Udon Thani

Udon Thani

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A Lake of Pink Water Lilies

CONTENTS HOW TO GET THERE 7 ATTRACTIONS 8 Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani 8 Amphoe Ban Phue 12 Amphoe Na Yung 15 Amphoe Nong Han 16 Amphoe Ban Dung 19 Amphoe Kumphawapi 19 Amphoe Nong Saeng 20 Amphoe Wang Sam Mo 21 Amphoe Kut Chap 21 EVENTS & FESTIVALS 22 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 23 SOUVENIR SHOPS 23 TOUR OPERATORS 24 HIRE CAR COMPANIES 25 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 26 Golf Course 26 EXAMPLES OF TOUR PROGRAMMES 26 FACILITIES IN UDON THANI 27 Accommodations 27 Restaurants 30 Breakfast Restaurants 32 Vegetarian Food Restaurants 32 USEFUL CALLS 33

Wat Phothisomphon Udon Thani

Udon Thani is a large province and serves as By train: A train service between Bangkok a centre of transportation and tourism in the Northeast ofThailand. It portrays a land of forest and Udon Thani is available every day. For more temples, a gateway to Laos and the Indochina details, contact the Travel Service Unit, State countries, and possesses one of the world’s Railway ofThailand (SRT),Tel. 1690; 0 2220 4334 ancient civilisation sites. Also, it is blessed with and 0 2220 4444, or visit www.railway.co.th natural tourist attractions as well as famous for Khit-styled handicraft. By plane: A daily flight between Bangkok Udon Thani covers an area of approximately and Udon Thani is offered by the Thai Smile. 11,730 sq km, and its administration is divided For detailed information, contact Thai Smile into 20 Amphoe (districts): Mueang UdonThani; Call Centre 1181, Tel. 0 2118 8888 or visit www. Nong Wua So; Nong Han; Ban Phue; Ban Dung; thaismileair.com In addition, there are low-cost Kumphawapi; Non Sa-at; Phen; Nam Som; Kut airlines daily serviced by Thai Air Asia, Tel. 0 Chap; Si That; Wong Sam Mo; Thung Fon; Sang 2515 9999 or www.airasia.com, and Nok Air, Tel. Khom; Chai Wan; Nong Saeng; NaYung; Phibun Rak; Ku Kaeo and Prachaksinlapakhom. 0 2088 8955 or www.nokair.co.th., Thai Lion Air, Tel. 0 2529 9977 or www.lionairthai.com BOUNDARIES Distance from the City of Udon Thani North: borders Nong Khai to Districts South: borders Khon Kaen and Kalasin Amphoe Kut Chap 24 kilometres East: borders Sakon Nakhon Amphoe Nong Han 35 kilometres West: borders Loei and Nong Bua Lam Phu Amphoe Nong Saeng 35 kilometres HOW TO GET THERE Amphoe Prachaksinlapakhom 36 kilometres By car: From Bangkok, travel along Highway Amphoe Nong Wua So 39 kilometres No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road), switch to Highway Amphoe Kumphawapi 43 kilometres No. 2 (Mittraphap Road) at Km. 107 in Saraburi, drive through Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Amphoe Phen 43 kilometres Kaen before reaching Udon Thani. The total distance is around 564 kilometres. Amphoe Phibunrak 50 kilometres By bus:There are ordinary and air-conditioned Amphoe Non Sa-at 53 kilometres buses plying between Bangkok and UdonThani Amphoe Ban Phue 55 kilometres every day. The buses leave the Bangkok Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet Road (Mo Chit 2). Amphoe Ku Kaeo 61 kilometres For further information, contact the Transport Company Limited, Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 and the Amphoe Chai Wan 62 kilometres Udon Thani Provincial Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 4222 1489, or visit www.transport.co.th Amphoe Thong Fon 65 kilometres Amphoe Sang Khom 68 kilometres Amphoe Si That 72 kilometres Amphoe Ban Dung 84 kilometres Amphoe Wang Sam Mo 96 kilometres Amphoe Nam Som 110 kilometres Amphoe Na Yung 129 kilometres Distance from Udon Thani to Nearby Provinces Nong Bua Lam Phu 46 kilometres Udon Thani 7

Nong Khai 51 kilometres ATTRACTIONS Khon Kaen 115 kilometres Loei 152 kilometres Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani Sakon Nakhon 159 kilometres Kalasin 192 kilometres The Monument of Krommaluang In addition, there are regular buses and vans Prachaksinlapakhom(อนสุ าวรยี พ์ ลเอก พระเจา้ leaving Udon Thani every 30 minutes to nearby บรมวงศ์เธอ กรมหลวงประจักษ์ศลิ ปาคม) provinces: Nong Khai, Loei, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, This Monument is located in the heart of Udon Ubon Ratchathani, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Thani city. Born in 1856 as a son of King Rama Chiang Rai, etc. IV (Phrabat Somdet Phra Chomklaochaoyuhua) and the King’s Consort Sangwan (Chao The Monument of Krommaluang Prachaksinlapakhom Chom Manda Sangwan), Major General Prince Prachaksinlapakhom (Phon Tri Phra Chao Borommawongthoe Krommaluang Prachaksinlapakhom), as a regent to King Rama V, ruled the Northern Circle (later called the “Udon Circle”) during 1893-1899. As the founder of Udon town in 1893, he set out the civil administration order and served important official duties for the public benefits. The Monument symbolizes the highest tribute paid to the prince by the people of Udon Thani and the ceremony to worship him is held on 18 January every year. Nong Prachak Sinlapakhom Public Park (สวนสาธารณะหนองประจักษศ์ ิลปาคม) Located in the Udon Thani Municipality, this giant pond has existed before the establishment of Udon Thani town. Lying to the west of the town, it was formerly called “Nong Na Klue” (pond of salt) and later changed to “Nong Prachak” in honor of Major General HRH Prince Prachaksinlapakhom, the founder of Udon Thani town. In 1987, the Udon Thani Municipality improved the pond as a royal tribute to King Rama IX on the auspicious occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. On an island in the pond, a small garden is filled with decorative and flowering plants, and there is a bridge linking the island with the mainland. 8 Udon Thani

Nong Prachak Sinlapakhom Public Park Wat Phothisomphon Within the park, there is a fountain, a clock tower, and a playground. It serves as a place of recreation and exercise for the public. Wat Phothisomphon (วัดโพธิสมภรณ์) This temple is located on Pho Si Road in Tambon Mak Khaeng. It was built in the late reign of King Rama V. Maha Ammat Tri Phraya Sisuriyaratchawaranuwat (Phothi Netiphothi), Lord Lieutenant of the Udon Circle persuaded the villagers of Mak Khaeng to build the temple, which was commonly called “Wat Mai.” Later, Phra Chao Worawongthoe Krommaluang Chinnawonsiriwat, the Supreme Patriarch, Wat Ratchabophitsathitmahasimaram, named the temple as“Wat Phothisomphon,”to commemorate Phraya Sisuriyaratchawaranuwat, the temple builder. Inside, there is also a museum of revered monks famous for meditation. Udon Thani 9

