Talk:Nakhon Phanom/Listings

Understand

The location of Nakhon Phanom Province was once the Si Khotrabun Kingdom, the capital of which was situated on the present Laotian soil opposite to the sacred stupa, Phrathat Phanom. The legend said King Nanthasen passed away before many disasters ruined the city. Noblemen as well as people agreed to move to the opposite side of the river. With dense bamboo forest, the new city was called Marukkha Nakhon. By the year 43 AD, under the reign of Phaya Sumitratham, the prosperous kingdom renovated the Phrathat Phanom for the first time along with a grand celebration. A disaster stormed and emptied the city in the next two reigns. Marukkha Nakhon city was reconstructed on the left bank in 1257 and later renamed Si Khotrabun. In 1737, the city was moved to the right side of the Mekong River again, a slightly north of the old city. It was named Mueang Nakhon and underwent many times of relocation. In 1790, after the city ruler passed away, the city requested to be under the reign of King Rama I of Bangkok. It was then renamed Nakhon Phanom, which literally means the city of mountains.

Get in

By Car

From Bangkok, motorists can head north via Highway 1 to Saraburi, get on Highway 2 at Km.107, travel through Nakhon Ratchasima, and Amphoe Ban Phai of Khon Kaen. Then take Highway 23, via Maha Sarakham, use Highway 213, then turn right to Kalasin and Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanom via Highway 22. The total distance is 740 km.

By Bus

The state-owned bus operator, Transport Co., Ltd. operates ordinary bus and air-conditioned coach services between Bangkok and Nakhon Phanom. From Bangkok, the bus leaves the Bangkok Northeastern Bus Terminal daily. For more information, call Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 or 0 4251 1403 for the Nakhon Phanom office. Private-owned bus services include Saeng Prathip (Tel. 0 4252 0411), Chaiyasit (Tel. 0 4252 0561) and Cherd Chai Tour (Tel. 0 6225 6063, 0 4251 2098)

By Air

Nok Air operates daily flights between Bangkok and Nakhon Phanom. For more information www.nokair.com

There is no bus service to get around the city. The only chartered vehicle available is the so-called ‘Skylab’, a motorcycle-drawn tricycle. The fare ranges from 10-60 baht, depending on the distances.

See

Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Phanom

Wat Okat Si Bua Ban (วัดโอกาสศรีบัวบาน) Located by the Mekong River in the Mueang Nakhon Phanom Municipality, the sacred temple has been honoured since ancient times. The temple houses two ancient Buddha statues ‘Phra Tio’ and ‘Phra Thiam’, which are situated together. Phra Tio, 60 cm. high, was carved from ‘Tio’ wood and later covered with gold plate. The Buddha image was built by the King of Si Khotrabun in the year 785. Phra Thiam was an imitation - ‘Thiam’ - of Phra Tio. The image was built during the reign of King Khattiyawong. Both Buddha images are sacred icons of the city.

Wat Si Thep Pradittharam (วัดศรีเทพประดิษฐาราม) The temple is located on Si Thep Road, opposite Chumchon Thetsaban 3 School, in Amphoe Mueang, and was established in 1859. Besides housing beautiful murals regarding the Lord Buddha’s history, the temple also houses an important Buddha image called Phra Saeng. Phra Saeng was created synchronically with Phra Suk and Phra Sai (situated at Wat Phon Chai, Nong Khai). By the Phra Ubosot is a pagoda that houses the ashes of a famous monk, Luangpu Chan ( Phra Thep Sitthachan). His lifelike statue is placed in the Thep Sittharam Building. The temple has a beautiful building constructed in 1921. It was awarded by the Association of Siamese Architects for Best Preserved Architecture in the category of Places of Worship and Temples.

Wat Mahathat (วัดมหาธาตุ) The temple was built since the year 607 by Phraya Maha Ammat, the army leader from Vientiane. It houses an important stupa, Phrathat Nakhon. The square-based stupa is 5.85 metres wide and 24 metres high. The temple also has a very beautiful Phra Ubosot. Wat Mahathat is located on Sunthon Wichit Road, in Mueang Nakhon Phanom Municipality.

St. Anna’s Church Nong Saeng (วัดนักบุญอันนา หนองแสง) Located on Sunthon Wichit Road, by the Na Mueang Embankment, the church was built in 1926. Through its beautiful architecture, the church represents the town that houses people from different ethnicities. Before Christmas Eve of each year, Christians from different communities will make stars and place them in the church.

