Nakhon Phanom province on the upper northeast of Thailand. A border town. That is very rich because the area adjacent to the "Kong River" from Baan Phaeng district to That Phanom district. And at the Nakhon Phanom we can travel across the "Kong River" for go to Laos.
Nakhon Phanom is ancient. And a unique culture and tradition is very unique. It is a kingdom that had flourished before. Nakhon Phanom Province. The city adjacent to the Kong River, a national cultural human. Therefore the diversity of cultures and races, including a long history does not lose other provinces. And the sacred Phra That Phanom province. It is worship of both Thai and Lao are the sanctuary is invaluable for a long time.
Nakhon Phanom is the approximately about 5512.668 km. Population 700 690 people. The nature of the Nakhon Phanom province, plateaus and mountains. Located approximately 740 km from Bangkok.
The territory.
South - Mukdahan Province.
West - Sakon Nakhon Province.
North - Nong Khai Province.
East - Laos (Kong River is the border barrier).
Government is divided into 12 district and 97 are Sub-district is different.
1.Mueang Nakhon Phanom
2.Na Wa
4.Wang Yang
5.Tha Uthen
6.Na Kae
7.Ban Phaeng
8.Na Thom
9.That Phanom10.Si Songkhram
11.Renu Nakhon
12.Phon Sawan.
Province Symbols.
Provincial seal shows : The pagoda of "Phra That Phanom", Is a sacred ancient of Nakhon Phanom .
Provincial tree : Fagraea fragrans.
Provincial flower : Fagraea fragrans.
Travel to Nakon Phanom.
Car.
- From Bangkok, use Highway No. 1 (Phaholyothin), than you are arrive at Saraburi on to the main KM. 107 have to turn right on Highway No. 2 (Nakhon Ratchasima - Ban Phai(Khon Kaen province)) and turn right on Highway No. 23 (through Mahasarakham) and Highway No. 213. and Then turn right into Kalasin,througn Sakon Nakhon, and Straight to Nakhon Phanom. By Highway No. 22.
Bus.
- Have the bus service from North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Bangkok - Nakhon Phanom) every day. Normal bus and conditioning bus for more information, Tel. 936-1880, 936-0657, 936-0667, 936-2252. And Nakhon Phanom Tel. (042) 511,403.
Train.
- The train from "Hua Lam Pong Railway Station" to Nakhon Phanom daily. Detail Tel. 223-7010, 2237020.
Air.
- Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (Thailand), offers daily flights to Nakhon Phanom. More details call. 280-0060, 628-2000.