Prachaksinlapakhom commanded the construction of a new temple to replace Wat Non Mak Khaeng, the old deserted temple, and named it “Wat Matchimawat.”Within its Wihan building, there is a white stone Buddha image under Naga (serpent) protection, or commonly known as “Luangpho Nak,” which has been highly respected by the people of Udon Thani. Chaopu-Chaoya Chinese Spirit Shrine Udon Thani City Museum UdonThaniCityMuseum(พพิ ธิ ภณั ฑเ์มอื งอดุ รธาน)ี Chaopu-Chaoya Chinese Spirit Shrine Located on Pho Si Road in Rachinuthit Building, (ศาลเจ้าป-ู่ ยา่ ) this museum was initiated by Mr. Chaiporn Ratananaka, governor of Udon Thani province. This large and beautiful Chinese spirit shrine It displays background aspects of Udon is located on Nittayo Road behind the train Thani, ranging from history, archaeology, station near Nong Bua Market. Here, there is a natural science, geology, folk history, arts small garden beside a lotus pond. Two Chinese and culture, to the biography and honorable pavilions stand in the pond, serving as a view deeds of Krommaluang Prachaksinlapakhom, point in pleasant and shady surroundings. The the founder of Udon Thani town. It’s opened golden dragon of 99 metres long, to be used everyday expect on public Holiday from 08.30- during the Thung Si Mueang annual fair in 16.30 hrs. For more information, contact Tel. 0 December, is also kept here. 4221 2538. Udorn Sunshine Orchid Farm (สวนกลว้ ยไม้ Wat Matchimawat (วัดมัชฌมิ าวาส) หอมอดุ รซันไฌน)์ This temple is located in Tambon Mak Khaeng. This farm is located at 127 Mu 5, Soi Kamon During the reign of King Rama V, Krommaluang Watthana. It is a nursery of Udorn Sunshine, a new fragrant Thai orchid species from cross- 10 Udon Thani

Wat Thipphayaratnimit Udorn Sunshine Orchid Farm Wat Pa Ban Tat (วดั ปา่ บา้ นตาด) breeding Vanda with Josephine Van Berrow. This temple is located in Tambon Ban Tat. It The flower was registered as “Udorn Sunshine covers an area of approximately 163 rai and Orchid”or“Miss Udorn Sunshine”for a copyright generally features a shady forest. Inside its with the World Orchid Society in the United compound, wild animals are in abundance: Kingdom in 1988. Its scent is extracted to make pheasant, red jungle fowl, birds, squirrel, tree perfume which is branded for sale with its shrew, common wild pig etc. The temple is species name. Opening hours are 08.00-17.00 also a residence of Phra Achan Maha Bua hrs. Admission fee is 20 Baht per person. For Yannasampanno, the revered Buddhist master more information, contact Tel. 0 4212 6405. of meditation and a follower of Phra Achan Man Phurithatto, the late master. Here is an To get there: From town, drive along Highway ideal place for those who determine to practise No. 2 (Udon Thani-Nong Khai) for 5 kilometres Dharma (Lord Buddha’s teachings). and turn left to Highway No. 2024. The signpost to the farm is on your left. To get there: From town, drive along Highway No. 2 (Udon Thani-Khon Kaen) then turn right at Ban Khong Kheng intersection and go further for about 9 kilometres. The temple is not far from the community of Ban Tat. Wat Thipphayaratnimit (วดั ทิพยรฐั นิมติ ร) This temple is located on Naresuan Road, Udon Thani 11

Tambon Mak Khaeng, off the main road into Historical Tourism and Study Site (Ho Chi Soi San Chao Mae Thapthim and opposite to a polytechnic school. It is another forest temple Minh) (แหล่งศึกษาและท่องเท่ียวเชิงประวัติศาสตร์ in the area of Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani [โฮจิมินห์]) and has a pleasant shady atmosphere. There is a large pagoda which contains Lord Buddha’s is located in Ban Nong Hang (Nong On) Mu relics. The pagoda is shaped like “Thanan,” a 4, Tambon Chiang Phin. It was a residence of utensil used in ancient times to scoop Lord Uncle Ho, who later became President Ho Chi Buddha’s relics. A portrait of Luang Pu Thira Minh of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Chitthammo, the present abbot, is displayed (North Vietnam), in 1928, when he came to stay with basic living utensils for Buddhist monks in in Udon Thani for carrying political campaigns the pavilion. On the fourteenth waxing moon and asking for support from the Vietnamese day of the twelfth lunar month, Thot Kathin who lived in Udon Thani in his fight for the (robe offering ceremony) and merit making to independence of Vietnam from France. He built celebrate the abbot’s birthday anniversary are a house, planted vegetables, raised chickens held every year. and pigs while educating the Vietnamese and training his followers to fight against France. He Ban Na Kha (บา้ นนาขา่ ) took theVietnamese to help in the construction of Wat Phothi Somphon and Wat Ban Chik at Located 16 km. from town along the UdonThani the beginning of 1929. Then, he travelled to – Nong Khai route (Highway No. 2), this village is Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom before his on your right, opposite the Na Kha Community return to Vietnam. He had fought against the School. There is Khit-cloth weaving here and French troops until regaining independence on Khit-cloth products are available at reasonable 2 September, 1945. He was named as President prices. Travel to this village can be made by bus on 2 March, 1946, and died in 1969. from a bus stop in front of Udon Thani Rajabhat University and Rang-sina Market. Amphoe Ban Phue Huai Luang Dam (เขอื่ นหว้ ยหลวง) Phu Phra Bat Historical Park This reservoir is located on the Udon Thani- (อทุ ยานประวตั ิศาสตรภ์ ูพระบาท) Nong Bua Lam Phu Highway, off the main road at Km. 108 for another 9 kilometres. It is a large This historical park is located at the foot of reservoir covering an area of about 20,000 Mount Phu Phan, covering an area of 3,430 rai rai, for the purposes of agriculture, fishery, in Ban Tio, Tambon Mueang Phan. It displays and waterworks under the responsibility of the civilisation of mankind and changes the Royal Irrigation Department, Ministry of in landscape of which structure is mostly Agriculture and Co-operatives. As a tourist composed of sandstone havingbeen eroded by attraction, a scenic landscape is offered with a nature to become rock formations of different royal palace of the late Princess Mother. Prior sizes and patterns. contact is required for those to visit the place. There are various interesting places as evidence of human life in the past: 12 Udon Thani

Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok Udon Thani 13

Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok (พระพทุ ธบาทบัวบก) to be a shelter of people in the Stone Age, and they drew figures of things, such as humans, This Buddha’s footprint, built during 1920- hand, animals, and geometric designs, found 1934, is on the left side of the way to the park in the caves. Stone shelters beautifully created headquarters. “Bua Bok” is a name of the plant by nature include Khok Ma Thao Barot, Ho growing in the forest and having leaves in the Nang Usa, and Bo Nam Nang Usa. There is shape of a lotus leaf, locally called “Phak Nok.” also a nice rocky ground called “Lan Hin Non The plant was abundant in the area where Sao-e.” These rocky formations enhanced an the Buddha’s footprint was found, so it has imagination of the generations after the era become the name of the place, or the name may to compose the folk legend “Nang Usa-Thao originate from the words“Bo Bok,”which mean Barot.”In addition, fragments of boundary stone “not being dry.”The footprint features a bowl of posts and sandstone carved into a Dvaravati- around 60 cm. deep in the rocky ground, 1.93 styled Buddha image were found at the stone m. long and 90 cm. wide. Formerly, a Mondop shelters: Phoeng Hin Wat Pho Ta and Phoeng structure was built to house the footprint. In Hin Wat Luk Khoei. 1922, Phra Achan Sithat Suwanmacho replaced the Mondop with a pagoda called Phra That Inside the park, a visitor centre offers information Chedi, and created a replica of the footprint to and maps. For more information, contact Tel. 0 put on the existing one.The pagoda where Lord 4225 0616, 0 4225 1350. Opening hours: 08.00- Buddha’s relics are contained is in the shape of 16.30 hrs. Admission fee: 100 Baht. The park is an angular lotus similar to Phra That Phanom. A 67 kilometres from town. Drive along Highway fair to pay homage to Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok No. 2 (Udon Thani-Nong Khai), and turn left at is held during the thirteenth waxing moon day Kilometres 13 to Highway No. 2021. Head for to the full moon day of the third lunar month Amphoe Ban Phue for 42 kilometres, turn right every year. and go on for 500 metres. Drive straight along Highway No. 2348 for another 12 kilometres Phra Phutthabat Lang Tao (พระพุทธบาทหลัง and turn right for approximately 2 kilometres เตา่ ) before reaching the park. This Buddha’s footprint is located to the south PhraPhutthabatBuaBan(พระพทุ ธบาทบวั บาน) of Phra Phuttabat Bua Bok. It is around 25 cm. deep in the rocky ground and has a lotus image Located on a hill in Tambon Mueang Phan, carved in relief in the centre. Since it is behind this is a site where there is an ancient Buddha’s a stone shelter that looks like a turtle (Tao), the footprint housed in the Ubosot (ordination hall). footprint is called “Phra Phuttabat Lang Tao.” Many pieces of Bai Sema (boundary stone) were excavated here. They were made of sandstone Caves and Stone Shelters (ถำ�้ และเพงิ หินตา่ ง ๆ) and carved into images ofThewada (male spirit) and Apsara (woman spirit), which is a mixture There is a scattering of caves and stone shelters of Dvaravati and Lop Buri arts. within walking distance in the park area, such as Tham Lai Mue (Lai Mue Cave), Tham Non Wat Pa Ban Kho (วดั ปา่ บ้านค้อ) Sao-e (Non Sao-e Cave),ThamWua Daeng (Wua Daeng Cave) etc. These caves were presumed This temple is located in Tambon Khuea Nam. 14 Udon Thani