Wat Pho Si (วัดโพธิ์ศรี) Located on Sunthon Wichit Road, by the Mekong River, the temple houses ‘Phra Thong’, a bronze Buddha image in the gesture of subduing Mara built in the Lan Xang style in the early Ayutthaya period. In the past, when the Buddha image was taken to participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival, there was always a storm and heavy rain. So, today, the people switched to water other Buddha images during Songkran. Phra Thong will be watered on the full moon day of the 6th lunar month. At the end of Buddhist Lent, the temple is a major venue of the Wax Castle Festival celebration.

Rama IX Park (สวนหลวง ร.9) Situated at the northern end of Nakhon Phanom city, the park was built to celebrate the 60th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King.

Na Mueang Embankment (เขื่อนหน้าเมืองนครพนม) The scenic embankment allows visitors to enjoy the sunrise and sunset view by the Mekong River. It is situated opposite to Tha Khaek, Kham Muan Province of Lao PDR.

Si Khotrabun Golden Beach (หาดทรายทองศรีโคตรบูร) One of the most beautiful river beaches in Northeastern Thailand, the beach, from February to May, extends to the middle of the Mekong River and attracts lots of people. The beach is situated right opposite Kham Muan Provincial Office of Lao PDR.

Ban Na Chok (Ho Chi Minh’s House) (บ้านนาจอก/ บ้านโฮจิมินห์) The village was once a safe house for Ho Chi Minh, an ex-president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, during 1924 -1931 when he led the war for Vietnam’s independence. The village is shady with various plants. Vietnamese cuisine is available. Ban Na Chok is located at Km. 237-238 on Highway 22 (Nakhon Phanom – Sakon Nakhon). For more information, call Tel. 0 4252 2430.

Amphoe Tha Uthen

Phrathat Tha Uthen (พระธาตุท่าอุเทน) The large three-storey, 15-metre high stupa was built in 1911 to cover a tunnel containing precious items as well as to house Arhat’s relic from Yangon. The relic’s annual celebration is held from the13th day of the waxing moon to the 1st day of the waning moon of the 4th lunar month. The stupa is located at Ban Tha Uthen, close to Amphoe Tha Uthen District Office, around 26 km. from Nakhon Phanom. Motorists can use Highway 212.

Phra Bang, Wat Trai Phum (พระบางวัดไตรภูมิ) Phra Bang is a standing Buddha image in the gesture of stopping the flood built in the Lan Xang style. The people believe that the sacred Buddha image always attracts rain whenever the image is taken in a rain-begging parade. The history of this Buddha statue can be dated back to over 500 years ago. Tourists are required to get permission from the abbot for paying respect to the statue.

Amphoe Ban Phaeng

Phu Langka National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูลังกา) Covering a total area of 50 sq. km., the park boundary covers parts of Amphoe Ban Phaeng of Nakhon Phanom and Amphoe Seka of Nong Khai. It features three mountains and small ranges lie along the Mekong River. The park is blanketed by tropical rain forest, mixed deciduous forest and deciduous dipterocarp forest, which is a habitat for a number of wildlife, as well as watershed for many streams. To get there. From Nakhon Phanom, use Highway 212 bound for Ban Phaeng for 105 km., turn left at Km. 220, 6 km. before Ban Phaeng.

Attractions in the Park

• Namtok Tat Kham (น้ำตกตาดขาม) The small waterfall runs through 4 levels into a pond. Its shady surroundings make it a nice place to relax.
• Namtok Tat Pho (น้ำตกตาดโพธิ์) Originating from the Phu Langka Range, the waterfall runs through 4 steep levels, each of which is over 10 metres high. The second level is 30 metres high. To get there. From Nakhon Phanom, use Highway 212 and turn left at Km. 214. The waterfall is 3 km. Away from the highway, some 4 km. from Namtok Tat Kham.

Amphoe That Phanom

Phrathat Phanom (พระธาตุพนม) The sacred stupa is located in the compound of Wat Phrathat Phanom Woramahawihan. The archaeological excavation indicates that the stupa was built during the 7th-9th Century. Legend says that the Venerable Mahakasapa, with 500 Arhats and rulers of other cities, joined hands in building the stupa and placed the chest bone relic of the Lord Buddha inside. Mirroring the Khmer architectural influence, the stupa has undergone many restorations. In 1942, the temple was honoured as a first-class royal temple.

