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.