Wat Pa Ban Kho Here, there is Phra Maha That Chedi Chaloem Amphoe Na Yung Barami Phra Nawamin, a pagoda that contains Lord Buddha’s relics. Inside the pagoda, Na Yung-Nam Som National Park (อุทยาน sculptures depict the history of Lord Buddha, แห่งชาตนิ ายูงนำ�้ โสม) jataka stories, and Buddha images in different attitudes. The temple is ideal for practitioners This national park is located in Ban Sawang, of Dharma (Buddha’s teachings). It has been Mu 2, Tambon Na Yung. designated by the Udon Thani Administration Attractions of the park are: Office as the Udon Thani Chaloem Phra Kiat Mind Development Centre. Both Thais and Namtok Yung Thong (น�้ำตกยงู ทอง) foreigners usually come to practise Dharma here. For more information contact Tel. 0 4225 This waterfall is located on the ridge of Mount 0730-2. Phu Phan and Mount Phu Ya U, around 500 m. from the park headquarters. Its stream flows To get there: From town, drive along Highway along attractive complicated boulders amid No. 2 (Udon Thani-Nong Khai), turn left at the greenery of trees. The small three-tiered Kilometres 13 to Highway No. 2021 (UdonThani- waterfall has a pond where visitors can play. Ban Phue) and go further for 20 kilometres In the past, it was a habitat of peafowl, so Then, turn right and take another 3 kilometres the waterfall is called “Yung Thong” (golden towards the temple. peafowl). Udon Thani 15

Pha Daeng Viewpoint (จดุ ชมวิวผาแดง) Wat Pa Phu Kon This viewpoint is around 1,500 metres. from the In addition, this is the place where the 20-metre- park headquarters and on the nature study trail long reclining Buddha, Phra Phutthasaiyat of Namtok Yung Thong. Pha Daeng is a high Lokanat Satsada Maha Muni is lying exquisitely steep sandstone cliff overlooking a beautiful in the posture of the ultimate nirvana, made of panoramic view. Not far from Pha Daeng, there white marble from the city of Carrara in Italy. is a small cave where Luang Pu Man Phurithatto For more information contact, Tel. 0 4228 1439. used to stay for insight development. To get there: It is 124 kilometres from the city. Namtok Yung Thong Nature Study Trail Follow Highway No. 2 (Udon Thani-Nong Khai) until reaching Kilometres 13, make a left turn (เสน้ ทางศึกษาธรรมชาตนิ ำ้� ตกยูงทอง) onto Highway No. 2021 (Udon Thani-Ban Phue) and head for Ban Na KhamYai Amphoe NaYung This walking trail is to offer nature interpretation and turn left to Wat Pa Phu Kon. for visitors along the way through Namtok Yung Thong, Namtok Tat Noi, and Pha Daeng Amphoe Nong Han viewpoint, covering the distance of around 2,000 metres. Ban Chiang National Museum To get there: From town, go along Udon Thani- (พพิ ธิ ภณั ฑสถานแห่งชาติ บ้านเชยี ง) Nong Khai Highway for 15 kilometres. Turn left to Amphoe Ban Phue and head for Amphoe This museum is located in Ban Chiang, Tambon Nam Som. Turn right at Ban Sam Liam to Ban Chiang. It is an important historical site of Amphoe Na Yung and go further for around 15 NortheastThailand and Southeast Asia.The Fine kilometres. Turn right at Ban Sawang and take Arts Department surveyed and excavated the another 2 km. towards the park headquarters. Ban Chiang archaeological site during 1974- 1975. The evidence found revealed the pre- Wat Pa Phu Kon (วัดปา่ ภูกอ้ น) historical age of the site of around 5,600-1,800 years ago. The United Nations Educational, is located in the Pa Na Yung and Pa Nam Som Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) National Forest Reserve in the Ban Na Kham Yai registered the site as a World Heritage Site of community,Tambon Ban Kong, which occupies history at Carthage, Tunisia in December 1992. the area of three provinces: Udon Thani, Loei, and Nong Khai.The aims of building the temple are to preserve the abundance of forest and water source, as well as wildlife and variety of plants, also to strengthen Buddhism, and to be a peaceful sanctuary for Dhamma practice. The temple is housing the Buddha’s relics enshrined inside the head of the Phra Ruang Rot Si Burapha Buddha image, which is installed as a principal Buddha at the front of the Phra Pathom Rattana Buraphachan Maha Chedi. 16 Udon Thani

Ban Chiang National Museum Part III: Thai Phuan Exhibition Building The museum is divided into five parts: (อาคารนทิ รรศการไทพวน) Part I: Somdet Phra Srinagarindra There is a display of the history, ways of living, identity, wisdom, and traditions of the Thai Borommaratchachonnani Building (อาคาร Phuan ethnic minority group of Ban Chiang สมเด็จพระศรนี ครนิ ทราบรมราชชนน)ี who had settled here around 200 years ago, and named this village “Ban Chiang.” The Thai This service part consists of a room for selling Phuan people have lived here to the present. tickets, books, souvenirs, a meeting room, and a hall for rotational exhibitions. Part IV: Wat Pho Si Nai Excavation Pit Part II: Galyani Vadhana Building (หลมุ ขดุ คน้ วัดโพธิ์ศรใี น) (อาคารกลั ยาณิวฒั นา) This is the first site museum in Thailand, displaying a permanent exhibition of the It displays permanent exhibitions including procedure for archaeological excavation in His Majesty King Bhumibol and Ban Chiang, which the artefacts found in layers of soil have Ban Chiang archaeological implementations been maintained for visitors to study, which and operations, archaeological excavation pits, mostly are earthenware buried with corpses. artefacts from the archaeological excavations at Wat Pho Si Nai, the prehistorical culture of Ban Part V: Thai Phuan House (A Memorial of Chiang, a discovery of the lost Bronze Age, and Ban Chiang: World Heritage and distribution of the Royal Visit) (เฮอื นไทพวน อนสุ รณส์ ถานในการ the Ban Chiang culture. เสดจ็ พระราชดำ� เนนิ ) This house is situated 700 metres. away from the Ban Chiang Museum. Formerly, it belonged to Mr. Phot Montriphithak who gave it to the Fine Arts Department. This area is an ancient site where an archaeological excavation was conducted and many ancient objects were found. Their Majesties the King and Queen visited the place on 20 March, 1972. The house won the award for outstanding conservation of art and architecture in 2007 from the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. To get there: From Udon Thani town, the total distance is around 55 kilometres. Take Highway No. 22 (Udon Thani-Sakon Nakhon). After slightly passing the intersection to Amphoe Ban Dung, a signpost to the museum is on your left. Go on for around 8.2 km. before reaching Udon Thani 17

