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Talk:Nong Khai/Listings

Understand
Nong Khai is a border town on the bank of the Mekong River. This province is a gateway to Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR.), with a friendship bridge linking between the two countries. The history of Nong Khai dates back to over 200 years ago. Initially, this riverside area was spotted with small towns; namely, Phran Phrao, Wiang Khuk, Pakho, and Phai (Ban Bueng Khai). At present, traces of ancient places have been found in temples along the Mekong River on the route Tha Bo – Si Chiang Mai. During the reign of King Rama III of the Rattanakosin era, Chao Anuwong, the ruler of Vientiane, staged a rebellion. King Rama III appointed Chao Phraya Ratchathewi to lead an army to attack Vientiane. The army won with the important forces supported by Thao Suwothanma (Bunma), the ruler of Yasothon, and Phraya Chiangsa. The king, therefore, promoted Thao Suwo to be the ruler of a large town to be established on the right bank of the Mekong River. The location of Ban Phai was chosen for the town called Nong Khai, which was named after a very large pond to the west.

Nong Khai is 615 km. from Bangkok, covering an area of around 7,332 sq km. This province has the longest distance along the Mekong River; measuring 320 km. The area is suitable for agriculture and freshwater fishery. It is also a major tourist attraction where visitors can easily cross the border into Laos. There are temples, culture and folk ways of life, which are interesting. Hotel accommodation is available and comfortable. There are various kinds of food and souvenir products. By all these charms, people have been drawn to visit this riverside town.

By car
From Bangkok, drive along Highway 1, past Saraburi and switch to Highway 2, via Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, to Nong Khai, totalling 615 km.

By bus
The Transport Company Limited has a regular bus service both ordinary and air-conditioned to Nong Khai every day. For further information, contact the Mo Chit 2 (Chatuchak) Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 2936 2852-66, or visit the website www.transport.co.th. In addition, there is a private bus service: 407 Phatthana, Tel. 0 2992 3475-8, 0 4241 1261; Chan Tour Limited, Tel. 0 2618 7418, 0 4241 2195; Barami Tour, Tel. 0 2537 8249, 0 4246 0345; and Cherdchai Tour, Tel. 0 2936 0253, 0 4246 1067.

By train
The State Railway of Thailand has a train service from Bangkok to Nong Khai every day. For further information, contact the travel service unit, Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4444, or visit the website www.railway.co.th.

By plane
There are flights to Udon Thani. A further bus trip for 51 km. to Nong Khai is required. For further information, contact the Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI): Bangkok office, Tel. 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000; Nong Khai office, Tel. 0 4241 1592; or visit the website www.thaiairways.com.

Intra-provincial Transport
Visitors can use car rental services operated by many tour companies in town. They may choose a tricycle service called “Skylab” for visiting tourist spots in town and nearby areas, such as Tha Sadet Market, Wat Pho Chai, Sala Kaeo Ku, and Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge. From the Nong Khai Bus Terminal, there is a bus service from Nong Khai to Loei, past Amphoe Tha Bo, Amphoe Si Chiang Mai and Amphoe Sangkhom in Nong Khai, and Amphoe Chiang Khan in Loei. The route runs along the Mekong River. In these districts, there are guesthouses available for visitors. Inter-provincial Transport Apart from a Nong Khai – Bangkok bus service, the Nong Khai Bus Terminal also provides its service on other routes: Nong Khai – Rayong (both ordinary and air-conditioned), and ordinary buses on the Nong Khai – Loei, Nong Khai – Nakhon Phanom, and Nong Khai – Udon Thani routes. Contact the Nong Khai Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 4241 1612. Trains are available from Nong Khai to Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Bangkok three times a day. Contact the Nong Khai Railway Station, Tel. 0 4241 1582.

Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai
Prap Ho Monument (อนุสาวรีย์ปราบฮ่อ) is located in front of the old city hall. The cremated bones of those who lost their lives in the suppression of the Ho in 1886 have been contained inside the monument which was built by an order of Luang Prachaksinlapakhom, the suppression commander, to honour the good deeds of those who sacrificed their own lives for the nation. There are inscriptions in Chinese, English, Laotian and Thai on all four directions of the monument. A worshipping ceremony and a fair to celebrate the monument are held every year on 5 March.

Wat Pho Chai (วัดโพธิ์ชัย) is a royal temple, located on Pho Chai Road in the Mueang Nong Khai Municipality. Luangpho Phra Sai, a sacred Buddha image of the town which is respected by the people of Nong Khai, is housed here. This Buddha image sitting cross-legged, which was cast from bright yellow gold in the posture of subduing Mara, has graceful features. According to legend, three daughters of the King of Lan Chang had three Buddha images cast and named each to associate with their names: Phra Soem, Phra Suk, and Phra Sai to the eldest, middle, and youngest siblings, respectively. Originally, the three images were housed in Vientiane. In the reign of King Rama III, they were invited to Nong Khai by boat. On the way to Nong Khai, Phra Suk was drowned by a storm. Phra Soem and Phra Sai were invited to house in Nong Khai. Later on, in the reign of King Rama IV, Phra Soem was taken to Bangkok. Phra Sai is still housed at Wat Pho Chai in Nong Khai. Every year on the full moon day in the seventh lunar month, the people of Nong Khai always hold a rocket merit-making fair or Bun Bang Fai to worship Phra Sai at Wat Pho Chai.

Tha Sadet Market (ตลาดท่าเสด็จ) is located along the Mekong River in the Mueang Nong Khai Municipality. This is a source of products from Indochina and East Europe, including dried food, processed food, and utensils, such as electric appliances, clothes, watches, kitchenware, etc. It is open daily from 07.00 - 18.30 hrs. Many visitors, both foreign and Thai, come to see and purchase products for sale here. Furthermore, this is a checkpoint for local people to cross the border into Laos, while visitors in general have to go through the Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge checkpoint.

Phrathat Nong Khai or Phrathat Klang Nam (พระธาตุหนองคาย หรือ พระธาตุกลางน้ำ) is a broken pagoda in the middle of the Mekong River. According to the legend of Urangkhathat (Phrathat Phanom), nine pieces of the Lord Buddha’s foot relics were kept here. The underwater survey of the Archaeological Unit Region 7 found that the pagoda which has an indented square base of 17.2 m on each side, with around 28.5 m in height, was broken into three pieces. It was presumed that the pagoda was built in around the 15th – 17th Century since its form was mostly similar to Phrathat Bang Phuan. Section 70 of the Chronicles says that “Phrathat Mueang Nong Khai collapsed on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the ninth lunar month in Buddhist Era 2390.” The river bank was eroded, so the pagoda is presently seen almost in the middle of the Mekong River.

Sala Kaeo Ku or Wat Khaek (ศาลาแก้วกู่ หรือ วัดแขก) is located 3 km. from the town of Nong Khai on the right side of the route to Phon Phisai. Presently, it is under the care of the Nong Khai Buddhist Association. This place which looks like an open museum of religious statues was created with an inspiration of Luangpu Bunluea Surirat who built it around 1978, out of his own belief that the teachings of all regions could be mixed together. Therefore, there are Buddha images in different attitudes, Hindu gods, Christian religious icons, as well as character figures from the Ramayana epic and folk legends. It is open daily during 07.00 - 17.00 hrs. Admission fee is 10 Baht per person.

Hat Chom Mani or Chom Mani Beach (หาดจอมมณี) is located around 2 km. from town, along the Mekong River. It is a sandy beach stretching about 200 m and only emerging during the dry season. April is the appropriate time for a visit. There are so many visitors, both from town and nearby provinces, that it is called the “Pattaya of Isan.” In addition, the Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge can be viewed clearly from the beach.

Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge (สะพานมิตรภาพไทย-ลาว) is a link over the Mekong River between Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai of Thailand and Tha Duea of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the town which is around 20 km. from Vientiane the capital. It was built with cooperation from three countries: Australia, Laos, and Thailand. It is the bridge that strengthens the Thai – Lao relationship on cultural, economic and social aspects. Visitors in general are required to cross the border from Nong Khai to Vientiane via this channel. This bridge is 1,174 m long and 12.7 m wide, with two driving lanes and the middle space spare for the establishment of a train track. At a foot of the bridge, there is an immigration checkpoint.

Phrathat Bang Phuan (พระธาตุบังพวน) is located in Wat Phrathat Bang Phuan, Ban Don Mu, Tambon Phrathat Bang Phuan. This ancient pagoda which contains the Lord Buddha’s relics has long been respected and worshipped by the people of Nong Khai. The original pagoda was built with bricks in the local style of architecture, featuring an Indian stupa of the same age as Phra Phathom Chedi. Then, its base collapsed in June 1970. The present pagoda which was renovated by the Fine Arts Department is an angular bell-shaped Chedi supported by a square relic chamber similar to that of a Prang, with a tapering finial crowned by an umbrella. Its lower base has five tiers and is 17.2 m wide. The pagoda measures 34.25 m from the ground. The people of Nong Khai hold a fair to worship the pagoda on the eleventh day of the waxing moon in the second lunar month every year. Within the temple compound, there are other interesting ancient places such as Sattamahasathan or the seven important places in the history of the Lord Buddha after his enlightenment, where he stayed seven days each in Bliss of Emancipation, and Sa Pappharanak or Sa Phaya Nak (pond of the Naga serpent) where in the past the water was taken to bathe a newly appointed ruler of the town as an auspicious gesture. To get there Phrathat Bang Phuan is 23 km. from town. Take Highway 2 (Nong Khai – Udon Thani) for around 11 km. and turn right to Highway 211 toward Tha Bo. Drive on to Km 10, the temple is on your right.

