also Vietnam style. Inside placed the attitude of subduing Mara statue with Naga over his head. Spectacular staircase is also antique and beautiful.

157 ~ 157 ~  Wat Si Maha Pho Location: Wanyai District, Mukdahan Province Wat Si Maha Pho is an ancient temple for a decade. In the temple has old Sim (e-san ancient hall), mixing arts between Thai, Vietnam, France and consisted of 3 side walls with story of Gautama Buddha. Furthermore, the temple has an ancient monk’s house that turned to public library built by Vietnamese in France architecture style.

Wat Songkhon-Catholic Location: Wanyai District, Mukdahan Province Catholic church built in modern architecture style, which is the most attractive and biggest church in South East Asia. The church is a single square hall and built with reinforced concrete, the wall made of glass. The church received best architecture award from Association of Siamese Architects.

158 ~ 158 ~  Indochina Market Location: Sumranchaikong rd. Muang Mukdahan District, Mukdahan Province Located at Sumranchaikong rd. in Muang Mukdahan, it’ s a place where goods are gathered from different countries like, Russia, China, Vietnam, and Laos PDR. Products mostly are clothes, ceramics, electronics, all commodities. Moreover, it also supplies goods from local people.

Two Goddess Sisters Shine Location: Sumranchaikong rd. Muang Mukdahan District, Mukdahan Province This place is regarded as sacred place for Mukdahan people. There is a tell about two sisters from Laos coast, traveling by a boat aimed to cross to Mukdahan, unfortunately the boat was crashed and both are died. The shrine has been built after that, every year in May there is a sacrifice ceremony.

159 ~ 159 ~  Kaewmukdahan Tower Location: Muang Mukdahan District, Mukdahan Province Kaewmukdahan Tower is a cylinder tower, 65.50 meter height. At the peak has Mukdahan marble ball, a white cloud circle produced by Germany. For the convenience, elevator and escalator are provided. In additional, not only the sight of Mukdahan city can be seen in birds-'eye view but also Kuntabuly district Lao PDR (Lao People's Democratic Republic).

Pumanorom Lord Buddha Location: Muang Mukdahan District, Mukdahan Province Up above Pumanorom is a place where Buddha footprint settled. Now constructing Kaew Mukda Sri Tri Rad Lord Buddha and it is Mukdahan sightseeing, also can catch a sight of second Thai- Lao friendship bridge (Mukdahan-Savannakhet) and Kaewmukda Tower as well

Wat Matchimawat Location: Dontan Sub-district, Dontan District, Mukdahan province It’s an ancient temple and a place to keep a grand ancient metal drum, which the greatest metal drum in Thailand. Sim (E-san Buddhist temple) is also can be found all over the temple. 160 ~ 160 ~  Pu Sa Dok Bua National Park Location: Ban nongmek, Pa rai Sub-district, Dontan District, Mukdahan province Pu Sa Dok Bua National Park is on a joint line of 3 provinces, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen. It has abundantly natural forest and natural beauty differences. The tourists can hike up to the top of the mountain to catch the spectacular scenery like miraculous reef and colorful of flower in the end of rainy season and see wild lotus at the peak of the mountain.

Wat Manopirom Kaewmukda Tower

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Restaurants in Loei Province

Muang Loei District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Loei Danang Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 042-830 413 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khao Piak Sen Food Type Vietnam Food, Thai Food Tel 042-833 376 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Ma Kun Food Type Vietnam Food, Thai Food Tel 042- 811 379 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

162 ~ 162 ~  Name Lan Chang Food Type Thai Food Tel 042-833 733, 085-465 1234 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name D-Loei Food Type Thai Food, Chinese Food Tel 099-245 2556