Nong Han A Lake of Pink Water Lilies, Nong Han, Kumphawapi the museum. It opens on Tuesday-Sunday and public holiday from 08.00-16.30 hrs. Admission fee: 150 Baht. For more information, contactTel. 0 4220 8340-41. A Lake of Pink Water Lilies, Nong Han, Kumphawapi (ทะเลบวั แดงหนองหาน กมุ ภวาปี) Nong Han is a natural source of water covering an area of more than 22,500 rai. This lake is rich in various species of fish, birds, and aquatic plants. Its unique ecosystems are of interest to academics both Thais and foreigners who have come to continuously conduct research and study. During October to February of every year, the water lily plants in the lake will grow above the water surface, produce new leaves and buds, and bloom. The blooming season is from December to February.Visitors can admire the beauty of the pink water lilies from 06.00- 10.00 a.m. A boat service is available at Wat Ban 18 Udon Thani

Diam, Mu 5, Tambon Chiang Wae. The boat rent Phrathat Don Kaeo or Phra Maha That Chedi is 300-500 Baht for 10 persons. Contact can be made to the Tourist Boat Service Group at Tel. sandstone pagoda is around 1 sok long and has 08 9395 0871. an outer mortared surface. It was presumed that Wat Phrathat Don Kaeo, Bai Sema (boundary To get there: Follow Highway 2 (Udon Thani- stone), and Sao Hin (stone post) were built in Khon Kaen) for 32 km and go on in the direction around 12-13 A.D. to Ban Na Di-Ban Nong Mek for about 14 kilometres. For more information, contact Tel. To get there: From Udon Thani town, take 0 4223 6022 and 0 4285 1933. Highways No. 2 and No. 2350 to Amphoe Kumphawapi. Turn left at the natural garden Amphoe Ban Dung and drive on for another 3.4 kilometres. The total distance is 50 km. from Amphoe Mueang Kham Chanot (ค�ำชะโนด) Udon thani. Located at Wat Sirisuttho in Tambon Wang Thong, this sacred place gains respect from villagers in neighbouring areas. It is said to be an entrance to the water world, a legendary place concerning the great Naga (serpent) according to a belief among Lao and Isan villagers. Nowadays, the place is densely covered with Chanot trees, which resemble a mixture of palm and coconut trees. Inside, there is a shrine of Chaopu Sisuttho and a sacred well for worship. To get there: From Udon Thani town, the total distance is around 101 kilometres. Take the Udon Thani-Sakon Nakhon route and turn left to Amphoe Ban Dung, for 84 kilometres. From Amphoe Ban Dung, drive on another 17 km. before reaching Kham Chanot. Amphoe Kumphawapi Phrathat Don Kaeo or Phra Maha That Chedi (พระธาตุดอนแก้ว หรือพระมหาธาตุเจดยี )์ Located in Mu 5, Ban Don Kaeo, this pagoda stands in the centre of Wat Maha That Chedi (Wat Phrathat Don Kaeo). It is an angular pagoda resembling Phrathat Phanom, with a height of over 18 wa. The main body was built into 2 tiers: each has sculptures of Lord Buddha’s history and heaven-hell story. This square Udon Thani 19

Phu Foi Lom Eco-tourism Study Centre Amphoe Nong Saeng Accommodation: Visitors are required to bring their own tents for an overnight stay. For more Namtok Than Ngam Forest Park (วนอทุ ยาน information, contact Tel. 0 4222 1725. นำ้� ตกธารงาม) Togetthere:The park is 6 km. away from Amphoe This forest park is located in Tambon Nong Nong Saeng. Three routes are available: Saeng in the forest areas of Khun Huai Sam Thak and Khun Huai Kong Si, covering an area of Route I Udon Thani-Ban Lao-Khok Lat-Amphoe 78,125 rai. It was declared as a forest park on 19 Nong Saeng, totalling around 35 kilometres. December, 1984. Around Than Ngam Waterfall is Mixed Deciduous Forest; major species are Ta Route II Udon Thani-Ban Kham Kling-Ban Tat- baek, Pradu, Daeng, Makha mong, Chingchan, Amphoe Nong Saeng, totalling around 30 and Krabok. The waterfall contains water at kilometres. certain times; there is a lot of water during the rainy season. Route III UdonThani-Huai Koeng-Amphoe Nong Saeng, totalling around 60 kilometres. Interesting points in the forest park include a cliff, a beautiful cave and a stone ground. The Phu Foi Lom Eco-tourism Study Centre stone ground, or commonly called“Lae,”covers a large area with a scattering of overlapping (ภูฝอยลม) giant rocks, and overlooks a scenic view. No accommodation is provided by the park. This ecotourism site is located in Pa Phan Don- Pakho National Forest Reserve, covering an area of 192,350 rai on the Phu Phan Noi Range in Tambon Thap Kung. It is considered as one of the best nature study centres of the Northeast 20 Udon Thani

region: there are demonstration beds of plants, by water form beautiful waterfalls at certain the Garden of Wild Plants in Celebration of points along their course. Her Majesty the Queen’s Sixtieth Birthday Anniversary and a viewpoint overlooking Udon Kaeng Hin Hom (แกง่ หนิ ฮอม) Thani town. Accommodation and camping sites are available for an overnight stay. For more These large split-level rapids are around 100 information, contact Tel. 0 4291 0902, 0 4225 metres. from Kaeng Mon Noi. The resonant roar 0207, 08 9710 2633. is heard in the distance during the rainy season when there is a lot of downpour. To get there: Drive along the Udon Thani-Loei route and take a turn at Kilometres 9 to Ban Lao. More ponds and rapids, such as Kaeng Khan, Wang Kaeng Kham, Wang Mak Lam, etc. can Amphoe Wang Sam Mo be admired in the park. Wang Sam Mo Forest Park (วนอุทยาน Accommodation: No accommodation is วงั สามหมอ) provided by the park. Visitors are required to take their own tents for an overnight stay. This forest park is located in Tambon Nong Contact the chief of the Wang Sam Mo Forest Kung Thap Ma in Pa Bayao-Pa Hua Na Kham- Park for advance permission. For further Pa Nong Kung Thap Ma-Pa Na Yung-Pa Nong information, contact the National Park, Wildlife Ya Sai National Forest Reserve. It was declared and Plant Conservation Department, Tel. 0 as a forest park on 19 January, 1984, covering 2562 0760. an area of around 18,750 rai. Most of the area is a plain being covered with Pa Daeng or To get there: From Udon Thani town, take the Deciduous Dipterocarp Forest, Yang, and Ta Kumphawapi-Si That-Wang Sam Mo route khian thong. There are creeks and islets where (Highway No. 2023). Turn left to Highway water flows all year round. Wild animals found No. 227 and drive on to Tambon Nong Kung are Malayan flying lemur, palm civet, civet, Thap Ma. Follow the lane of the main road green pigeon, etc. towards the park for 9 kilometres. The park is 20 km. away from Amphoe Wang Sam Mo. The Interesting places include: total distance from Udon Thani town is 120 kilometres. Wang Yai (วังใหญ่) Amphoe Kut Chap This large pond has water flowing all year round. Lam Phan Chat creek flows through Tham Sing (ถ้ำ� สงิ ห์) the pond where there are rapids and boulders amid a cool atmosphere suitable for recreation. This lion cave is located on the Phu Phan Visitors can play in the pond or do activities: Range in Ban Nong Charoen, Mu 7. whitewater rafting, paddling and fishing. Attractions inside the cave are: Kaeng Mon Noi (แกง่ มนนอ้ ย) Sam Ton Mak (ซำ� ต้นหมาก) These rapids are around 800 m. away from This is an area where a lot of betel palm trees Wang Yai pond, along Lam Phan Chat creek. grow. During the rainy season, the area is always Cascades against boulders which were eroded flooded. Villagers usually take their cattle to lap water here. It is a shady and pleasant place. Udon Thani 21