Amphoe Tha Bo
Luangpho Phrachao Ong Tue (หลวงพ่อพระเจ้าองค์ตื้อ) is housed in Wat Si Chomphu Ong Tue, Ban Nam Mong. This large Buddha image was cast from bronze by the royal artisans of the northern city and Lan Chang. Having graceful features, the 4 metre-high image is sitting cross-legged in the attitude of subduing Mara with a lap width of 3.29 m. It is a holy image which has gained much respect from the peoples on both of the banks of the Mekong River. According to a stone inscription, this image was built in 1562 by the royal command of Phra Chaiyachettha, King of Nakhon Wiang. The metals used included gold, brass, and silver, weighing a total of one Tue (an ancient scale of Isan) and it took seven years and seven months to finish the cast. The province has a fair to pay homage to Luangpho Phrachao Ong Tue every year on the full moon day in the fourth lunar month. To get there From the town of Nong Khai, take Highway 2 to Udon Thani and switch to Highway 211 (Nong Khai – Tha Bo). At Km 31, follow a road sign on the left to the temple for around 1 km.

Tobacco-making Village (หมู่บ้านทำยาสูบ) is along the route from Amphoe Mueang to Amphoe Tha Bo on Highway 211. The villagers grow tobacco plantations along the area parallel to the Mekong River. Here, there are picturesque views of nature.

Freshwater Fishery Village (หมู้บ้านประมงน้ำจืด) is located in Tambon Kong Nang on the Tha Bo – Si Chiang Mai route. The villagers here have freshwater fishery as a profession. Freshwater species of fish raised in their farms are Pla Taphian, Pla Nai, Pla Nuan Chan, Pla Yisok Thet, Pla Klet Ngoen, Pla Hua To, Pla Duk Thet, etc. Their produce is delivered for sale in Bangkok, the North and Isan regions.

Krayo Pastry-making Village (หมู่บ้านทำแผ่นกระยอ) is located on the route from Nong Song Hong to Amphoe Tha Bo. Here, bamboo trays are seen with Krayo pastry being sun-dried along the roadsides. Krayo pastry is used for Vietnamese food such as Popia (spring rolls) and Naem Nueang (wrap of pork and vegetables with spicy sauce). Krayo pastry is an export product as well.

Amphoe Si Chiang Mai
Phra Sutham Chedi, Wat Aranyabanphot (พระสุธรรมเจดีย์ วัดอรัญญบรรพต) is located on the Si Chiang Mai – Sangkhom Road, Tambon Ban Mo. Relics of the Lord Buddha are enshrined in this Chedi which also serves as a museum. The Chedi was constructed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand as a tribute to Luangpu Rian Woralapho, a religious master of many followers. An annual merit-making fair is held at the temple in January.

Wat Hin Mak Peng (วัดหินหมากเป้ง) is located at Ban Thai Charoen, Tambon Phra Phutthabat. The temple compound is spacious, clean and shady with various species of plants amidst tranquility. Its area on one side borders the Mekong River where a scenic view can be seen. Originally, this place was a Dharma practice place of Luangpu Thet Thetrangsi, a famous meditation master of Isan, who initiated it as a Dharma practice centre for Buddhist monks, nuns and pilgrims. After his death, a Chedi was built to enshrine his remains. Inside the temple, there is a statue of Luangpu Thet on display with the eight requisites (the three robes, the bowl, a razor, a needle, the girdle and a water-strainer) and his biography. To get there Wat Hin Mak Peng is 75 km. from town. Take Highway 211 (Nong Khai – Si Chiang Mai) and switch to Highway 2186. The temple is on your right.

Amphoe Sangkhom
Namtok Than Thong (น้ำตกธารทอง) is located in Ban Pha Tang, Mu 1, Tambon Pha Tang. This waterfall has its stream flowing along the rocky ground. There is a pond where visitors can swim. Tiers of small cascades line below for a distance of around 30 m before merging with the Mekong River. The time to visit when the waterfall holds plenty of water is between June and October. The surrounding area is an arboretum with a thick forest. To get there Take the Nong Khai – Si Chiang Mai – Sangkhom route (Highway 211) past Ban Chai Charoen to Ban Pha Tang (Highway 2186). At Km 74, around 11 km. before reaching the town, Than Thong Waterfall is on your right, while the car park is on the left.

Namtok Than Thip (น้ำตกธารทิพย์) is a high and beautiful waterfall amidst a lush forest. It has three tiers. The first tier is around 30 m high and its long white body of water rushes into a pond below. The second tier of about 100 m high can be reached through a marked trail. The third tier is around 70 m high with water flowing all year round, especially in the rainy season there will be plenty of water. To get there Drive along Highway 211. At Km 97-98, follow a road sign to turn left and go on for around 2 km. (It is about 9 km from Amphoe Sangkhom.) From the parking area, walk another 100 m.

King Amphoe Rattanawapi
Nong Khai Horticultural Research Centre (ศูนย์วิจัยพืชสวนหนองคาย) is located on the Nong Khai – Bueng Kan route (Highway 212). From the town of Nong Khai, drive on for around 63 km. Then, follow a road sign to turn right at Ban Na Yang and go on for another 200 m. Being not far from the Mekong River, this area is very moist and various species of plants have been grown here for an experiment to see their development. Visitors can walk the area to view groves of fruits, such as durian, mangosteen, Long Kong, cashew nut, etc., and local plants for conservation, such as Makiang which is used for making wine and juice. There are also furrows of local vegetables, such as Krachiao, Phakkat Ya, Som Mong, Phak Wan Pa, etc., which are eaten with Namphrik (spicy sauce) or Lap (spicy dish of minced meat) by the people of Isan. Besides, local herbs and more than 100 species of fragrant flowers are gathered here. During the cool season, colourful temperate flowers will be grown as well. This is an interesting place of agro-tourism. For further information, call 0 4242 1257.

Amphoe Pak Khat
Wat Sawang Arom or Wat Tham Si Thon (วัดสว่างอารมณ์ หรือ วัดถ้ำศรีธน) is located on the rocky ground of a hill. It is shady with trees and a small stream flows through it. The Ubosot (ordination hall) stands on a giant boulder. Down below, a reclining Buddha image is housed for the people to pay homage to. From here, a view of Laos can be seen in the distance. To get there From the town of Nong Khai, drive along Highway 212 to Amphoe Pak Khat. Follow a road sign to turn right and go on for another 500 m.

Amphoe Si Wilai
Phu Thok (ภูทอก) means an isolated mountain in Isan dialect. Located in Ban Na Kham Khaen, Tambon Na Sabaeng, this sandstone range stands out and can be seen from a distance. It consists of two hills: Phu Thok Yai and Phu Thok Noi. Previously, this area was dense woods with many wild animals. Because of its tranquility, Phra Achan Chuan Kunlachettho, a meditation master, initially established a meditation place here for Buddhists to practise the Buddha’s teachings.

Phu Thok Noi is where Wat Chetiya Khiri Wihan (Wat Phu Thok) is situated. This temple is the starting point of a walk up to the top of Phu Thok, via a wooden bridge winding around the steep mountain. The bridge was built with faith from monks, novices and villagers. The construction began in 1969 and took five years to complete. This bridge is compared to a path of virtue that leads a righteous man to leave a world and enter into emancipation by their own efforts and determination. Phu Thok is still a meditation practice centre and a place for the community’s religious affairs. Visitors shall be calm in manner and pay respect to the place. The bridge’s stairs to the mountain top are divided into seven sections. The first and second sections leading to the third section wind around the mountain which is covered by a dense dark forest with boulders and rocky grounds. At the end of the third section, a left turn is a very steep shortcut through the channel-like rock formation straight to the fifth section, but a right turn provides a path up to the fourth section. The fourth section climbs around the mountain and overlooks small hills dotting the ground below called “Dong Chomphu” whose area to the west borders Phu Langka which is a rain forest in Amphoe Seka. Here, it is a residence for nuns. The section is around 400 m in circumference and is provided with rest areas here and there along the path. The fifth section has pavilions and monk’s residences. There are several caves along the route to the sixth section. Many spacious rest areas are available on the sixth section, including cliffs, such as Pha Thep Nimit, Pha Hua Chang, Pha Thep Sathit, etc. To the north, visitors can see a natural stone bridge to Phra Wihan (hall) where the Lord Buddha’s relics are enshrined. Here, a mountainous line of Phu Thok Yai can be seen clearly. Most visitors often end their walk here. Since a further move to the seventh section goes along the winding bridge which clings to an edge of the high steep cliff, for around 400 m before reaching the shady forested hilltop destination. To visitors, this may seem horrifying and too dangerous. To get there Phu Thok is around 185 km. from the town of Nong Khai. Take Highway 212, past Pho Chai, Pak Khat and Bueng Kan districts. Then, turn left to take Highway 222 and head for Si Wilai district. From Si Wilai, take a left turn and go on for another 30 km., past Ban Na Sing, Ban Sai Ngam, to Ban Na Kham Khaen and Phu Thok.

Amphoe Bung Khla
Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary (เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าภูวัว) is located in Ban Don Chik; 3 km from Bung Khla district and take a right turn for a further trip of around 6 km. It has an area of around 186 sq. km. or 116,562 rai, covering some part of Bueng Kan, Bung Khla, Seka and Bueng Khong Long districts, and nearly bordering Laos. This sanctuary is around 150-300 m above sea level. Types of forest here are mostly Deciduous Dipterocarp Forest, Dry Evergreen Forest and Moist Evergreen Forest. Some parts of the area are sandstone mountain ridges, rocky grounds and grass fields.