Chiang Khan District ………………………………………………………………………………………. Name Pa Bua Wan Khao Pun Nam Jaew Food Type Rice noodles, Thai Food Tel 042 821 404, 083-418 9809 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Huean Luang Phra Bang Food Type Luang Phra Bang Food, Thai Food Tel 042-821 046, 086-228 6998 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Ba Mee Feung Fa Food Type Noodle, Thai Food Tel 042-821 296, 084-034 9885 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

163 ~ 163 ~  Name Jit Som Tum Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 087-232 5259 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khao Piak Sen Soi 10 Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 085-658 4138

Pak Chom District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Pla Pao Kok Phai Food Type North-Eastern Food, Som Tum Tel 084-792 5034, 087-065 4521 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Smile Coffee By Cake Khun Pla Food Type Coffee, Bakery Tel 093-320 7780

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Restaurants in NongKhai Province

Muang NongKhai District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Daeng Naem Nueang Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 042-411 961 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Chai Khong Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 042-412 308 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Lung Juan Food Type Thai Food Tel 042-412 558 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Dee Dee Pochana Food Type Thai Food, Chinese Food Tel 042-411 548 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Tan Ta Wan Food Type Thai Food, Breakfast Tel 081-545 4464 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 165 ~ 165 ~  Name Ban Suan Prik Food Type Thai Food Tel 042-412 444, 090-289 5959 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Rim Muang Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 081-053 9622

Sang Kom District ………………………………………………………………...……………………… Name Tan Ta Wan Food Type Thai Food, Coffee Tel 042-441 433 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Pu Pe Ruean Mai Thai Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 042-441 088 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Je Na Ton Duea Food Type North-Eastern Food, Som Tum Tel 085-221 7299

166 ~ 166 ~  Si Chiang Mai District ………………………………………………………………………………………… Name Berng Kong Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 042-451 330 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Pa Sak Pla Pao Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 042-080 423

Tha Bo District ………………………………………………………………………………..……… Name Ake Pla Pao Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 042-992 722 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khum Luang Food Type Thai Food, Chinese Food Tel 042-431 831, 081-670 7632, 089-713 4316 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Mae Nang Khao Pun Pu Food Type North-Eastern Food, Rice noodles Tel 042 432 437

167 ~ 167 ~  Phon Phisai District ……………………………………………………………………………...………… Name Krua Ban Suan Pla Nam Khong Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 087-807 4155 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Ban Pla Too Food Type Noodle Tel 087-643 6263 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Rim Khong Lab Ped Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 085-742 1782

Rattanawapee District ……………………………………………………………...………………………… Name Guay Tiaw Sood Viang Jan Food Type Noodle Tel - …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name My Sis Food Type Steak, Coffee Shop, Bakery Tel - 168 ~ 168 ~ 

Restaurants in Bueng Kan Province

Muang Bueng Kan District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Nam Nuang Khun Aor Food Type Vietnam Food, North-Eastern Food Tel 042-491 866 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Sa Biang Food Type Thai Food Tel 086-031 6920 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Riverside Restaurant & Bar Food Type International Food Tel 042-082 082, 087-222 9899 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khrua Sawoei Food Type Thai Food Tel 081-778 5949

169 ~ 169 ~  Pak Khat District ………………………………………………………………………..……………… Name Kin Lom Chom Khong Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 042-404-040 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Mr.house Food Type Pizza, Italian Food Tel 084- 448 4229 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khrua Rim Khong Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 091-064 6468

Bung Khla District …………………………………………………………..…………….……………… Name Khrua Rim Khong Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 061-056 8964 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Ban Cake Nong I-Tim Food Type Bakery, Coffee Tel 080- 649 7945

170 ~ 170 ~  Restaurants in Nakhon Phanom Province

Muang Nakhon Phanom ………………………………………………………………………………...……… Name Sa Bai Dee@Nakhon Phanom Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 042-191 188, 091-569 9662 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Ruean Rim Nam Food Type Thai Food Tel 042-514 787 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Pen Pla Pen Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 087-634 7467 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Nang Naem Nueang Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 042-514 322 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Phorn Thep Food Type Thai Food, Breakfast Tel 042-511 593 171 ~ 171 ~  Tha Uthen District ……………………………………………………………..…….…………………… Name Pak Nam Chai Bu Ree Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 042-573 037 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Faak Phu Food Type Thai Food Tel 042-581-232