Lan Thap Khwai (ลานทับควาย) Udon Chinese New Year (งานเทศกาลตรษุ จนี อุดร), held in February at the Chaloem Phra This is a broad ground with a roof-shaped rock formation and surrounding wild plants. Lan Kiat Intersection (Clock Tower) on Prachak Thap Khwai literally means a cattle rest ground. Sinlapakhom Road, features a variety of In the old days, villagers brought their cattle to activities; such as, Chinese food and feed and took shelter here for a lunch break. international food stands, Chinese cultural booth, and entertainment performances from Tham Khok Ma (ถำ�้ คอกม้า) famous artists. This stable cave is a shelter of overlapping Ban Chiang World Heritage Fair (งานมรดก rock formations with a hole that a person can โลกบ้านเชียง), held in February at Ban Chiang walk through. Its name relates to the legend of Usa-Barot. Community and Ban Chiang National Museum, Amphoe Nong Han, includes the traditional Tham Ruesi (ถ�ำ้ ฤๅษี) “Pha Laeng” dinner, light and sound show, and various activities. This hermit cave features a boulder of 2.20 m. high with an entrance in the shape of a shelter Songkran Food Street Mueang Udon of overlapping rock formations. (งานถนนอาหารสงกรานตเ์ มืองอุดรฯ), held annually Other interesting places are Bo Nam Phayanak, Tham Sahai Kep Sabiang, Lat Khom, Lat Kha between 12-15 April, at the Nong Prachak Noi, Bo Nam Manora, Tham NokYung, Suan Hin Sinlapakhom Public Park, Thesa Road, features Mahaisawan, etc. ceremonies of bathing a Buddha image, pouring water onto the elderly and asking for To get there:The cave is 45 kilometres away from blessings, cooking contest including some UdonThani town.Take Highway No. 2263 (Udon unusual food, and selling a variety of food. Thani-Kut Chap). Pass Ban Nong Khong, Ban Nong Charoen, and Ban Nong Mek. Turn left at Bun Bang Fai Lan Rocket Festival (งาน the T-junction of Wat Charoen Sattha Samakkhi ประเพณีบุญบั้งไฟล้าน), held on every full moon to the Phu Lon Sangha abode. Go further for around 3 kilometres to the foot of Mount Phu day of the sixth lunar month at Ban That, Phan and walk another 3 kilometres to the cave. Amphoe Phen. EVENTS & FESTIVALS Khom Lom Balloon Festival (งานเทศกาล โคมลม), held in November, at Amphoe Phibun Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok Worship Fair Rak. (งานนมัสการพระพุทธบาทบัวบก) This annual fair Loi Krathong Festival(งานประเพณลี อยกระทง), is held during the13th-15th waxing moon days of the 3rd lunar month with booths of goods held at the Nong Prachak Sinlapakhom Public and local products for sale. Many visitors from Park, Thesa Road. Udon Thani and nearby provinces come to join the fair. Thung Si Mueang Udon Thani and Mi- khit Cloth Fair (งานทุง่ ศรเี มืองอดุ รธานีผา้ หมข่ี ดิ ) This annual fair is held around December. There are booths of goods and local products, such as silk cloth, Khit-pattern woven cloth, 22 Udon Thani

hand-woven cloth, Mi-Khit cloth, and a golden Mae Pa Pha Fai (แมป่ า ผา้ ฝา้ ย) 169 Ban Na Kha, dragon show from the Chaopu-Chaoya Chinese Spirit Shrine. Tambon Na Kha, Tel. 0 4221 8106, 0 4220 6104. LOCAL PRODUCTS Mu Yo Nai Toem (หมูยอนายเติม) 324/5-6 AND SOUVENIRS Mak Khaeng Road, Tel. 0 4222 3835 (products: Khit-pattern cloth, silk cloth, pottery, Kun Kun Chiang [Chinese sausage], MuYo (steamed Chiang (Chinese sausage), MuYong (pork floss), pork bar), Naem [sour pork]). MuYo (steamed pork bar), Naem (sour pork) and Maphrao Kaeo (coconut sweet). Mu Yo Phonthip (หมูยอพรทิพย์) 331 Mak Souvenir Shops Khaeng Road, Tel. 0 4222 3407. Bai Mon (ใบหม่อน) 146 Soi Maha Mit, Thahan Mu Yo Mae Uan (หมูยอแม่อ้วน) 11/12 Sang Road, Tel. 0 4224 4011, 08 1261 2216. Luang Road, Tel. 0 4224 6305 (products: Mu Yo [steamed pork bar], Isan-styled sausage, Kun Chipatha (จิปาถะ) 7/39 Mukkhamontri Road, Chiang [Chinese sausage]). Tel. 0 4224 1773 (products: pottery, clocks). Naem Parinya (แหนมปริญญา) 287/2 Pho Si Chuan Mai Thai (ชวนไหมไทย) 2 Mu 13, Road, Tel. 0 4222 1262, 0 4224 0114 (products: MuYo [steamed pork bar], MuYong [pork floss], opposite to Ban Chiang Museum, Amphoe Isan-styled sausage, Kun Chiang [Chinese Nong Han, Tel. 0 4220 8243, 0 4220 8019. sausage], Naem [sour pork]). Fai Suai-Khram Ngam (ฝ้ายสวย-ครามงาม) Udon Bo–Phin Trachu (อดุ รโบ-พิน ตราช)ู 129 Ban Na Kha Cotton-Cloth Weaving Group, Udon Thani-Nong Samrong Road, Tel. 0 4224 Tel. 0 4221 8020. 5618, 08 4785 7377 (products: ready-to-wear silk clothes, pottery). Lady Arcade (เลดี้ อาเขต) 201 Pho Si Road, OTOP Products Tel. 0 4222 2839. (สนิ คา้ หนง่ึ ตำ�บล หนง่ึ ผลติ ภณั ฑ)์ Mi-chai (มีชยั ) 206-208 Pho Si Road, Tel. 0 4222 Artificial Flowers from Yai Bua Cloth 2838 (products: souvenirs). (ดอกไมป้ ระดษิ ฐจ์ ากผา้ ใยบวั )Tambon Mak Khaeng, Phra Thamma Khan (พระธรรมขันต์) 183 Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani (3 stars). Mak Khaeng Road, Tel. 0 4322 1154. Ban Chiang-style Pottery (เคร่ืองปั้นดินเผา Phon Neam Nueang (พรแหนมเนือง) 4/8-10 เขยี นสลี ายบา้ นเชยี ง)Tambon Ban Chiang, Amphoe Athipbodi Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 Nong Han (4 stars). 4223 0455, 0 4223 0466 Fax: 0 4223 0488 Bulrush Basketry (ผลิตภัณฑ์จักสานจากกก) MaphraoKaeoChanphen(มะพรา้ วแกว้ จนั ทรเ์ พญ็ ) Tambon Phang Ngu, Amphoe Nong Han (4 Prachak Road, Tel. 0 4224 6516. stars). Mi-khit (หม่ีขิด) 190 Mu 8 Udon Thani-Nong Blown-glass Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์เป่าแก้ว) Khai Road, Ban Kai Thuean, Tel. 0 4224 6099. Tambon Chiang Pheng, Amphoe Kut Chap (3 stars). Udon Thani 23

