Discovery
LOCATION
Nongkhai is the northernmost of the northeastern (Isan) provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from east clockwise) Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, and Loei. To the north it borders Vientiane Province, Vientiane Prefecture, and Bolikhamxai of Laos. Over the centuries the control of the province swung between the Thai Kingdom Ayutthaya, and the Laotian kingdom Lan Xang, as their respective powers ebbed and flowed in the region. The Prap Ho Monument before the old city hall (now a museum and cultural center) memorialises the dead of the Haw wars. The province is in the valley of the Mae Nam Kong (Mekong River), which also forms the border with Laos. There are highlands to the south. The Laotian capital Vientiane is only 25 kilometres away from the provincial capital of Nong Khai. The Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, which connects the two countries, was built jointly by the governments of Thailand, Laos, and Australia, and was opened in 1994.
NONGKHAI
The Marvelous City
Create memories of a lifetime in one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Nongkhai. Relax on gorgeous natural scenery, explore a cultural hub of art and entertainment,
or check out the many famous landmarks around the city.
Our
Sightseeing
PHO CHAI TEMPLE
SKYWALK
SKYWALK
@Pha Tung, Sangkhom
Step out on a cliff-edge walking where marvelous sky aboves you and the spectacular Mekong river view spreads out below. The newest landmark of Nongkhai,the first glass-floored of Thailand locates Phatung, Sangkhom, Nongkhai. It is far from the city around 87 km. The skywalk is a bird’s eye view of the Mekong experiences features neighbour countryside, rice field , sea of mist and more on exciting horseshoes walkway that leads to a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 500 metres drop. The walk is presented in an interpretive storytelling format that will connect you to the peace world in a deep and meaningful way.
PHO CHAI TEMPLE
KEEP CALM AND GO TO THE TEMPLE
Wat pho chai where Luangpho Phra Sai is, a sacred Buddha image of the town which is respected by the people of Nong Khai. Therefore, royal temple is the most important and most sacred of Nongkhai. The walls are decorated with exquisite paintings. The gold sitting Buddha of the temple, Laungpho Phra Sai, is probably one of the three statues made at the request of Laotian King Lan Xiang’s daughter the reign of King Rama I. But during the trip one of them sank in Mekong river. The third statue is in Wat Phathum Wanaram in Bangkok. Every year on full moon day in seventh lunar month, the people of Nongkhai always will hold a rocket merit-making fair or Bun Bang Fai to worship Phra Sai at Wat Pho Chai.
Wat Pho Chai is a temple and when you visit a temple on Thailand. There are some rules to know and follow.
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Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
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Take off your shoes when entering the buildings.
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Be quiet
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Don’t hug or kiss
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Don’t point your feet to Buddha’s image
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Don’t smoke
CHOMCHANG
HOMESTAY
Live like a local:Chomchang homestay in Nongkhai. A variety of authentic and meaningful experience in local communities awaits. Chomchang is the sufficiency model village in Thailand full fills with the numerous Thai-Esan cultures, the way of lives alongside Mekong river along with local generousness. You can visit the local park, watching local performance and tasting famous local products. This place is appropriate for people who love relaxing, exploring the local style living and finding the meaningful life.
“Don’t just visit but live it”
Chomchang Homestay is always available for you.
THAI-LAO
FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE
The first border crossing bridge is over the Mekong which links the town of Nongkhai of Thailand with the capital of the Lao people’s Democratic Republic, Vientiane by the Australian Agency for international Development (AusAID). Since its opening, the Friendship bridge has brought about benefits to the two neighbour countries in the term of their economics, trade, tourism, investment, cultural exchanges, transportation and logistics. The bridge not only connects the two nations physically; It also brings together the Thai and Lao people, enhancing people-people relationship. The bridge becomes an enduring symbol of friendship and cooperation between Australia, Thailand and Lao.
THASADET
MARKET
Indo-China Market
If you enjoy shopping and eating food, here is an interesting experience, you can walk through a narrow corridor full of small shops with many different goods from Indochina ,and East Europe including food, utensils, herbs, souvenirs, handmade crafts, electronic devices. If you are hungry, there are many restaurant alongside the Mekong river to choose and the best one we recommend you, is Dang Nam-Neaung, the signature vietnam style restaurant.
PRAP HO
Monument
This monument was built to honor the dead who crushed the Chinese Ho rebellion of 1886. The monument,built on the order of Prince Prachak Silpakhom, was originally behind Nong Khai police station but was moved in 1949 to its present location at the intersection of roads entering Nong Khai. The monument has inscriptions in Thai, Chinese, Lao and English. The province holds a celebration at the monument every March 5th.