That Phanom District …………………………………………………………….………..………………… Name Dao Thong Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 081-380 1769 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Sweet Home Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 042- 058 321 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Eueang Kum Food Type North-Eastern Food, Thai Food Tel 089-843 4537, 086-241 9441

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Restaurants in Mukdahan Province

Muang Mukdahan …………………………………………………………………...…………………… Name Rattiya Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 042-612 627, 042-614 789 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Nutpob Rimkhong Food Type Thai Food, North-Eastern Food Tel 042-614499, 089-7116063 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khrua Vietnam Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 042-614120,086-5802849 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khao Piak Ha Yak Mukdahan Food Type Vietnam Food Tel 042 612 249 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Jok Nong Ju Food Type Thai Food, Breakfast Tel 0856610855 173 ~ 173 ~  ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Si Ri Chai Food Type North-Eastern Food, Som Tum Tel 042-613 268, 081-260 7358

Don Tan District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Yai Sang Lab Ped Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 083-540 6490 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khrua Sam Sahai Food Type North-Eastern Food Tel 086-623 1851

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 175 ~ 175 ~  5. Accommodation

Accommodation in Loei Province

Muang Loei District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Phuluang Hotel Tel 042-830 555 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Baan Fadow Family Resort Tel 081-871 9371, 042-834 663 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Loei Orchid Hotel Tel 042-861 886 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Loei Residence Hotel Tel 042-833 477 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Indiego Space Hotel Tel 090-974 2926 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 176 ~ 176 ~  Chiang Khan District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Sri Chiang Khan Hotel Tel 042 821 000 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Norn Nab Dao Rim Khong Tel 089 883 2516 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Chiang Khan Hill Resort Tel 081 902 8810 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Baan Oun Rak Rim Khong Resort Tel 086 859 8550 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Chiang Khan River Mountain Resort Tel 042 822 191

Pak Chom District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Mekong Riverside Resort & Camping Tel 082 272 7472 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Pak Chom Resort Tel 042 880 133 177 ~ 177 ~  Accommodation in NongKhai Province

Muang NongKhai District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Royal Nakhara Hotel and Convention Centre Tel 042 422 889 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Panlaan Boutique Resort Tel 042 412 878 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Hop Inn Hotel Tel 042 413 599 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name NongKhai White Hotel Tel 042 420 222 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Royal Mekong NongKhai Hotel Tel 042 465 777 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Asawann Hotel Tel 042 464 514 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 178 ~ 178 ~  Name Amanta Hotel NongKhai Tel 042 412 899 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Park & Pool Resort Tel 088 568 2300 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name NongKhai City Hotel Tel 042 421 441 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Thai Laos Riverside Hotel Tel 042 423 177

Sang Kom District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Sang Kom Riverview Resort & Restaurant Tel 063 361 4562 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Banmai Rimkong Resort Tel 042 441 560

Si Chiang Mai District ……………………………………………………………...………………………… Name Phromlikhit Sawhan Bandal Resort Tel 042 451 730 179 ~ 179 ~  Tha Bo District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Khong Den Riverside Tel 042-830 555 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Sang Thong Resort Tel 042 432 724

Phon Phisai District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Keerawan House Rim Khong Tel 081 692 4754 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name RaCha Hotel Tel 042 471 009

Rattanawapee District …………………………………………………………………………..…………… Name Huanthai Guest-house Tel 081 974 9471

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Accommodation in Bueng Kan Province

Muang Bueng Kan ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name BK Place Hotel Tel 099 638 0988 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name The One Hotel Tel 042 492 234 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Rachawadi Residence Tel 042 492 119