The stupa is the real icon that nourishes the hearts of Nakhon Phanom’s people, as well as people from other provinces and Laotian Buddhists. It is believed that those who have visited the stupa 7 times will be considered the children of the stupa; and prosperity can be expected. Even once in a lifetime is considered auspicious.

On 11 August, 1975, at 7.38 p.m., after days of heavy rainstorm, the ancient stupa collapsed. The Royal Thai Government and people nationwide contributed to rebuild it in the former shape. The stupa was completed on 23 March, 1979. Besides the Lord Buddha’s relic, the reconstructed stupa houses thousands of pieces of precious items. Its crown is a golden umbrella weighing 110 kg. The new elegant stupa, on a square base, is 12.33 metres wide and 53.60 metres high. An annual celebration is held from the 10th day of the waxing moon to the 1st day of the waning moon of the 3rd lunar month. To get there. The stupa is 53 km. from Nakhon Phanom along Highway 212. Air-conditioned coaches and buses regularly leave the provincial bus terminal for the stupa.

Amphoe Renu Nakhon

Renu Nakhon (เรณูนคร) Renu Nakhon is home to the Phu Thai ethnic group who strongly preserves their tradition such as welcoming guests with a ‘Bai Si’ ceremony, ‘Pha Laeng’ typical dinner party, with ‘U’ local liquor and traditional ‘Phu Thai’ dance. There are lots of souvenir shops by Wat Phrathat Renu and in the market.

The ‘Phu Thai’ dance is traditional of this ethnic group. Handed down from generation to generation, the dance mirrors harmony among the Phu Thai people. The cheerful dance is quite popular for the festive celebrations in the 5th and 6th lunar months, which are held along with the local rocket festival and annual celebration of Phrathat Renu.

Formerly, the Phu Thai dance did not have a particular pattern. Mostly, men grouped up to show off to ladies. Presently, both men and women perform this rare traditional dance in couples. To get there. Renu Nakhon is 15 km. from Phrathat Phanom, 51 south of Nakhon Phanom. Motorists can use Highway 212; turn right at Km. 44 to Highway 2031. Renu Nakhon is 7 km. away.

Phrathat Renu (พระธาตุเรณู) The stupa is located in Wat That Renu, Ban Renu Nakhon. Built in 1918, the stupa is an imitation of the former Phrathat Phanom in a smaller size. Phrathat Renu, 35 metres high and 8.37 metres wide, has niches on the four sides. The stupa houses the ‘Tipitaka’ – the three divisions of the Buddhist Canon, gold and silver Buddha statues, precious items and regalia of Nakhon Phanom’s rulers and noblemen.

The ordination hall houses a golden Buddha image, Phra Saen, which was built in a fine meditation posture in the Laotian style.

To get there There is no direct bus service between Nakhon Phanom and Renu Nakhon. Tourists can take the bus to Wat Phrathat Phanom, get off at Ban Lak Sila, then charter a ‘skylab’ or take a motorcycle taxi to the temple, 7 km. away.

Amphoe Na Kae

Phrathat Si Khun (พระธาตุศรีคูณ) The stupa is a sacred place for Na Kae people. Phrathat Si Khun is similar to Phrathat Phanom, but it has different details. From Amphoe That Phanom, tourists can go via Highway 212 for 7 km., turn right to Highway 223. Keep going for 20 km. to Amphoe Na Kae. The stupa is on the left.

Wat Phu Tham Phra (วัดภูถ้ำพระ) The temple houses Prasat Thong Pagoda that contains relics of the Lord Buddha and Arhats. This temple is a quiet place where a famous monk, Phra Achan Man Phurithata Thera, practiced his meditation. It is 6 km. from Ban Na Kae Noi.

Dan Sao Khoi (ดานสาวคอย) The hill-top rock terrace offers a nice view of Phrathat Phanom. Its romantic ambience attracts couples in love to enjoy the view. In the past, it was a meeting point for couples before going to gather wild produce together. The rock terrace is situated on the Phu Phan Range, in the compound of Wat Phu Phan Dan Sao Khoi Wanaram, 6 km. from Amphoe Na Kae. It shares the same entrance as Ramkhamhaeng University, Nakhon Phanom Campus. Due to the bad road condition, a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.