Places of Interest

 * Namtok Tham Fun (น้ำตกถ้ำฝุ่น) is located in Ban Phu Sawat, Tambon Nong Doen. Drive on Highway 212, and 7 km. before reaching Bung Khla district, turn right to go on for around 4 km. The waterfall is encompassed by a timber forest with a scenic view of the northern Phu Wua. A walking trail passes a rocky ground to the cascade which is seen along the long narrow channel on the sandstone cliff. There is water only in the rainy season.

To get there Drive on Highway 212, and 12 km. before reaching Bung Khla district, turn right at Ban Chai Phon. Head for the waterfall, past Ban Phu Ngoen and Ban Don Siat, for 28 km. Or from Phu Thok, take the route via Ban Na Tong and Ban Don Siat, totalling 14 km.
 * Namtok Chet Si (น้ำตกเจ็ดสี) is located in Ban Don Siat, Tambon Ban Tong, Amphoe Seka. This very beautiful waterfall, especially during the rainy season, originates from a stream of Huai Ka-am and flows along a high sandstone cliff to spread over a long line. The falling water that hits the rocks below causes a spray of water which gives rainbow colours when seen in sunlight. So came the name “Namtok Chet Si,” which means a waterfall of seven colours.

 * Namtok Phu Tham Phra (น้ำตกภูถ้ำพระ) is located in Ban Tham Phra, Tambon Sok Kam, Amphoe Seka. It is around 34 km. from Seka district. Like other waterfalls at Phu Wua, it has water only in the rainy season. A monastic residence or Samnak Song here is tranquil and shady. Walking down to the rocky ground at the back, visitors will find a valley with a deep bottom of around 200 sq. m. where a waterfall flows down the valley. The waterfall is on a cliff of around 100 m wide and 50 m high. Visitors can play in the pool.

To get there It is rather a difficult trip. From Bung Khla district, drive on Highway 212 for 24 km. to Ban Tha Dok Kham. Turn right to take a dirt road to Huai Bang Bat and go further by boat to the waterfall.

To get there Use the same route to Namtok Chet Si. Take the Ban Chai Phon – Ban Phu Ngoen route for 13 km. Follow a small road off the route for another 5 km. Go further for the final distance on a bumpy narrow dirt road accessible by only motorcycle.
 * Namtok Chanaen (น้ำตกชะแนน) is located in Ban Phu Ngoen, Amphoe Seka. Originally, it was called “Namtok Tat Sanaen.” “Tat” literally means a place where water flows. “Sanaen” refers to “summit” or “excellence.” This waterfall has its origin from Lam Huai Sanaen. It is 100 m wide and has two tiers with an interval of 300 m. This is a large and beautiful waterfall which has water only in the rainy season. The path to the waterfall passes Khua Hin or a natural stone bridge of around 100 m long, where a phenomenon of water disappearing under the bridge can be witnessed. A walk up to the second tier passes along a stream dotted with boulders. Following the stream on its left bank, visitors will find a broad ground by a large pool. There is another small waterfall called Namtok Bueng Chorakhe, rushing down to the pool.

Travel to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic through the Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge

Visitors can visit Laos by themselves. For those who prefer convenience, there are licensed companies offering a tour service. The immigration checkpoint at the Thai – Lao Friendship Bridge is open daily during 06.00 – 22.00 hrs.

Travel Documents
Foreigners (ชาวต่างชาติ) must have a passport and visa. A visa application can be submitted to the Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Thailand at 520/1-3 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 39, Wang Thong Lang, Bang Kapi, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2539 6667, or the Consulate-General of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Khon Kaen, at 18/1-3 Phothi Sathit Road, Ban Non Than, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang, Khon Kaen, Tel. 0 4322 1861, 0 4322 3688. This must be done at least 3 official days in advance of travel, or contact a tour company for the service. A period of 30 days will be allowed for a stay in Laos. Otherwise, contact the immigration checkpoint in Laos for a visa-on arrival, allowing a period of 15 days.

To bring a car in and out of the country, a document is required with a fee as imposed. Contact a tour company in Nong Khai for the service. For further information, contact the provincial customs checkpoint, Tel. 0 4241 1518, 0 4242 1468-9, fax: 0 4241 2654. Tour Service to Laos Visitors can contact tour companies in Nong Khai for more details. Rates of the service are subject to travelling days and the number of visitors.

Festival
Prap Ho Monument Fair (งานอนุสาวรีย์ปราบฮ่อ) Being held at the Prap Ho Monument around the month of March every year. Activities in the fair include shows, games, and booths of goods at reasonable prices.

Trut Songkran Fair (งานตรุษสงกรานต์) Being held at Wat Pho Chai on Songkran Day every year. Luangpho Phra Sai and important Buddha images from other temples will be put on a procession to go around town for the general public to pay homage to and bathe the holy images. There are booths of local products at reasonable prices.

Bun Bang Fai Fair (งานบุญบั้งไฟ) Being held in the sixth lunar month (May) every year. There is a rocket contest to worship Phaya Thaen or god of the rain. It is a way the local people do to ask for rain. A temple fair will be organised in the grounds of Wat Pho Chai. Rocket shooting will be done on the field around 10 km. from Wat Pho Chai.

Bang Fai Phaya Nak (บั้งไฟพญานาค) This extraordinary miracle always occurs at the beginning of the full moon night in the eleventh lunar month (End of Buddhist Lent). It can be seen along the Mekong River in the districts of Mueang, Phon Phisai, Pak Khat, Bung Kan, Tha Bo, Si Chiang Mai and Sangkhom. Bang Fai Phaya Nak is a term used for red and pinkish fire balls, which according to belief, belong to Phaya Nak or the great serpent of the underwater world. On the day marking the End of Buddhist Lent, a great number of people come to witness this phenomenon.

Tak Bat Thewo and Thai - Lao Friendship Boat Race (งานตักบาตรเทโวและแข่งเรือมิตรภาพไทย-ลาว) Being held during the end of the Buddhist Lent festival every year. People come to offer alms to Buddhist monks in the morning. Long boat competitions, which the Thai and Lao sides will take turn to host, will be held on the Mekong River during the day.

Local Products and Souvenirs
Nong Khai has many local products for souvenirs, especially local food products such as Isan-styled sausage, Mu Yo (pork bar), Naem (fermented pork), and Vietnamese food such as Naem Nueang. In addition, there are products made of hand-woven cotton, basketry and silver ornaments available for sale at shops in town. Products being promoted on the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) programme include Huat or Muai, used to cook sticky rice, from Tambon Khai Bok Wan, Amphoe Mueang; Kluai Tak (dried banana) and Kluai Muan (rolled banana) from Amphoe Sangkhom; Khao Mao Op Krop (crispy shredded rice) from Amphoe Pak Khat; Sapparot Kuan (pineapple conserve) from King Amphoe Rattanawapi; Ya Sen Op Thang (tobacco cured in a tank) from Tambon Ban Thon, Amphoe Tha Bo, etc.

Local Product and Souvenir Shops

 * Kap Ngoen (กาบเงิน) 1066 Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4242 0421.
 * Daeng Naem Nueang (แดงแหนมเนือง) Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4241 1961.
 * Nisachon (นิสาชล) 115 Mu 11, Mittraphap Road, Ban Nong Song Hong, Tambon Khai Bok Wan. Tel. 0 4241 2457.
 * Big Chiang Super Centre (บิ๊กเจียงซุปเปอร์เซ็นเตอร์) 304 Mittraphap Road. Tel. 0 4246 5575-6.
 * Phonthip (พรทิพย์) 302 Rim Khong Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1278.
 * Phrae Mai (แพรไหม) 294 Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4241 2095.
 * Fa Mai Saikrok (ฟ้าใหม่ไส้กรอก) 546 Mi Chai Road. Tel. 0 4241 2297.
 * Mum Ngoen Mai Thai (มุมเงินไหมไทย) 292 Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4241 1235.
 * Racha Saikrok (ราชาไส้กรอก) 578/1-2 Mi Chai Road. Tel. 0 4241 2174.
 * V T Naem Nueang (วี ที แหนมเนือง) Pho Si Road. Tel. 0 4234 8551.
 * Si Chai (ศรีชัย) 1088-9 Si Sa Ket Road (Tha Sadet), Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1752.
 * Hatthakam Singtho (หัตถกรรมสิ่งทอ) 1151 Soi Chittapanya, Prachak Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1236.
 * Mu Yo Mae Thuan (หมูยอแม่ถ้วน)  657 Mi Chai Road. Tel. 0 4242 0088.

Tour Agency and Car Rental

 * Kantana Tour (กานตนาทัวร์) 192 Mittraphap Thai - Lao Road. Tel. 0 4241 1132, Fax: 0 4246 7870.
 * Chirathip Tour (จีระทิปต์ทัวร์) 186 Mittraphap Thai - Lao Road. Tel. 0 4242 1450.
 * Thai - Lao Riverside Tour (ไทย-ลาว ริเวอร์ไซด์ทัวร์) 051 Kaeo Worawut Road. Tel. 0 4246 0263-7, 0 9186 0744.
 * Naruemon Tour (นฤมลทัวร์) 179 Nong Khai - Vientiane Road. Tel. 0 4241 2565, 0 4246 7406, 0 1873 3128.
 * Nakha Travel (นาคาทราเวล) 519 Rim Khong Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 3666, Fax: 0 4241 3699.
 * Mittraphap Tour (มิตรภาพทัวร์) 170 Mu 3, Tha Udom Market, Mittraphap Thai - Lao Road. Tel. 0 4246 7880, Fax: 0 4246 7359.
 * Cho Enterprise Part. Ltd. (หจก.โจ เอ็นเตอร์ไพรส์) 181 Mittraphap Thai - Lao Road. Tel. 0 4242 3912, Fax: 0 4241 1408.
 * Phu Phaya Travel Service (ภูพญา ทราเวล เซอร์วิส) 299 Mittraphap Thai - Lao Road. Tel. 0 4246 7466.

Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai
( near indochina market )Room: 300-400 Baht. Tel. 042422870
 * Kaeo Khun Resort (แก้วคูณ รีสอร์ท) Beside Nong Khai Grand Hotel (an entrance to Sunthrawan Housing Estate). Tel. 0 4246 0293, 0 1717 9915. Website: www.janhom.com. 22 rooms; 220 – 1,200 Baht.
 * Gold Lucky Resort (โกลด์ ลักกี้ โฮเต็ล) 230/1 Soi Chom Mani 2, next to the Nong Khai Technical and Boat Building Industrial College. Tel. 0 4242 3189, 0 4242 3275. 50 rooms: 200 – 650 Baht.
 * Chan Hom Apartment (จันทร์หอม อพาร์ทเมนต์) Mi Chai Road, Soi Wat Chom Chuen. Tel. 0 4246 0293, 0 1717 9915. 28 rooms: 250 – 350 Baht.
 * Chongkon Guesthouse (จงกล เกสต์เฮาส์) 649 Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4246 0548, Fax: 0 4241 2229. 10 rooms: 100 – 300 Baht.
 * Thip Nong Khai (ทิพย์ หนองคาย) 9 Mittraphap Road, Tambon Pho Chai. Tel. 0 4246 4514-5, Fax: 0 4242 3099. 119 rooms: 500 –1,000 Baht.
 * Thai – Lao Riverside (ไทย-ลาว ริเวอร์ไซด์) 051 Kaeo Worawut Road. Tel. 0 4246 0263-7, Fax: 0 4246 0317. 72 rooms: 500 – 1,000 Baht.
 * Prachak Bungalow (ประจักษ์บังกะโล) 1178 Prachak Road. Tel. 0 4242 0510, Fax: 0 4241 2644. 35 rooms: 200 – 600 Baht.
 * Phong Wichit (พงษ์วิจิตร) 1244/1-2 Banthoeng Chit Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1583, Fax: 0 4241 1958. 38 rooms: 200 – 500 Baht.
 * Phan Thawi (พรรณทวี) 1241 Hai Sok Road. Tel. 0 4241 1568-9, Fax: 0 4246 0850. 80 rooms:    300 – 600 Baht.
 * Phan Thawi Resort (พรรณทวี รีสอร์ท) 210 Kaeo Worawut Road, Chom Mani Soi 5 (by the Mekong River). Tel. 0 4241 1008, 0 4242 6200, 0 4242 0059. 36 rooms: 400 – 1,000 Baht.
 * Phun Sap (พูลทรัพย์) 843 Mi Chai Road. Tel. 0 4241 1031. 14 rooms: 200 – 300 Baht.
 * Mat Mi Garden Guesthouse (มัดหมี่ เกสต์เฮ้าส์) 1111/4 Kaeo Worawut Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4246 0717, 0 1261 2642, Fax: 0 4241 2182. 30 rooms: 130 – 500 Baht.
 * Man Khong Apartment (มั่นคง อพาร์ทเมนต์) 268/3 Prachak Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4246 0756-9. 58 rooms: 350 Baht.
 * Mekong Guesthouse (แม่โขง เกสต์เฮาส์) 519 Rim Khong Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4246 0689, Fax: 0 4242 0797. 20 rooms: 100 – 300 Baht.
 * Mekong Royal Nong Khai (แม่โขง รอยัล หนองคาย) 222 Phanang Chonprathan Road, Tambon Kuan Wan. Tel. 0 4242 0024, 0 4246 5777-81, fax: 0 4242 1280. Bangkok reservation office, Tel. 0 2272 0087-9, Fax: 0 2272 3118, or www.welcome.to/royal_mekong. 198 rooms: 1,200 - 3,000 Baht.
 * Mekong River (แม่โขง ริเวอร์) 179 Kaeo Worawut Road (opposite the old railway station). Tel. 0 4241 1277, 0 4246 5557, Fax: 0 4246 5558. 30 rooms: 400 Baht.
 * Mekong Resort (แม่โขง รีสอร์ท) 134 Nong Khai – Udon Thani Road (Km 6). Tel. 0 4242 0901. 24 rooms: 350 Baht.
 * Rim Khong Guesthouse (ริมโขง เกสต์เฮาส์) 815/1-3 Rim Khong Road, beside Wat Hai Sok. Tel. 0 4246 0625. 80 – 150 Baht.
 * Sarawut Resort (ศราวุธ รีสอร์ท) 180 Mu 4, Nong Khai – Phon Phisai Road. Tel. 0 4241 1006, 0 4241 1222. 15 rooms: 200 – 400 Baht.
 * Suk San Motel (สุขสันต์ โมเต็ล) 1164 Prachak Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1585. 30 rooms: 200 – 300 Baht.
 * Sawatdi Guesthouse (สวัสดี เกสต์เฮาส์) 402 Mi Chai Road (opposite Wat Si Khun Mueang), Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 2502. 14 rooms: 100 – 380 Baht.
 * Nong Khai Grand Thani (หนองคายแกรนด์ธานี) 598 Mu 5, Nong Khai – Phon Phisai Road. Tel. 0 4242 0033, 0 4242 0044, Fax: 0 4241 2026. Bangkok office, Tel. 0 2237 6809-12, or www.nongkhaigrand.com. 130 rooms: 900 – 3,500 Baht.
 * Heng Heng Guesthouse (เฮง เฮง เกสต์เฮาส์) 117 Prachak Road (next to Sarika Kindergarten). Tel. 0 4241 3676. 22 rooms: 200 – 400 Baht.
 * Khiangkhong guesthouse (เคียงโขง เกสต์เฮาส์) 541 Mu 4, Rimkhong Road. Tambon Nai Mueang,

Amphoe Tha Bo

 * Kasalong Resort (กาสะลอง รีสอร์ท) 333 Tha Bo – Ban Phue Road. Tel. 0 4240 0820, 0 1946 2555. 10 rooms: 150 – 400 Baht.
 * Khum Tai Resort (คุ้มใต้ รีสอร์ท) 219 Tha Bo – Si Chiang Mai Road. Tel. 0 4243 1192. 10 houses: 300 Baht.
 * Tha Bo Bungalow (ท่าบ่อ บังกะโล) 98 Choradon Sawan Road, Tambon Tha Bo. Tel. 0 4243 1196. 8 rooms: 150 – 280 Baht.
 * Rong Raem 141 (โรงแรม ๑๔๑) 141 Mittraphap Road (Tha Bo - Nong Song Hong), Tambon Tha Bo.   Tel. 0 4243 1807, 0 4243 1941. 29 rooms: 250 – 350 Baht.

Amphoe Si Chiang Mai

 * Kuson Suk (กุศลสุข) 14 Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4245 1152. 9 rooms: 120 – 300 Baht.
 * Sit Suwan (สิทธิ์สุวรรณ) 35 Mu 2, Soi 17, Rim Khong Road. Tel. 0 4245 1127. 11 rooms: 150 – 350 Baht.
 * Manirat Resort (มณีรัตน์ รีสอร์ท) 74 Mu 1, Rim Khong Road, Tambon Phran Phrao. Tel. 0 4245 1311.   19 rooms: 350 – 800 Baht.
 * Tim Guesthouse (ติ๋ม เกสต์เฮ้าส์) 553 Mu 2. Tel. 0 4245 1072. 8 rooms: 150 – 200 Baht.

Amphoe Bueng Kan

 * Sai Ngoen Resort (ทรายเงิน รีสอร์ท) 149 Bueng Kan – Phang Khon Road, one kilometre from Bueng Kan Market. Tel. 0 4249 1833-4, Fax: 0 4249 1055. 33 rooms: 300 – 500 Baht.
 * Mekong Guesthouse (แม่โขง เกสต์เฮาส์) Liap Maenam Khong Road. Tel. 0 4249 1341. 9 rooms: 200 –300 Baht.
 * Santi Suk Hotel (สันติสุข โฮเต็ล) 71/2 Prasat Chai Road. Tel. 0 4249 1114. 25 rooms: 150 – 300 Baht.
 * A Hang Mekong View (อาฮง แม่โขงวิว) Mu 3, Tambon Khai Si. Tel. 0 4600 0815. 16 rooms: 400 – 650 Baht.

Amphoe Sangkhom

 * Pui Guesthouse (ปุ๋ย เกสต์เฮาส์) 60/4 Soi Thanakhan Tho Ko So, Tambon Kaeng Kai. Tel. 0 4244 1065. 10 rooms: 150 – 180 Baht.
 * Rabiang Rim Khong Bungalow (ระเบียงริมโขง บังกะโล)) 160/3 Ban Kaeng Kai, Sangkhom – Pak Chom Road. Tel. 0 4244 1106. 4 rooms: 250 Baht.

