 As
the Mekong River flows east pass Nong Khai and
then south, it progresses down the Nakhon Phanom’s
entire elongated eastern side, separating it from
Laos. With a past that dates back many thousands
of years, the province is a collection of diverse
cultures and traditions from the various ethnic
groups that now inhabit this land. The province,
literally translated as “city of hills”, is renowned
for its beautiful scenery and a great place to
spend a few relaxing days by the Mekong River.
The city contains one of the most important Buddhist
pilgrimage sites, revered in both Thailand and
neighboring Laos. The province is opposite Tha
Khaek in Laos.
Nakhon Phanom is 740
kilometers from Bangkok. The province has an
area of 5,512 square kilometers. It consists
of the following districts: Muang Nakhon Phanom,
Pla Pak, Tha Uthen, Phon Sawan, Ban Phaeng,
That Phanom, Renu Nakhon, Na Kae, Si Songkhram,
Na Wa, Na Thom and Wang Yang.
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