 General Information
Nong Khai is a tourist city on the bank of the Mekong bordering the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It is the gateway to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, which is only 20 kilometres away.
Nong Khai is 615 kilometres from Bangkok and has an area of 7,739 square kilometres. It consists of the following districts: Mueang Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Phon Phisai, Tha Bo, Sangkhom, Seka, So Phisai, Si Chiang Mai, Phon Charoen, Pak Khat, Bueng Khong Long, Si Wilai, Bung Khla, Sa Khrai, Rattana Wapi, Fao Rai and Pho Tak.
How to get there
Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi which connects with Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Nong Khai. A total distance from Bangkok to Nong Khai is 615 kilometres.
Bus
There are daily bus services operated by Transport Co., Ltd and private companies. Travelling time is 10 hours. Contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.
Rail
Trains depart from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong and Bang Sue Railway Stations to Nong Khai every day. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.
Air
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Udon Thani and continue the journey by car to Nong Khai, some 50 kilometres from Udon Thani. Call 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or visit www.thaiairways.com for more information.
Festivals
Bang Fai Phaya Nak or Naga Fireball
Bang Fai Phaya Nak is a mysterious phenomenon occurred in the Mekong River. Fireballs are seen rising up from the Mekong on the night at the end of the Buddhist lent. They are visible from districts located by the Mekong. This spectacle is watched by a great number of people. A friendship boat race between Thailand and Laos is also staged during this time. |