Eat

 * Khrua Saban-nga (ครัวสบันงา) 1038/1 Kaeo Worawut Road. Tel. 0 4246 0838.
 * Khrua Suk San (ครัวสุขสันต์) 1164 Prachak Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1585, 0 4241 1797.
 * Chok Kanyarat (โจ๊กกัญญารัตน์) Hai Sok Road. Tel. 0 4241 2475.
 * Chom Mani (จอมมณี) Inside Mekong Royal Hotel. Tel. 0 4242 0024.
 * Chen Chop Thit (เจนจบทิศ) 797 Udon – Nong Khai Road (opposite to Thanakhan Tho Ko So). Tel. 0 4242 0858.
 * Cho Khun (เจ้าคุณ) Nong Khai Grand Thani Hotel. Tel. 0 4242 0033, 0 4242 0044.
 * Chai Khong (ชายโขง) 003 Kaeo Worawut Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 2308.
 * DD Phochana (ดีดีโภชนา) 1155/9 Mu 4, Prachak Road. Tel. 0 4241 1548.
 * Daeng Naem Nueang (แดงแหนมเนือง) 256-257 Rim Khong Road, Tel. 0 4241 1961, 0 4242 1202.
 * Thantawan (ทานตะวัน)  057/1 Prachak Road, nearby Sawang Witthaya School. Tel. 0 4241 1235, 0 4246 0349.
 * Thippharot (ทิพรส) 1069 Mi Chai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1584.
 * Panorama (พาโนรามา) 423 Rim Khong Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 9186 2121, 0 4241 1568.
 * Ruean Phae Hai Sok (เรือนแพหายโศก) 484/1 Hai Sok Road, in the compound of Wat Hai Sok, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 2211.
 * Ruean Rim Nam (เรือนริมน้ำ) 10 Kaeo Worawut Road. Tel. 0 4246 5212.
 * Song Fang Khong (สองฝั่งโขง) Kaeo Worawut Road. Tel. 0 4242 0418.
 * Nong Khai Phochana (หนองคายโภชนา) 387/6 Banthoeng Chit Road, Tambon Nai Mueang. Tel. 0 4241 1645.
 * Lang Chuan (หลังจวน) 1156/3 Hai Sok Road. Tel. 0 4241 2558.
 * Im Em Phochana (อิ่มเอมโภชนา) 1255/3 nearby Phong Wichit Hotel, Banthoeng Chit Road. Tel. 0 4241 1608.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 20:13, 6 February 2010 (EST)

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Who is the Father who sent Betero and Tiroi from Tahiti to Kiribati as they can spread the gospel from the Roman Catholic to the Gilbertese? I need answer now please if necessary.

Thank you

Tekamauna Tebinaa form 7 art St Louis High School Teaoraereke Tarawa Kiribati —The preceding comment was added by 202.6.123.56 (talk • contribs) 23:09, 29 May 2011

 * It seems  these two devout Christians themselves decided to return to their native island to convert the local population, without being appointed by a Father, and only later did they request official missionaries to arrive in the island.
 * But, please keep in mind that this is a travel site and please see Project:Using talk pages. As mentioned there, talk pages are only for discussing how to improve the articles. – (WT-en) Vidimian 14:43, 10 June 2011 (EDT)

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TAT Listings
Moved the TAT listings to Talk:Nonthaburi/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 00:50, 3 February 2010 (EST)

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Amphoe Mueang

 * Krua Chuan Chom (ครัวชวนชม) (in front of Khlong Prem Prison) Ngamwongwan Road, Tambon Lad Yao Tel: 0 2589 2060 (Thai Cuisine)

 * Krua Peenong (ครัวพี่น้อง) 25/79 (next to Krungthep Bank, Rattanathibet Branch)

 * Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor, Tel: 0 2969 8332 (Thai and Chinese cuisine. Opening time 10AM.–12PM.)

 * Dairy Queen Riverside (แดรี่ควีนริ��น้ำ) 27/4 Mu 3, Rattanathibet Road at the foot of Phra Nang Klao Bridge, Tel: 0 2921 8670-5 (Daily Dinner Cruises from Phra Nangklao bridge to Sang Hi Bridge, departure time at 8PM. ; B 90/person and B100 /person on Friday and Saturday

 * Phra Sangha-Rojjana (พระสังข์-รจนา) 62/1 Mu 8 Rattanathibet Road; Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 6061

 * Fai Thong (ไฝทอง) 211/151 Tiwanon road, Soi 22 Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2588 2346, 0 2950 7219 Opening time 11AM.–11PM. (Thai cuisine, particularly the northeastern part)

 * Mae Sri (แม่ศรี) 62/4-5 Mu 8 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 2916 (Chinese Cuisine)

 * Rim Fang (ริมฝั่ง) (Clock Tower, Nontaburi Pier) 235/2 Mu 4, Pracharaj Road, Tambon  Suan Yai Tel: 0 2525 1742, 0 2967 4302  (Thai & Chinese Cuisine; Opening Time: 10AM.–10PM.)

 * Raja Vimarn Loi Nam (ระชาวิมานลอยน้ำ) 13/2 at the foot of Phra Nang Klao Bridge, Rattanathibet Road, Tel: 0 2594 3978-9

 * Victory House (วิคตอรี่ เฮาส์) (opposite to The Mall Ngamwongwan) 21/8/5-6 Ngamwongwan Road, Tambon Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2588 4905 (Bakery; Opening Time 8AM. – 9PM.)

 * Juan Thong (สวนอาหารจวนทอง) (Close to Siam Jusco Rattanathibet Department Store) 30/27 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 4589 (Thai Cuisine)

 * S&P (เอส แอน��์ พี) (Bang Lum Poo Ngamwongwan) Ngamwongwan Road, Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 2201; (Opening Time 7AM.–9.30PM.)

Amphoe Pak Kret

 * Kej Kaeo (เก็จแก้ว) 50/833-836 Chaeng Watthana Road, Tambon Ban Mai Tel: 0 2984 0155-6 (specialty in southern thai cuisine)

 * So. Kung Phao (ส.กุ้งเผา) (close to Ministry of Justice) 91/62 Chaeng Watthana Road, Tambon Khlong Klua Tel: 0 2583 3332, 0 2584 2220 (Seafood and Northeastern thai cuisine; Opening time 10AM. – 11PM.)

 * Suan Thip (สวนทิพย์) 17/9 Soi Chaeng Watthana-Pak Kret 3, Sukhaprachasun 2 Road, Tambon Bang Phud, Tel: 0 2583 8748, 0 2583 4540-2 Fax: 0 2583 3746 (Thai Cuisine; Opening time 11AM.–11PM.)

 * Sunee Pla Khang (สุนีย์ปลาคัง) (Mu Ban Lan Thong’s entrance) 100/947 Tiwanon Road, Soi 28 Tambon Bang Phud, Tel: 0 2583 1520 (Thai Cuisine; Opening time 10AM. – 10PM.)

 * 50-50 (opposite to Chol Prathan Hospital) 78 Mu 1, Tiwanon Road, Tambon Bang Talad. Tel: 0 2962 5785 (Thai & Vietnamese cuisine; Opening time 10AM. – 11PM.)

 * Muean Fhan (เหมือนฝัน) 15/8 Chaeng Watthana Road (Opposite to Mueang Thong Thani) Amphoe Pak Kret Tel. 0 2573 7381 (Thai cuisine)

 * Yai Thai Khrua Thai (ย้ายท้ายครัวไทย) 59/49 Mueang Thong Thani 3, Chaengwatthana Road, Amphoe Pak Kret Tel: 0 2574 5735 Opening time 10.30AM. – 9.30PM.)

 * Wachiraprakarn Utthayarn Restaurant (อุทยานอาหารวชิรปราการ) 55 Mu 7, Soi Wat Ku, Chaeng Watthana Road, Tambon Bang Phud Tel: 0 2582 2233, 0 2582 2244 (4 regional thai cuisine Opening time 10AM.–12PM.)

Amphoe Bang Kruai

 * Sai Kee Pochana (ไสกี โภชนา) 11/13-14 Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Tambon Wat Chalo, Tel: 0 2883 8451-2 (Opening time 8AM. – 8PM.)

Amphoe Bang Bua Thong

 * Thongthiraj (ทองธิราช) 87, Mu 6 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Rak Yai, Tel. 0 2921 3001-4 (Thai and Chinese cuisine; opening time 10.30AM. – 10.30PM.)

Amphoe Mueang

 * Golden Dragon (โกลเด้น ดรากอน) 20/21 Ngamwongwan Road, Bang Khen (Tel: 0 2589 0130-41) 114 rooms: B700 – 2,500

 * Cheow Hattha Phong Grand de View (เชี่ยวหัตถพงษ์ แกรนด์ เดอ วิว) 9/37 Soi Ngamwongwan 23, TambonThasai (Tel: 0 2591 7720-9 Fax: 0 2952 8819) B 500 – 1,000

 * T.K. Palace (ที เค พาเลส) 54/7 Soi. 15 Chaeng Watthana Road, (4 kms. from the airport) (Tel: 0 2574 1588 Fax. 0 2574 2622) 140 rooms: B 1,000-5,000

 * Nonthaburi Palace (นนทบุรี พาเลส) 3/19 Mu 1, Nonthaburi 1 Road, Tambon Suan Yai (Tel: 0 2969 0160 Fax: 0 2969 0171) 168 rooms: B 800-3,500

 * Park Inn Hotel (ปาร์ค อินน์ โฮเต็ล) 30/11 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor (Tel: 0 2589 9225-9) 50 rooms: B 550

 * P.S.P. Service Apartment (พี เอส พี อพาร์ตเม้นท์) 140 Mu 7, Soi Phiboolsongkram 9, Phiboolsongkram Road, Tambon Suan Yai (Tel: 0 2966 6431-4 Fax: 0 2966 5414 press 0) 90 rooms: B 500-700

 * Richmond Hotel (ริชมอนด์ โฮเต็ล) 69/783-787 Rattanathibet, Tambon Bang Krasor (Tel: 02591 7854-63 Fax: 0 2580 9879) 160 rooms: B 800-1,400

 * Regent Ngamwongwan (รีเจ้นท์ งามวงศ์วาน) 288/16 Ngamwongwan Road, Soi 9, Tambon Bang Krasor (Tel: 0 2952 500 Fax: 0 2952 7348) 170 rooms:B 450-650   50 Apartments: B 2,500-3,500