Bong Fermented Fish (ปลาร้าบอง) Tambon Bai Tong Bai Mon (ใบตอง ใบหมอ่ น) 39 Mu 3 Mu Mon, Amphoe Mueang UdonThani (5 stars). Soi Na Sai 1, Nittayo, Tel. 0 4234 4575, 0 4220 9300, 08 0401 2994. Herbal Compresses (สมุนไพรลูกประคบ) Cupid Mind Travel (คิวปิด มายด์ แทรเวล) Tambon Mak Khaeng, Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani (4 stars). 199/695 Mu 5 Tambon Sam Phrao, Tel. 0 4232 2646. Khit-style Pillows and Mattresses (ท่นี อน หมอนขิด) Tambon Ban Chai, Amphoe Ban Dung Chakkaphat Tour (จกั ภทั ร ทวั ร)์ 411/41 Mu 11 (4 stars). Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 2931. Khit-style Silk Cloth (ผา้ ขดิ ไหม)Tambon Nong Chatchawan Tour (ชัชวาลทวั ร)์ 599/194 Mu 2, O, Amphoe Nong Wua So (4 stars). Rop Mueang Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 4520, 0 4222 4519. Miss Udon Sunshine Perfume(นำ้� หอมมสิ อดุ ร ซันไฌน์) Tambon Ban Lueam, Amphoe Mueang Draco Travel and Service (ดราโก ทราเวล แอนด์ เซอร์วิส) 733 Mu 4 Udon Thani-Khon Kaen Udon Thani (4 stars). Road, Tambon Ban Chan, Tel. 0 4229 2700, Natural-dyed Cloth (ผ้าย้อมสีธรรมชาติ) 08 6714 0413, e-mail: dracotour_99@hotmail. com. Tambon Tan Lian, Amphoe Kut Chap (5 stars). Happy Tour and Service (แฮปปี้ ทัวร์ แอนด์ Noni Juice (น้�ำลูกยอ) Tambon Chiang Wang, เซอร์วิส) 48/14 Mu 3 Udon Thani-Sakon Road, Amphoe Phen (4 stars). Tambon Nong Bua, Tel. 08 6852 9889, 0 4232 1378. Over-the-yearFermentedFish (ปลารา้ ขา้ มป)ี Japanese and English Travel (แจแปนนีส Tambon Nong Sa Pla, Amphoe Nong Han (5 แอนด์ องิ ลชิ แทรพเวล) 546/2 Pho Si Road,Tambon stars). Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 2165, 0 4224 4170. Processed Herbal Drinks (เคร่ืองดื่มสมุนไพร แปรรปู ) Tambon Phen, Amphoe Phen (4 stars). Kannika Tour (กรรณกิ าร์ ทัวร์) 36/9 Si Sattha Tied-indigo-dyed Mudmee-style Cloth Road. Tel. 0 4224 0443, 0 4224 2871. (ผา้ มดั หมย่ี อ้ มคราม)Tambon Ban Daeng, Amphoe Lueang Thong Travel (เหลอื งทอง ทราเวล) 29 Phibun Rak (5 stars). Mu 3, Tambon Mak Ya, Amphoe Nong Wua So, Tel. 08 7854 6374. TOUR OPERATORS New Enjoy Tour (นิว เอ็นจอย ทัวร์) 7 Mu 5 A S Impressive Tour (เอ เอส อิมเพรสซีพ ทวั ร์) Udon Thani-Nong Bua Lam Phu Road, Tambon 94/1 Si Chom Chuen Road, Tambon Mak Nong Bua Ban, Amphoe Nong Wua So, Tel. 0 Khaeng, Tel. 0 4232 8240. 4228 5201. Anuwan Tour (อนุวรรณ ทัวร์) 127 Mu 5 Ban Nice Di Travel (ไนซ์ ดี ทราเวล) 466/24 Phrom Nong Na Lam, Tambon Sam Phrao, Tel. 0 4221 Prakai Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng. Tel. 0 4232 1368. 7967, 08 1975 8475. Aranya Tour (อรญั ญา ทวั ร)์ 2 Mu 8, UdonThani- On Time N E (ออนไทม์ เอน็ อี) 539/72 Pho Si Khon Kaen Road. Tel. 0 4224 3182, 0 4293 0320. Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng. Tel. 0 4224 7792-3. 24 Udon Thani

Piyanut Tour (ปิยะนชุ ทวั ร)์ 84/40 Adunyadet Thanwa Travel 2000 (ธันวา แทรเวล ๒๐๐๐) Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 3664. 48/10 Mu Ban Si Thani, Soi Ban Non 1, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 3664. Phloi Chom Phu Tour (พลอยชมพู ทวั ร)์ 148/34 Ultinet Trade & Travel (อัลตเิ นต เทรด แอนด์ Mu 4 UdonThani-Sakon Nakhon Road,Tambon ทราเวล) 540/22 Pho Si Road. Tel. 0 4234 4041, Nong Khon Kwang, Tel. 08 5928 0793. Fax: 0 4234 3323. Phupha-Manfa Travel (ภผู า-มา่ นฟา้ ทราเวล) UdonKhwanChaiTour1991(อดุ รขวญั ใจ ทวั ร์ 151/3 Tambon Nong Bua, Tel. 08 4030 3320. ๑๙๙๑) 232/13 Udon Dutsadi Road,Tambon Mak Rachawadi Travel (ราชาวดี ทราเวล) 6/17 Si Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 1298. Sattha Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 HIRE CAR COMPANIES 4084. Avis (เอวิส) inside Udon Thani International S and P International Service (เอส แอนด์ พี อนิ เตอรเ์ นชนั่ แนลเซอรว์ สิ ) 8/4 Mu 1 Soi Ban Na Di, Airport, Tel. 0 4224 4770, 08 9969 8678. Na Sanambin Nana Chat Udon Thani Road, Budget (บัดเจ็ต) 60/5 Mu 5 Udon Thani-Loei Tel. 0 4234 4344, 08 9575 3569, e-mail: srklvng@ hotmail.com Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 6805, 08 9841 4753 www.budget.co.th Saeng Thong Travel and Service (แสงทอง แทรเวล แอนด์ เซอร์วิส) 544/3-4 Pho Si Road, Mali Thai ( ม ะ ลิ ไ ท ) inside Udon Thani Tambon Mak Khaeng, Amphoe Mueang International Airport, Tel. 0 4234 8194. Udon Thani, Tel. 0 4222 1048, 0 4222 4166, 0 4224 1987, 08 9710 2252, Fax: 0 4222 1048, Mae Si Tour (แมศ่ รี ทวั ร)์ 37/17 Si Sattha Road, www.thorsangtour.com,e-mail: ttstraveludon@ hotmail.com. Tel. 0 4222 1856. Sutruethai Travel (สดุ ฤทยั แทรเวล) 248/1 Mu Nice Rot Chao (ไนซ์ รถเช่า) 8/3 Near Udon 7 Udon Dutsadi Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Thani International Airport, Tel. 08 9419 5108 Tel. 0 4224 9276. Siriphon Travel (สริ พิ ร ทราเวล)116/1 Ban Nong Thinnakon Tour (ทนิ กร ทวั ร)์ 11/35 Benchang Kham, Tambon Nong Bua, Tel. 0 4232 1644, 0 Road, Soi Benchang 2, Tel. 0 4232 4298, 08 4222 3769. 1661 0883. Thai-Rent-A-Car (ไทย เร้นท์ อะคาร์) inside The Departure (เดอะ ดพี าร์ทเจอร)์ 539/47 Pho Udon Thani International Airport, Tel. 0 4234 Si Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 8007, 8194. 08 3783 7733. Udon Kaeo Tour (อุดรแก้ว ทัวร์) 91/26 Si Thepthana Travel (เทพธนา ทราเวล) 41/6 Mu Chuenchom Road,Tel. 0 4224 4747, 0 4222 2692. 1 Thahan Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 2339. Udon Khwanchai Tour (อุดรขวัญใจ ทัวร์) Thai Kan Eng Tour (ไทกันเอง ทวั ร์) 44/49 Mu 232/13 Udon Dutsadi Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 1298, Fax: 0 4222 1226. 2 Soi Ban Nong Tum, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 4262. Udon Rattanachai ( อุ ด ร รั ต น ชั ย ) 14/8 Pracharaksa Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 6621. Udon Thani 25