Pak Khat District ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name Mekhong River Resort Tel 088 322 8060 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Kongkhamkoon Hotel Tel 042 481 079 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Mr. House Italian Restaurant & Resort Tel 084 448 4229 181 ~ 181 ~  Bung Khla District …………………………………………………………………………………..…… Name The Kan Na Resort Tel 081 117 7606 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Rim Khong Resort Tel 081 670 0088

Accommodation in Nakhon Phanom Province

Muang Nakhon Phanom ……………………………………………………………………………………… Name The River Hotel Nakhonphanom Tel 042 522 999 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Siam Grand Hotel Tel 042 512 750 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name I Hotel Tel 042 543 355 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

182 ~ 182 ~  Name Phutarin Resotel Resort Tel 042 502 199 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Khongpumork Hometel Tel 042 513 323

Tha Uthen District ………………………………………………………………………………...……… Name Private Place Hotel Tel 089 570 6798

That Phanom District ………………………………………………………………………………...……… Name That Phanom River View Hotel Tel 042 541 555 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Na That Phanom Place Hotel Tel 042 532 149 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Sangthongrimkhong Hotel Tel 042 541 397

183 ~ 183 ~  Accommodation in Mukdahan Province

Muang Mukdahan ………………………………………………………………………………...……… Name Riverfront Hotel Tel 042 633 348 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Ploy Palace Hotel Tel 042 614 988 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Bird Day Boutique Hotel Tel 093 469 5588 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Villa Thiwa Hotel Tel 091 021 0012 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Mukdahan Grand Hotel Tel 042 612 020 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Baandala Tel 042-612144

184 ~ 184 ~  Wan Yai District …………………………………………………………………………...…………… Name Kang Ka Bao Resort Tel 084 391 8010

Don Tan District ………………………………………………………………………………...……… Name Ban Rim Khong Resort Tel 089 720 1398 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name Thanawadee Inn Tel 089 620 5870



256 ~ 256 ~  บรรณานุกรม ...... คณะกรรมการฝ่ายประมวลเอกสารและจดหมายเหตุในคณะ กรรมการอ านวยการจัดงานเฉลิมพระเกียรติ พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ. (2542). วัฒนธรรม พัฒนาการทางประวัติศาสตร์ เอกลักษณ์และภูมิปัญญา จังหวัดนครพนม. กรุงเทพฯ : โรงพิมพ์คุรุสภา ลาดพร้าว. คณะกรรมการฝ่ายประมวลเอกสารและจดหมายเหตุในคณะ กรรมการอ านวยการจัดงานเฉลิมพระเกียรติ พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ. (2544). วัฒนธรรม พัฒนาการทางประวัติศาสตร์ เอกลักษณ์และภูมิปัญญา จังหวัดมุกดาหาร. กรุงเทพฯ : โรงพิมพ์คุรุสภา ลาดพร้าว. คณะกรรมการฝ่ายประมวลเอกสารและจดหมายเหตุในคณะ กรรมการอ านวยการจัดงานเฉลิมพระเกียรติ พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ. (2544). วัฒนธรรม พัฒนาการทางประวัติศาสตร์ เอกลักษณ์และภูมิปัญญา จังหวัดเลย. กรุงเทพฯ : โรงพิมพ์คุรุสภา ลาดพร้าว. คณะกรรมการฝ่ายประมวลเอกสารและจดหมายเหตุในคณะ กรรมการอ านวยการจัดงานเฉลิมพระเกียรติ พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัวฯ. (2542). วัฒนธรรม พัฒนาการทางประวัติศาสตร์ เอกลักษณ์และภูมิปัญญา จังหวัดหนองคาย. กรุงเทพฯ : โรงพิมพ์คุรุสภา ลาดพร้าว. จังหวัดบึงกาฬ. (2555). ประวัติจังหวัดบึงกาฬ. บึงกาฬ : เอกสารอัดส าเนา.

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