Amphoe Pak Kret

 * Ban Ing Nam (บ้านอิงน้ำ) (Cross Nuan Chawi Bridge) 14 Mu 3, Tambon Klong Phra Udom (Tel: 0 2584 5690, 0 9082 1028) www.thairiverhouse.com  e-mail: aom@thairiverhouse.com 6 rooms: B 490-690 (2 meals of breakfast and dinner offered for B 90 /person)

 * Eastern Lakeside (อีสเทิร��น เลคไซด์) 50/492 Mu Ban Mueang Thong Thani 3, Chaeng Watthana Road,Tambon Ban Mai (Tel: 0 2503 2062-81 Fax: 0 2503 2061) 143 rooms: B2,054-8;500

Amphoe Bang Yai

 * Baan Mai Hom (บ้านไม้หอม) 41/4, Mu 6, Tambon Bang Yai (Tel: 0 2449 7833-4, 0 2449 7836-9 ต่อ 101 Fax: 0 2449 7835) www.baanmaihom.com, E-mail: room@baanmaihom.com 11 houses: B 1,400-3,800 บาท

 * The Thai House (Soi Mu Ban Munthana) Khlong Bang Mueang, 32/4 Mu 8 Tambon Bang Mueng (Tel: 02903 9611, 0 2997 5161 Fax: 0 2903 9354) www.thaihouse.co.th., e-mail : staythai@thaihouse.co.th 7 rooms: B 1,200-1,400

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Amphoe Mueang
Wat Khemaphirataram Rajaworawiharn

is situated on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, in Tambon Suan Yai, ‘Wat Khema’ was built in the early Ayutthaya period. It was renovated in the reign of King Rama II and IV of the Rattanakosin period and was considered as a royal monastery. Since then, the temple has been renamed ‘Wat Khemaphirataram Rajaworawiharn’. The major attractions at Wat Khema are its big pagoda enshrining the lord Buddha’s relics and the Buddha’s image of the Ayutthaya period as well as Tamnak Daeng Building, and Phra Thinang Monthian Hall.

How to get there: The easiest way is to go there by bus. For more information about the bus’s line, please call 184. Taking the minibus Rewadi-Wat Pak Nam is also a good option. Another possibility is the ferry. Take the Chao Praya Express boat then get down at Nonth Pier and then make connection with the bus number 203.

Wat Sangkhatan

This monastery in Tambon Bang Phai possibly named Wat Sarikho in the late Ayutthaya period was built in Ceylonese Style by skillful craftsmen. The most notable spots of this temple are the glass Ubosot and the boat-shaped monk cells in a pleasantly shady area that tranquility is absolutely accessible. For more information, please call 0 2447 0799.

How to get there

 * By car -Go along Rattanathibet road and cross Rama V Bridge. Then keep left, there will be a sign of direction to Wat Sangkhatan. Turn left at this sign and carry on around 2 kms.

 * By ferry- Take the ferry boat at Nonthaburi Pier to Bang Sri Mueang Pier, then get on the minibus heading to the temple.

Wat Chotikaram

Constructed in 1807 in Tambon Bang Phai, Wat Chotikaram’s old name was Wat Sam Chin. The most beautiful spot of this monastery is Viharn Song Rong where not only the walls, but also floor and ceiling are covered with splendid mural paintings.

How to get there: Use the same direction of Wat Sangkhatan. It is easy to go there by following the signs of direction.

Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawiharn This royal monastery in Soi Chalerm Phra Kiat 15,

Built in 1847 by order of King Rama III, was dedicated to his majesty the king’s grandparents and mother. Located in a very peaceful and shady area, the temple has completely reflected King Rama III’s most favorite style that combines Chinese art in constructing the monastery. Therefore, the main shrine hall or Ubosot is decorated with beautiful stucco using Chinese porcelains on the gable and door as well as window frames at the outside while gorgeous mural paintings ornament perfectly inside the edifice. The temple’s biggest Buddha image made from Bronze named ‘Phraphuttamahalokaphinanthapatima’ is enshrined in the Ubosot. Other buildings such as Phra Wiharn Luang, Wiharn Sila Khao, Phra Chedi or pagoda in Ceylonese form, Kan Parian Luang which is a hall for sermons in a mixture of Thai and Chinese architecture are also considered as the remarkable sites of this monastery.

Kanchanaphisek Park (Utthayan Chalerm Phra kiat)

This 40 acres public park commemorates King Bhumibhol or King Rama IX’s golden jubilee. Not only Kanchanaphisek Park offers tranquility for those who look for a pleasantly shady place to rest and relax, but it is also home to various plants and aquatic animals. Opened daily free of charge from 5.30AM. to 6.30PM. The most remarkable building in the park is ‘Wimansarannawamin’ constructed in Thai style in the middle of the pond. At the end of this pond locates the governor’s original official residence behind of which there is a reserved orchard full of durians, mangoes, mangos teens, jackfruits and etc.

How to get there:
 * By car Go along Bang Kruai-Sai Noi road and turn left to Nonthaburi Pier where the signs of direction can be seen along the road. If coming from Bangkok, cross Phra Nang Klao Bridge to Bang Plu intersection. Then turn left, pass Wat Suan Kaew, and follow the signs of direction.

 * By boat	Take the long-tailed boat heading to Khlong Bang Yai, leaving Nonthaburi Pier every 20 minutes. It will take only 5 minutes to arrive the park.

Wat Prasat

King Narai the Great of the Ayutthaya period has had this monastery built in Mon style. The Ubosot’s wall is finely decorated with the paintings of the Ayutthaya period which remains nowadays Nonthaburi’s oldest mural paintings. Besides, the hall of sermons houses a beautiful pulpit dating back the Ayutthaya era as well. It is hence totally worth for a visit of archaeological studies. How to get there:
 * By car- Cross Phra Nang Klao Bridge then carry on to the second traffic lights. Next, turn left to Bang Kruai, pass Wat Suan Kaeo and head to Bang Kruai-Sai Noi. The signs of direction can be seen on the way to the temple.

 * By ferry -Take the ferry at Nonthaburi Pier to the opposite site, then get on the minibus

Bang Yai-Tha Nam near Wat Chalerm Phra Kiat

The Museum of Anthropology Being Thailand’s first museum of the natural history, this museum situated behind the old city hall was established in 1961. The exhibition of the history of earth, plants, animals and human being is on the first floor while the display on antiques, Buddha images and willow ware, for instance, is on the second floor. The opening time is from 8.30AM. to 4.30PM. (closed on Sunday, Monday and the national holidays) Free of charge. The museum serves also as Nonthaburi’s public library. How to get there:

 * By bus- There are many possibilities in taking bus such as number 63, 97, 203, or air conditioned (Por. Or.) buses number 9 or 126.For more details on bus line, please call 184.

 * By ferry- Take the ferry at Nonthaburi Pier.

Wat Chompuweg

This monastery is in Tambon Tha Sai, on Sanam Bin Nam-Nonthaburi Road. The temple’s old name was Chompuwiweg because of its location on a tranquil hill. Built in the late Ayutthaya era by Mon in 1757, Wat Chompuweg still has the beautiful mural paintings in the Wiharn and Ubosot, as well as the Mon style pagodas constructed by Mon monks in 1917. How to get there:
 * By bus Take the bus number 69 or take a minibus from Phra Nang Klao Bridge. For more information, call 184.

Wat Tamnak Tai

Another ancient temple is situated in Tambon Tha Sai on Sanam Bin Nam Road. According to the history, prior to the construction of this monastery, this area used to serve as King Krung Thonburi’s temporary royal pavilion. It is assumed that the Wiharn and the belfry were constructed in 1824 in the period of King Rama III.

The Prathom-Nonthaburi Palace

Built in a mixture of Thai and European in 1919, this palace has belonged to Prince Juthathuttharadilok, a son of King Chulalongkorn. At the first place, this palace found its location in Bangkok till 1984 then was moved to Nonthaburi. Within the same compound, there is another palace where a gilded hall places a more than 100-year-old harp of Prince Juthathutharadilok. For more details, please call 0 2589 7173.

Museum and the Thai Traditional Medical Training Centre

This museum is in the Ministry of Public Health on Tiwanon Road. The building of three storeys is remarkably built in traditional Thai style designed by a national artist. The second floor serves as an exhibition hall divided into 7 rooms of the history and evolution of Thai traditional medical profession, traditional medical philosophy as well as Thai traditional medicines.
 * Room1. Phra Phaisachakuruwaitunyaprapha Hall: the link between buddhist believes and Thai traditional medical profession

 * Room2. Thai Traditional Medical Training Hall: the traditional ceremony of showing respect towards traditional medical teachers

 * Room3. Evolution of Thai Traditional Medical Profession (from the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi to Rattanakosin period)

 * Room4. Thai Intelligence in the 4 Regional Medical Professions
 * Room5. Thai Traditional Massage: history and equipments

 * Room6. Thai Traditional Cuisine: right food for right seasons

 * Room7. Medicines: traditional and herbal medicines

In the basement area, there are meeting rooms, library, and bookstore. The natural products and healthy food can be shopped on the first floor of the museum which is also the location of the Thai Medical Profession Healthy Centre, Thai Traditional Medical Remedy and Herbal Sauna and Thai Massage Service with the possibility of being member. Opened daily from 8.30AM. to 4.30PM. Healthy and Treatment Massage for B.200., Feet Massage for B.150. For more details, please contact 0 2590 2606. What’s more, the museum, which is surrounded by a garden of thousand kinds of herbs, sells herbal food, clean and clear from toxic vegetables and herbal medicines. For those who are interested in taking courses in Thai traditional medical profession, body or feet massage can apply to the Institute of Thai Medical Profession Healthy Centre for a certification of the Ministry of Public Health. For more information, please call 0 2591 0598-9.