INTERESTING ACTIVITIES - Sample an Isan-styled meal in town. - Drop by Ban Na Kha for buying silk, Golf Courses cotton, and Mi-khit cloth. - Travel back to town. Air Division 23 Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟ - Visit Nong Prachak in the evening. กองบิน ๒๓) Air Division 23, Thahan Road, Programme II Ban Chiang - Kham Chanot Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4293 0221, 0 4293 0222 ext. 45472-3. - Depart from Udon Thani town for Ban Chiang. Charoensi Driving Range ( เ จ ริ ญ ศ รี - Witness pottery making at Ban ไดร์ว่ิงเรสจ์) Udon Thani-Sakon Nakhon Road, Kham O, and painting at Ban Pulu. - Visit Wat Pho Si Nai archaeological Tel. 0 4222 3533. excavation pit. - Visit Ban Chiang National Museum. Sithani Golf Forest (ศรธี านี กอล์ฟ ฟอร์เรส) 79 - Lunch. - Proceed to Amphoe Ban Dung. Mu 10 Tambon Ban Chan, on the route to Wat - Visit Kham Chanot (Chanot Forest) Pa Ban Tat, Tel. 0 4229 2330-1. covering an area of 20 rai and hear the story of ghosts there. Nong Samrong Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟ - Travel back to town. หนองส�ำโรง) the Military Camp Ro. 13 Phan 2, Programme III Phu Phra Bat-Namtok Udon Thani-Nong Samrong Road, Tel. 0 4212 Yung Thong 6457. - Travel from Udon Thani town Udon Golf Club and Resort (อุดรกอล์ฟคลบั to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park. แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) Kilometres 20, Udon Thani-Loei - Visit Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok. - Visit Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, Road, Tel. 0 4291 0210. HoNangUsa,andhistoricalpaintings. - Lunch. EXAMPLES OF TOUR - Travel through Amphoe Nam Som PROGRAMMES to Amphoe Na Yung and visit Namtok Yung Thong. Day Trip - Travel back to town. Programme I City Tour - Give morning alms at Wat Pa Ban Tat, Luangta Maha BuaYannasampanno. - Pay respect to Chaopu-Chaoya Chinese spirit Shrine. - Worship the Udon Thani City Pillar Shrine. - Visit Udorn Shunshine Orchid Farm, witness “Sao Noi Udorn” dancing plants, and buy Udorn Sunshine perfume. 26 Udon Thani

Programme IV Udon Thani-Nong Khai- B2 (บี ทู) Nong Lek Alley, Tel. 0 4232 1890. 95 Vientiane. rooms: 500-800 Baht. www.b2hotel.com - Depart from Udon Thani town for Nong Khai. Chaba Resort (ชบา รีสอร์ท) 81 Mu 4, Soi - Pay respect to Luangpho Phra Sai, Wat Pho Chai. Seniphithak 4, Nittayo Road (UdonThani-Sakon - Travel across the Thai – Lao Nakhon), Tel. 0 4232 3857, 300-500 Baht. Friendship Bridge to Vientiane. - Tour Vientiane. Charoen Hotel (เจรญิ โฮเต็ล) 549 Pho Si Road. - Travel back to Nong Khai and drop byTalatTha Sadet (Tha Sadet Market) Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 8155, 0 4224 for shopping. 6121-4, Fax: 0 4224 1093. 239 rooms: 1,100- - Visit Ban Na Kha for buying silk, 10,000 Baht. Mi-khit, and cotton cloth. - Travel back to town. Charoensri Palace (เจริญศรี พาเลซ) 60 Pho FACILITIES IN UDON THANI Si Road, Tel. 0 4224 2611, Fax: 0 4222 2601. 70 rooms: 400-700 Baht. Accommodations Centara Hotel and Convention Center (The room rates mentioned in this brochure may be changed. Please ask for current information Udon Thani (เซนทารา โฮเต็ล แอนด์ คอนเวนชัน่ from each hotel when making reservation.) อุดรธานี) 271/5 Prachak Sinlapakhom Road. Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 3555, Fax: 0 4234 3550. 259 rooms: 1,500-35,000 Baht. A-One ( เ อ วั น ) 153 Mu 2 Soi Khlong Chuchai Apartment (ชูชัย อพารต์ เมนท)์ 477/4 Chonlaprathan,Tambon Ban Lueam,Tel. 0 4234 7955, 08 5014 9004. 280-400 Baht. Soi Pracha Santi, Nittayo Road, Tel. 0 4223 0333, 08 1117 9109, 320 Baht. Aek Udon (เอกอุดร) 555/5 Pho Si Road, Tel. Delight Residence ( ดไี ลทเ์ รสซเิ ดนซ)์ Soi Khum 0 4234 0999, 08 5456 5111. Fax: 0 4234 1034. 3,000-6,000 Baht. www.aekudonapartment. U-tid, Tel. 0 4234 8755, 0 4234 8744. 27 rooms: com. 500 Baht. www.delightud.com Ban Chiang (บา้ นเชยี ง) 5 Mukkhamontri Road, Fa Luang Resort (ฟ้าหลวง รีสอร์ท) 20 Mu 4 Tel. 0 4232 7911-20, Fax: 0 4222 3200. 149 rooms: Tambon Khok Sa-at (14 kilometres from 1,300-9,000 Baht, www.banchianghotel.com. downtown), Tel. 0 4223 7185, 08 1392 0682. B T Grand (บี ที แกรนด)์ nearTesco Lotus, Udon Grand Naga (แกรนด์ นาคา) 50/1 Mak Khaeng Thani-Nong Khai Road, Tel. 0 4232 5525-6. 80 Road.Tambon Mak Khaeng,Tel. 0 4232 6336-45, rooms: 400-800 Baht. Fax: 0 4232 6350. 115 rooms: 700-1,300 Baht. Home Resident (โฮม เรสซเิ ดน้ ท)์ 9 Rop Mueang Road, Tel. 0 4220 4957, Fax: 0 4220 4958. 22 rooms: 390 Baht. Hop Inn ( ฮ อ ป อิ น น ์ ) 30/2 Mu7 Soi Ban Nonpiboon, Tel. 0 4232 4299. 79 rooms: 550 Baht. www.hopinnhotel.com Udon Thani 27

Irish Clock (ไอรชิ คอรก์ ) 19/5-6 Samphanthamit Mono Place (โมโน เพลส) 131Thongkham Uthit Road, Tel. 0 4224 7450, 0 4224 7460, 850 Baht. Road, Tel. 0 4234 2301-2. 300-350 Baht. Jaen Condotel (แจน คอนโดเทล) 102/7 Soi Naphalai (นภาลยั )572 Mu 5 Pracha Raksa Road, Saen Suk, Si Suk Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 7444, 0 4234 7420-46. 252 rooms: Tel. 0 4232 9223, 08 0411 5001. 33 rooms: 450- 800-8,000 Baht. www.napalaihotel.com. 1,500 Baht. Na Kha Buri Resort (นาข่า บุรี รีสอร์ท) 425 Karin (การิน) 37 Watthananuwong Road, Tel. Mu 1 Mittraphap Road (Udon Thani-Nong 0 4232 0515-22. Fax: 0 4232 0523. 130 rooms: Khai), Tambon Na Kha, Tel. 0 4221 8280-3, Fax: 450-1,800 Baht. 0 4221 8284. 60 rooms: 780-9,500 Baht. www. nakhaburi.com Kavinburi Green (กวินบรุ ี กรีน ) 299/99, Prajak Nittaya Place (นติ ยา เพลส) 207/4 Nittayo Road, Road, Tel. 0 4232 6888. www.kavinburi.com Tambon Mak Khaeng,Tel. 0 4232 2345. 16 rooms: King’s (คิงส์) 57 Pho Si Road, Tambon Mak 400-600 Baht. www.edtech.co.th/nittaya Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 1444, Fax: 0 4224 3870. 89 New Nguan Saeng Thai Resort (นิวง่วนแสง rooms: 250-350 Baht. ไทย รีสอร์ท) 222 Mu 7 Tambon Ban Khao, Tel. 0 Khum Kaeo (คุ้มแก้ว) 146/1 Si Suk Road, 4220 6352, 35 rooms: 590-650 Baht. Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4230 4335-38, N B (เอ็น บี) 626 Mu 1 Nittayo Road (Udon 0 4224 1321. 140 rooms: 290-300 Baht. Thani-Sakon Nakhon), Tambon Mak Khaeng, Khum Keson Mansion (ค้มุ เกษร แมนช่ัน) Soi Tel. 0 4232 1999, Fax: 0 4232 3339, 97 rooms: 750-1,500 Baht. Chintakham, Tel. 0 4234 0930. 320 Baht. Nong Prachak Resort (หนองประจักษ์ รีสอรท์ ) Ladawan (ลดาวัลย์) 149/7 Ban Nong Tao Lek, 76/6 Phibun Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 Udon Thani-Loei Road, Tel. 0 4234 7186, 0 4234 4232 4444, Fax: 0 4232 5774. 53 rooms: 390 Baht. 7929. 190-300 Baht. Pakalang (ปะการัง) 225/8 Samphanthamit Lilawadi Place (ลีลาวดี เพลส) 107/12 Soi Phon Road, Tel. 0 4293 2012, 290-380 Baht. Phisai, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4232 4688-9. 300-500 Baht. Prajaktra Design Hotel (ประจักษ์ตรา ดีไซน์ โฮเต็ล) 80/4 Mu 11 Supphakit Chanya Road, Lotus Condotel (โลตัส คอนโดเทล) 43/4 Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 0444, Fax: Ruamchit Road, Soi Lang Paradise, Tel. 0 4234 0 4230 4123, 78 rooms: 2,500-5,500 Baht. 0777, 0 4221 2221, 0 4234 2295. 239-999 Baht. PrajaktraCityHostel(ประจกั ษต์ รา ซติ ี้ โฮสเตล็ ) Much Che Manta Boutique Hotel (มัชเฌ มันตา บูทคิ โฮเตล็ ) 209-211 Mak Khaeng Road, 106/45 Soi Ratchapassadu, Sri Suk Road, Tel. 0 4222 998, 0 8686 04222, 53 rooms: 1,200-1,800 Tambon Mak Khaeng,Tel. 0 4224 5222. 73 rooms: Baht. 1,200-8,000 Baht. www.much-chemanta.com Paradise (พาราไดซ)์ 44/29 Pho Si Road,Tambon Malasi Saengden (มาลาศรี แสงเด่น) 300 Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 4719, 0 4222 1506. 60 Prachak Road, Tel. 0 4234 4131. 18 rooms: 220- rooms: 1,350-4,000 Baht. 260 Baht. 28 Udon Thani

President Hotel (เพรสซิเดน้ ท์ โฮเตล็ ) 253/3 Mu SuthanaApartment(สธุ นะ อพารต์ เมนต)์ 98/27 7 Soi Ban Don Udom, Amphoe Road, Tel. 0 4232 Soi Watthana, Watthana Road (near Charoensri 7777, Fax: 0 4232 9177, 79 rooms: 1,200-1,850 Complex), Tel. 0 4232 0305-6. 180-500 Baht. Baht, www.presidenthotelthailand.com. Suanson Resort (สวนสน รีสอร์ท) 58 Udon Phaibun (ไพบูลย์) 27/41 Watthananuwong Thani-Nong Bua Lam Phu Road, Tambon Na Di, Road, Tel. 0 4224 4742. 120-150 Baht. Tel. 0 4224 8206, 08 1964 9008. Rich (ริช) 89/1 Na Sathani Rotfai Road, Tel. 0 The City Lodge (เดอะ ซิต้ี ลอจ์ด) 83 4224 5496, 0 4224 3157, 160-250 Baht. Watthananuwong Road, Tel. 0 4222 4439, 08 1049 4816. 190-300 Baht. Ruaisuk Mansion (รวยสุข แมนช่ัน) 249/1 Delio (เดลโิ อ)้ 232/9 Asawamit Road, Tambon Adulyadej Road, Tel. 0 4232 5533, 08 5756 1818. 340 Baht. Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4232 7783, 0 4232 7456, Fax: 0 4232 7783. 18 rooms: 350-400 Baht. Sai Thong Resort (ทรายทอง รีสอร์ท) 125/1 The Englishman’s Retreat (เดอะ องิ ลชิ แมนส์ Mu 3 Udon Thani-Sakon Road, Tambon Nong รีทรีท) Samphan Road (Udon Thani-Nong Bua, Tel. 08 1768 9447, 08 3409 3755. 11 rooms: 390-450 Baht. www.udonthani.com/shaitong. Samrong),Tambon Nong Samrong,Tel. 08 4512 5025. 300-400 Baht, www.englishmansretreat. Silverreef Bed and Breakfast (ซลิ เวอรร์ ฟี เบด com. แอนด์ เบรคฟัทส์) 338/8 Prachak Sinlapakhom, The One Resident (เดอะวัน เรสซเิ ด้นท์) Tel. 0 Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 4081, Fax: 0 4234 4128. 18 rooms: 450 Baht. www. 4224 4330, 0 4222 3579. silverreefudon.com. The Ozone Boutique (ดิ โอโซน บูธิค) 17/7 Sunshine Place (ซนั ไชน์ เพลส) Thahan Road Udon Dutsadi Road,Tel. 0 4221 1722-3. 79 rooms: in front of Wing 23 Air Force Base, Tel. 0 4212 890 Baht. www.theozoneboutiquehotel.com 2266, 08 9960 9396. 350-450 Baht. Thomas Resort (โทมาส รีสอร์ท) 119/10 Udon Si Chai (ศรีชัย) 480-484 Pho Si Road, Tambon Thani-Sakon Nakhon Road, Tambon Nong Bua, Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 2624. 19 rooms: 150- Tel. 0 4220 4014, Fax: 0 4220 4234. 600-1,800 800 Baht. Baht. Siri Grand (ศิริแกรนด์) 12 Benchang Road, Top Mansion ( ท็ อ ป แ ม น ช่ั น ) 35/3 Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4232 4514-9, Fax: Samphanthamit Road, Tel. 0 4234 5015-9, 08 0 4220 5030. 145 rooms: 360-650 Baht. 7923 8383. 60 rooms: 320 Baht. www.udonmap. com/topmansion Siri Udon (ศิริอุดร) 79-91 Amphoe Road, ThailandHotel (ไทยแลนด์ โฮเทล็ )4/1-6 Surakan Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 2331-2. Fax: 0 4222 1658. 32 rooms: 180-280 Baht. Road, Tel. 0 4234 1670. 200-300 Baht. Si Trakan (ศรีตระการ) 298/1 Sai Uthit Road,Tel. