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.