How to get there:
 * By bus number 97. Please note that the museum is opened daily from Mondays to Fridays, from 8.30AM.-4.30PM. Please write to the director of the Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine at least 1 week in advance. For more information, call 0 2591 1095.

Amphoe Pak Kret
Wat Chonprathanrangsarid

A big pleasantly shady temple in Tambon Bang Talad is famous for its Lan Phai Anek Prasong considered as a center for Buddhists to attend the religious ceremonies as well as listening to sermons from the abbot every Sundays and Holy days.

Sri Nakarin’s Park A park named after his majesty King Rama IX’s mother. With an area of about 41 acres, it is a huge public park where an enormous pond is surrounded by various plants making the place shady and peaceful for relaxation. Opened daily to public.

How to get there; From Pak Kret Pier, take Tiwanon Road, turn right at the first intersection and carry on around 2 kms.

Montri Tramote’s house or Ban Som Song Saeng

This house on Tiwanon 3 Road, Soi Phichayanan 2, Tambon Talad Khwan belongs to Kru Montri Tramote, notable Thai musician who lived during the reign of King Rama V until King Rama IX. Acclaimed as a national artist in 1985, he composed more than 200 songs including the most famous one called ‘Som Song Saeng’. The house is opened to the public for a study on a simple way of living of Kru Montri Tramote who had applied the buddhist virtues and non-materialism to his life. This warmly pleasant house is still lived by his descendants. But in the same compound, an area is served as an exhibition of Kru Montri Tramote’s biography, works and the whole original copies of his songs including the one firstly composed at the age of 20 and the last one written when he was 91 years old. Nowadays, the house is also opened as a Thai musical school every weekend. Besides, on second Sunday of February every year there will be a ceremony of showing respect to Thai musical teachers which is free of charge.

How to get there: By bus- number 32, 33. For more information, please contact 0 2968 9498 press 0 or 0 2527 5257.

The Horn Museum

A great collection of horns as well as antiques is displayed in this private museum located at 27/8 Mu 6, Pracharaj Rd., Tambon Talad Khwan. Inside the museum, there is an exhibition of horns and antiques dating back 100 years to 16 million years ago, particularly the horns of the herbivore and cannibal in Thailand. The most distinguished horn is the 2-metre-long mammoth’s ivory found in the northeastern part of Thailand. Opened on weekend from 9AM. to 4PM. The admission fee for adult is 100 baht and 50 baht for children. For more details, please call 0 2526 2681, 0 2968 5956 Fax. 0 2526 5741.

The Lame animals Aid Foundation (fostered by Luangta Maha Bua)

Being nowadays a home of 800 dogs and 150 cats, the foundation situated at 15/1 Mu 1, Soi Phramahakarun, Tiwanon Rd. is pleased to accept any kind of donations such as money, newspapers, rice and etc. Besides, there are also several projects, for example; ‘To extend the cats & dogs lives, it takes only one bath per day!’, ‘I want Daddy and Mommy Project’. What’s more, on every last Sunday of April, the annual fair where an auction of the stars’ belongings and the show of dog stars will be held. For more details, please contact 0 2584 4896, 0 2961 5625 Fax. 0 2961 5305.

Wat Ku

This Mon style temple located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in Tambon Bang Pud was constructed in the Thonburi period. Inside the old chapel, the walls are finely decorated with paintings in Mon style. The temple is known as the area where the shipwreck of King Rama V’s queen took place. Therefore, a palace has been built to commemorate her death. Her body was temporarily placed in the monastery before Lying-in-State in Bangkok. The ship was salvaged later and kept in the dock near Wiharn’s edifice enshrining a big reclining buddha. There is also a pavilion constructed as another remembrance to her death imitating Phra Thi Nang Aisawanthippaya Asna in Bang Pa In Palace.

How to get there:

 * By car-From Pak Kret Pier, turn left into Soi Wat Ku on Sukhaprachasan Road. Pass Wat Bang Pud Nok and Suan Thip around 3 kms, the temple will be on the left.
 * By boat- Rent a boat at Pak Kret Pier and head towards north around 3 kms. It will take 10 minutes to see Wat Ku Pier on the right.

Wat Saeng Siritham Floating Market

A floating market on Rattanathibet-Tha It Market Road, Tambon Tha It intends to promote the local products from the vicinity of the temple as well as from Ko Kret. This floating market is a wonderful place for relaxation not far from Bangkok. Opened on weekend and national holidays from 6AM. to 5PM. For more information, call 0 2962 5391, 0 2584 4778.

Amphoe Bang Kruai
Wat Chalo

Established in the reign of King Barommagot of Ayutthaya period in the form of argosy, the temple is famous for its notably world’s biggest sworn-boat chapel. For more details, please contact 0 2447 5121, 0 2883 9277

Wat Pho Bang O

Situated on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Tambon Wat Chalo, this monastery dating back the Ayutthaya period has been restored in the reign of King Rama III. Noted for its charming combination of Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin architecture, the temple is totally worth for visiting. For more information, call 0 2447 5831

How to get there:

 * By car - cross Phra Nang Klao Bridge and go along to Bang Bua Thong intersection. Then, turn left and carry on to Bang Kruai around 17 kms. After passing Wat Chalo, turn right at Amphoe Bang Kruai Office and go straight on about 500 metres, the temple will be on the right side. Another route can be taken starting from Rama VII Bridge, pass the Eelectricity Generating Authority of Thailand and head to Bang Kruai. Carry on to the intersection, then turn right at the sign of direction to Wat Chalo and go straight on around 1 kilometer.

 * By ferry- take the ferry that leaves Ta Chang Pier (Tha Chang –Bangkok Noi- Bang Yai) every 30 minutes from 6.30AM.-11PM. The best time for tourists is 8.30AM.-3.30PM. The temple will be easily noticed on the left side.

Wat Sak Noi

This is an abandoned temple around 700 metres from Wat Pho Bang O. There’s only the ruin of a more than 100-year-old Wiharn left. For more details please contact the abbot of Wat Pho Bang O at 0 2447 5831

Wat Phleng

Another deserted temple, is on the bank of Khlong Wat Sak Yai. According to the edifice’s style, this monastery should have been established in the reign of King Narai the Great of the Ayutthaya period. The ancient remains of Wat Phleng that still can be observed are the enormous heart-shaped stones that mark the boundary of the temple and the tiny belfry.

Amphoe Bang Yai
Wat Suan Kaew

This is renowned for the Suan Kaew Foundation for the social development and the quality of living improvement of the impoverished persons such as Rom Pho Kaeo Project, Nursing Home Project, Nursery Day Care Project as well as supermarket.

Opened on weekday from 10AM. to 4.30PM. and weekend from 9AM. to 4.30PM. Closed on Wednesday. Tel. 0 2595 1945-7, 0 2595 1444 Fax. 0 2595 1222; for donations, call 0 2921 5602-4 or www.suankaew.or.th.

How to get there: Cross Phra Nang Klao Bridge and go straight on to the second traffic light. Then turn left and carry on around 2 kms. to find the temple. Another option is to take the ferry from Nonthaburi Pier to Bang Sri Mueang Pier, then take the minibus to the temple. The fare rate is 8 Bath/person.

Wat Amphawan

Established in the late Ayutthaya period, Wat Amphawan is famous for the sacred scriptures hall surrounded by water, which represents the most perfect Thai architecture.

How to get there:

 * It takes only 5 minutes by the long-tailed boat from the pier in front of Amphoe Bang Yai Office.
 * Take Bang Bua Thong-Talingchan Outter ring road, and then turn left at Tambon Bang Muang if coming by car

Amphoe Sai Noi
Wat Seni Wong in Tambon Nong Prao Ngam

This is a pleasant temple surrounded by several big shady trees and abundant with aquatic animals. The monastery has been built uniquely with the combination of Thai-Chinese-Mon architecture. Besides, Mon style has also been used when establishing ‘Chedi Som Prathana’ or ‘the wish came true Chedi’ enshrining the Lord Buddha’s relics.

Sai Noi Floating Market

Travelling to the market by boat along a canal to see how some ordinary Thais live and enjoy the variety of food, fruits and plants offered for sales with reasonable price.

Opened only on weekend from 8AM. to 5PM. The tour of Wat Sai Yai and Coconut farm by boat accompanied by local youth guides is also proposed from 9.30AM. to 4PM.

How to get there;

 * By car- Take Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan road then turn left to Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road. Go straight on around 13 kms. towards Sai Noi Floating Market

 * By van-(T. 8) Pata Pinklao –Sai Noi or The Mall Ngamwongwan-Sai Noi

 * By ferry -Take ferry with guide from Nonthaburi to Sai Noi Pier

Wat Sai Yai

(Close to Tambon Sai Noi Municipal Office) 65 Ban Sai Yai, Sai Noi-Ton Chueak Road, the monastery built in 1867 enshrines nowadays a golden Buddha image.

Interesting Activities

 * Bang Rak Noi Agricultural Center An orchard of durians, mangosteens, mangoes is opened to public for visiting and tasting the delightful local fruits. The 20 minutes to 1 hour tour will be joyfully ended with the shopping for these delicious fruits as souvenirs from Amphoe Sai Noi. For more information, please call 0 2903 5766

 * Home Stay (Kamnan Ad) 15 Mu 3, Tambon Ko Kret with the magnificent view of the Chao Phraya River; B 200/person Tel.  0 2584 5220, 08 9004 8836

Festival and Events

 * Nonthaburi Fruits &Fairs This annual fair is held during Mid April-beginning of June in front of the old city hall to celebrate the abundance of  local fruits such as durian, mangosteen and mango as well as flowers and plants of Nonthaburi.