Amphoe Pla Pak

Wat Phrathat Maha Chai (วัดพระธาตุมหาชัย) The 37 metre high stupa of Ban Maha Chai is regarded as a sacred monument as it houses relics of the Lord Buddha and Arhats. The temple also houses sacred Buddha images; namely, Phra Phutthachaiyasit, the principal Buddha image, as well as a Buddha image carved from a neem tree, which is the largest of its kind in Thailand. The murals in the Phra Ubosot, featuring the history of the Lord Buddha, are quite beautiful.

Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over the ceremony to place the relics into the stupa in 1975. The temple is also the monastery of Phra Sunthon Thammakon (Luangpu Khamphan Khosapanyo), a famous monk of Nakhon Phanom and the Northeast region. To get there. The temple is 39 km. from Nakhon Phanom. Motorists can use Highway 22. Turn left at Km. 201-202. The temple is 2 km. off the main road.

Amphoe Na Wa

Phrathat Prasit (พระธาตุประสิทธิ์) The sacred stupa houses the chest bone relic of the Lord Buddha. It is located 98 km. from Nakhon Phanom. Visitors can use Highway 212, via Amphoe Tha Uthen, turn left into Highway 2032 to Amphoe Si Songkhram for another 72 km.

Buy

Nakhon Phanom’s local handicrafts include:

Cotton and Silk (ผ้าฝ้ายและผ้าไหม) The production base is located in Amphoe Renu Nakhon, Amphoe That Phanom, Amphoe Si Songkhram, and Amphoe Na Wa. During the dry season, the villagers in these districts always weave cotton and silk tube skirts and tie-dyed ‘Mudmee’ clothes. The famous village is Ban Nong Yang Chin in Amphoe Renu Nakhon.

Basketry (เครื่องจักสาน) The production base is in Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Pla Pak, Amphoe Renu Nakhon, and Amphoe Si Songkhram. Tourists can shop all year round for sticky rice cases, threshing baskets, and mats. The famous villages for basketry include Ban Cha-ngom and Ban Na Khok Khwai in Amphoe Mueang.

(เครื่องปั้นดินเผา) Most production sites are located in Amphoe Tha Uthen. Mortars and different sizes of water jar are available.

Iron Tools (งานตีเหล็ก) Ban Na Thon Thung, Amphoe That Phanom, always produces knives, axes, curved spades, and hoes. The production processes only in the dry season.

Local Musical Instruments (เครื่องดนตรีพื้นเมือง) Khaen - a local style panpipe - is produced mainly from Ban Tha Ruea, Amphoe Na Wa, and Ban Phanom, Amphoe Tha Uthen.

" Traditional Thai and Isaan musical Instruments Ban Nong Saeng- Ban Lung Xylophone, drum, Guitars, Pan Pipes, flutes etc 0 862 185 145

Local Products and Souvenir Shops

• Charoensi Thai Silk (เจริญศรีไหมไทย) 90-92 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 3854.
• Thansamai Mu Yo (ทันสมัยหมูยอ) 270 Bamrung Mueang Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1853.
• Indochin Market (ตลาดสินค้าอินโดจีน) Sunthon Wichit Rd.
• Phatchani Nakhon Phanom (พัชนีนครพนม) 262-264 Thamrong Prasit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 3579, 0 1545 5742.
• Luk Ket (ลูกเกด) 522/3 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 2853, 0 4251 2226.
• Mu Yo Loet Rot (หมูยอเลิศรส) 258-260 Thamrong Prasit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1645.
• Rianthong Mu Yo (เหรียญทองหมูยอ) 350 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 2418.
• Anchali (อัญชลี) 22/2 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1442.
• Isaan Music and Dance - Ban Nong Saeng Tel 0 862 185 145

Festival

Phrathat Phanom Fair (งานมนมัสการพระธาตุพนม) The annual celebration is scheduled to be held from the 10th day of the waxing moon to the 1st day of the waning moon of the 3rd lunar month. It is an important celebration for the people of Nakhon Phanom and nearby provinces.

Illuminated Boat Procession (Huea Fai) (งานประเพณีไหลเรือไฟนครพนม) Held from the full moon day to the 1st day of the waning moon of the 11th lunar month, the procession always illuminates the Mekong River in front of the city hall.

The dazzling procession is held to welcome the Lord Buddha back to Earth after preaching to his mother in heaven during the three-month period of Buddhist Lent. As part of the inherited tradition, the illuminated boat procession is among the numerous offerings to the Lord Buddha. The celebration has been handed down since ancient times.

In the past, the illuminated boats were 10-12 metre long rafts made of a banana trunk or bamboo. The raft was loaded with desserts, offerings, flowers, joss sticks, with candles and lamps to illuminate it before being launched onto the river. Today, the boat is built to be larger and much more extravagant. And it impressively illuminates the river during the festival.

Boat Races (Suang Huea) (การแข่งเรือ) The old tradition is held annually at the end of Buddhist Lent. It is quite successful to strengthen the harmony and relationship between the Thai and Laotian people along the Mekong River. The 3-km races take place on the Mekong River, in front of the Nakhon Phanom Embankment. The races are quite exciting as strong currents make them more difficult.

‘Saek Ten Sak’ Tradition.(ประเพณีแสกดต้นสาก) The ‘Pestle Dance” belongs to the Saek ethnic group in At Samat Village, 4 km. from Nakhon Phanom. The dance is performed annually on the 3rd day of the waxing moon of the 3rd lunar month to please the spirit. If the dance is to be performed in another period, the spiritual leader will have to ask for permission by offering a pig’s head, 20-baht cash, and liquor, then pick up a predictive coloured stick. If the leader picks up a stick of the same colour, that means the spirit does not allow.

The dancers will perform to the fast rhythm of drums and striking pestles painted in red and white.

‘So Thang Bang’ Tradition (ประเพณีโส้ทั้งบั้ง) The ‘So’ ethnic group, both men and women, perform this traditional dance in the funeral to send the soul of the deceased to heaven. The ‘So’, who speak their own language which sounds like Mon and Khmer, settled down in Amphoe Tha Uthen, Amphoe Na Kae, and Amphoe Si Songkhram.

Phu Thai Dance (การฟ้อนผู้ไทย) The dance of the ‘Phu Thai’ ethnic group is performed in festivals during the 5th and 6th lunar months. Although the dancers do not perform synchronically, the dance entertains the audience with beautiful postures from the dancing couples, male and female. Besides the rare dance, the ‘Phu Thai’ welcome tourists with their typical ‘Bai Si Su Khwan’ welcoming ceremony, ‘Pha Laeng’ traditional dinner, and ‘U’ local fermented liquor from the jar. Available at Ban Phu Thai, Amphoe Renu Nakhon, the dance and dinner can be arranged for prior booking. For more information, contact Mr. Chaibodin Saliphan at Tel. 0 4257 9174, 0 1263 2458. A minimum of 35 guests is required.

Itinerary

Example of a Tour Programme

• 5.30 - 6.30 a.m. Witness the sunrise by the Mekong River.
• 6.30 - 7.30 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel or congee in the market.
• 8.00 - 8.30 a.m. Leave to visit Phrathat Tha Uthen.
• 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. Visit Phrathat Prasit at Amphoe Na Wa, shopping for local musical instruments or silk.
• 12.00 a.m. Lunch at Amphoe Na Wa.
• 1.00 - 2.00 p.m. Visit Wat Phrathat Maha Chai and the country’s largest Buddha image carved from neem wood.
• 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. Visit Phrathat Phanom.
• 3.30 - 4.30 p.m. Visit Phrathat Renu and shop for local products and souvenirs in the temple.
• 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. Return to Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Phanom.
• 6.30 - 8.00 p.m. Enjoy the scenery by a boat cruise along the Mekong River.

Sleep

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Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Phanom

• Grand (แกรนด์) 210 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1281, 0 4251 1526. 45 rooms 230-380 baht.
• K.S. Mansion (เค.เอส. แมนชั่น) 207-2 Aphiban Bancha Rd., Tel. 0 4251 6100, Fax. 0 4251 6150. 36 rooms 280-400 baht.
• J.R. Mansion (เจ.อาร์. แมนชั่น) 68/3 Aphiban Bancha Rd., Tambon Nai Mueang, Tel.

0 4251 6355-8, Fax. 0 4251 6359. 45 rooms 350-400 baht.

• Mekong Grand View (แม่โขงแกรนด์วิว) 527 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 3564-70, Fax. 0 4251 1037. 116 rooms 700-2,500 baht.
• Nakhon Phanom Riverview (นครพนม ริเวอร์วิว) 9 Nakhon Phanom - That Phanom Rd., Tel. 0 4252 2333-40, Fax. 0 4252 2777, 0 4252 2780. 122 rooms 900-9,000 baht.
• First (เฟิสท์) 16 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1253. 63 rooms 160-300 baht.
• River Inn (ริเวอร์อินท์) 137 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1305. 8 rooms 500 baht.
• Lucky (ลักกี้) 131 Soi So Watthana Uthit, Aphiban Bancha Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1274. 14 rooms 190-395 baht.
• Windsor (วินเซอร์) 272 Bamrung Mueang Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1346, 0 4251 1156. 50 rooms 250-400 baht.
• Wiang Inn (เวียงอินท์) 18 Soi So Watthana Uthit, Aphiban Bancha Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1298. 28 rooms 80-300 baht.
• Si Thep (ศรีเ��พ) 197 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1437, 0 4251 2395, Fax. 0 4251 1346. 87 rooms 320-600 baht.

Amphoe That Phanom

• Kaeng Pho Resort (แก่งโพธิ์ รีสอร์ท) 95 Mu 12 Tambon That Phanom, Tel. 0 4254 1412-3. 19 bungalows 200-600 baht.
• Chaiwan Hotel (ชัยวัลย์) Wonderful Family Own 38 Mu 14 Phanom Phanarak Rd., Tel. 0 4254 1391. 9 rooms 120-200 baht
• That Phanom Resort (ธ���ตุพนม รีสอร์ท) 371 Chayangkun Rd., Tel. 0 4254 1047, 0 4252 5577. 46 rooms 250-600 baht.
• Kritsada Rim Khong (กฤษดาริมโขง) 90 Mu 2 Rim Khong Rd., Tambon That Phanom, Tel. 0 4254 0088, 0 1262 4111. 25 rooms 350-600 baht.
• Rim Khong Bungalow (ริมโขง บังกะโล) 130 Mu 14 Soi Prem Puchani, Phanom Phanarak Rd., Tel. 0 4254 1634. 9 rooms 250-400 baht.
• Saeng Thong Rim Khong Guesthouse (แสงทองริมโขง เกสต์เฮาส์ 57 Mu1 Rim Khong Rd., Tel. 0 4252 5614, 0 4254 1397. 9 rooms 200-300 baht.

Amphoe Renu Nakhon

• Renu Resort (เรณู รีสอร์ท) 85 Mu 3 Tambon Renu, Tel. 0 4257 9155. 20 rooms 200-350 baht.

Amphoe Ban Phaeng

• Ban Phaen Phatthana (บ้านแพนพัฒนา) 153/1 Mu 3 Rat Bamrung Rd., Tambon Ban Phaeng, Tel. 0 4259 1026. 15 rooms 100-200 baht.

Eat

Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Phanom

• Khrua Si Thep (ครัวศรีเทพ) Si Thep Hotel, 190 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 2280.
• Tawan Daeng (ตะวันแดง) 332 Fueang Nakhon Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1597.
• Na Chok Kung Phao (นาจอกกุ้งเผา) 20 Mu 5 Ban Na Chok, Tambon Nong Yat, Tel. 08 1791 3186.
• Not (น็อต) 494 Aphiban Bancha Rd., Tambon Nai Mueang, Tel. 0 4251 1994.
• Phonthep (พรเทพ) 346 Si Thep Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1593 (congee, local style fried egg, coffee and bread).
• Mao (เมา) 3 Bamrung Mueang Rd., Tel. 0 4251 2492.
• Mukda (มุกดา) 403 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1074, 0 4251 1455, 0 4251 2729.
• Rap Tawan (รับตะวัน) The Mekong Grand View Hotel, 527 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Tel. 0 4251 3564-70.
• Luk Tan (ลูกตาล) 83 Bamrung Mueang Rd., Tel. 0 4251 1456.
• VIP (วีไอพี) 137 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Tel. 0 4251 1305.
• Suan Phai (สวนไผ่) 88 Chayangkun Rd., Tel. 0 4251 2382.
• Suan Rungrueang (สวนรุ่งเรือง) 64/2 Chayangkun Rd., Tel. 0 4251 2197, Fax. 0 4251 1880.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 19:54, 6 February 2010 (EST)