The Mekong River flows along the horizontal Nong Khai’s
northern side, separating it from Laos. The provincial
city, sitting on the Mekong bank, is only 24 km from Vientiane,
the capital of Laos. Once a sleepy border town, the Thai-Laos
Friendship Bridge transformed it into one of the busiest
commercial centers in the region. Yet, it has still retained
its peaceful, riverside charms. Outside the city is a
wealth of beautiful scenery comprised of lush forests
and many small, interesting towns dotting the banks of
Mekong River.
Nong Khai is 615 kilometres
from Bangkok and has an area of 7,739 square kilometres.
It consists of the following districts: Muang, 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.
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