 * Tam Bun Tak Bat Phra Roi Pat Ceremony: This annual ceremony is an old tradition continuously held every November in Amphoe Bang Kruai along side Khlong Bangkok Noi with the participation of several  temples such as Wat Thai Charoen, Wat Bang Krai Nok, Wat Utthayan and Wat Bang Krai Nai.

Golf Course

 * Chon Prathan Golf Course (Opposite Chon Prathan Department) on Tiwanon Road, Tambon Pak Kret, Tel: 0 2583-6060-9 ext 269, 0 2962 3686 opened daily at 6AM. to 5PM.

Amphoe Mueang

 * Krua Chuan Chom (ครัวชวนชม) (in front of Khlong Prem Prison) Ngamwongwan Road, Tambon Lad Yao Tel: 0 2589 2060 (Thai Cuisine)

 * Krua Peenong (ครัวพี่น้อง) 25/79 (next to Krungthep Bank, Rattanathibet Branch)

 * Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor, Tel: 0 2969 8332 (Thai and Chinese cuisine. Opening time 10AM.–12PM.)

 * Dairy Queen Riverside (แดรี่ควีนริมน้ำ) 27/4 Mu 3, Rattanathibet Road at the foot of Phra Nang Klao Bridge, Tel: 0 2921 8670-5 (Daily Dinner Cruises from Phra Nangklao bridge to Sang Hi Bridge, departure time at 8PM. ; B 90/person and B100 /person on Friday and Saturday

 * Phra Sangha-Rojjana (พระสังข์-รจนา) 62/1 Mu 8 Rattanathibet Road; Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 6061

 * Fai Thong (ไฝทอง) 211/151 Tiwanon road, Soi 22 Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2588 2346, 0 2950 7219 Opening time 11AM.–11PM. (Thai cuisine, particularly the northeastern part)

 * Mae Sri (แม่ศรี) 62/4-5 Mu 8 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 2916 (Chinese Cuisine)

 * Rim Fang (ริมฝั่ง) (Clock Tower, Nontaburi Pier) 235/2 Mu 4, Pracharaj Road, Tambon  Suan Yai Tel: 0 2525 1742, 0 2967 4302  (Thai & Chinese Cuisine; Opening Time: 10AM.–10PM.)

 * Raja Vimarn Loi Nam (ระชาวิมานลอยน้ำ) 13/2 at the foot of Phra Nang Klao Bridge, Rattanathibet Road, Tel: 0 2594 3978-9

 * Victory House (วิคตอรี่ เฮาส์) (opposite to The Mall Ngamwongwan) 21/8/5-6 Ngamwongwan Road, Tambon Bang Khen, Tel: 0 2588 4905 (Bakery; Opening Time 8AM. – 9PM.)

 * Juan Thong (สวนอาหารจวนทอง) (Close to Siam Jusco Rattanathibet Department Store) 30/27 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 4589 (Thai Cuisine)

 * S&P (เอส แอนด์ พี) (Bang Lum Poo Ngamwongwan) Ngamwongwan Road, Tambon Bang Krasor Tel: 0 2580 2201; (Opening Time 7AM.–9.30PM.)

Amphoe Pak Kret

 * Kej Kaeo (เก็จแก้ว) 50/833-836 Chaeng Watthana Road, Tambon Ban Mai Tel: 0 2984 0155-6 (specialty in southern thai cuisine)

 * So. Kung Phao (ส.กุ���งเผา) (close to Ministry of Justice) 91/62 Chaeng Watthana Road, Tambon Khlong Klua Tel: 0 2583 3332, 0 2584 2220 (Seafood and Northeastern thai cuisine; Opening time 10AM. – 11PM.)

 * Suan Thip (สวนทิพย์) 17/9 Soi Chaeng Watthana-Pak Kret 3, Sukhaprachasun 2 Road, Tambon Bang Phud, Tel: 0 2583 8748, 0 2583 4540-2 Fax: 0 2583 3746 (Thai Cuisine; Opening time 11AM.–11PM.)

 * Sunee Pla Khang (สุนีย์ปลาคัง) (Mu Ban Lan Thong’s entrance) 100/947 Tiwanon Road, Soi 28 Tambon Bang Phud, Tel: 0 2583 1520 (Thai Cuisine; Opening time 10AM. – 10PM.)

 * 50-50 (opposite to Chol Prathan Hospital) 78 Mu 1, Tiwanon Road, Tambon Bang Talad. Tel: 0 2962 5785 (Thai & Vietnamese cuisine; Opening time 10AM. – 11PM.)

 * Muean Fhan (เหมือนฝัน) 15/8 Chaeng Watthana Road (Opposite to Mueang Thong Thani) Amphoe Pak Kret Tel. 0 2573 7381 (Thai cuisine)

 * Yai Thai Khrua Thai (ย้ายท้ายครัวไทย) 59/49 Mueang Thong Thani 3, Chaengwatthana Road, Amphoe Pak Kret Tel: 0 2574 5735 Opening time 10.30AM. – 9.30PM.)

 * Wachiraprakarn Utthayarn Restaurant (อุทยานอาหารวชิรปราการ) 55 Mu 7, Soi Wat Ku, Chaeng Watthana Road, Tambon Bang Phud Tel: 0 2582 2233, 0 2582 2244 (4 regional thai cuisine Opening time 10AM.–12PM.)

Amphoe Bang Kruai

 * Sai Kee Pochana (ไสกี โภชนา) 11/13-14 Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Tambon Wat Chalo, Tel: 0 2883 8451-2 (Opening time 8AM. – 8PM.)

Amphoe Bang Bua Thong

 * Thongthiraj (ทองธิราช) 87, Mu 6 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Rak Yai, Tel. 0 2921 3001-4 (Thai and Chinese cuisine; opening time 10.30AM. – 10.30PM.)

Amphoe Mueang

 * Golden Dragon (โกลเด้น ดรากอน) 20/21 Ngamwongwan Road, Bang Khen (Tel: 0 2589 0130-41) 114 rooms: B700 – 2,500

 * Cheow Hattha Phong Grand de View (เชี่ยวหัตถพงษ์ แกรนด์ เดอ วิว) 9/37 Soi Ngamwongwan 23, TambonThasai (Tel: 0 2591 7720-9 Fax: 0 2952 8819) B 500 – 1,000

 * T.K. Palace (ที เค พาเลส) 54/7 Soi. 15 Chaeng Watthana Road, (4 kms. from the airport) (Tel: 0 2574 1588 Fax. 0 2574 2622) 140 rooms: B 1,000-5,000

 * Nonthaburi Palace (นนทบุรี พาเลส) 3/19 Mu 1, Nonthaburi 1 Road, Tambon Suan Yai (Tel: 0 2969 0160 Fax: 0 2969 0171) 168 rooms: B 800-3,500

 * Park Inn Hotel (ปาร์ค อินน์ โฮเต็ล) 30/11 Rattanathibet Road, Tambon Bang Krasor (Tel: 0 2589 9225-9) 50 rooms: B 550

 * P.S.P. Service Apartment (พี เอส พี อพาร์ตเม้นท์) 140 Mu 7, Soi Phiboolsongkram 9, Phiboolsongkram Road, Tambon Suan Yai (Tel: 0 2966 6431-4 Fax: 0 2966 5414 press 0) 90 rooms: B 500-700

 * Richmond Hotel (ริช��อนด์ โฮเต็ล) 69/783-787 Rattanathibet, Tambon Bang Krasor (Tel: 02591 7854-63 Fax: 0 2580 9879) 160 rooms: B 800-1,400

 * Regent Ngamwongwan (รีเจ้นท์ งามวงศ์วาน) 288/16 Ngamwongwan Road, Soi 9, Tambon Bang Krasor (Tel: 0 2952 500 Fax: 0 2952 7348) 170 rooms:B 450-650   50 Apartments: B 2,500-3,500

Amphoe Pak Kret

 * Ban Ing Nam (บ้านอิงน้ำ) (Cross Nuan Chawi Bridge) 14 Mu 3, Tambon Klong Phra Udom (Tel: 0 2584 5690, 0 9082 1028) www.thairiverhouse.com  e-mail: aom@thairiverhouse.com 6 rooms: B 490-690 (2 meals of breakfast and dinner offered for B 90 /person)

 * Eastern Lakeside (อีสเทิร์น เลคไซด์) 50/492 Mu Ban Mueang Thong Thani 3, Chaeng Watthana Road,Tambon Ban Mai (Tel: 0 2503 2062-81 Fax: 0 2503 2061) 143 rooms: B2,054-8;500

Amphoe Bang Yai

 * Baan Mai Hom (บ้านไม้หอม) 41/4, Mu 6, Tambon Bang Yai (Tel: 0 2449 7833-4, 0 2449 7836-9 ต่อ 101 Fax: 0 2449 7835) www.baanmaihom.com, E-mail: room@baanmaihom.com 11 houses: B 1,400-3,800 บาท

 * The Thai House (Soi Mu Ban Munthana) Khlong Bang Mueang, 32/4 Mu 8 Tambon Bang Mueng (Tel: 02903 9611, 0 2997 5161 Fax: 0 2903 9354) www.thaihouse.co.th., e-mail : staythai@thaihouse.co.th 7 rooms: B 1,200-1,400

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 17:42, 1 February 2010 (EST)

title: Talk:Nonthaburi/Listings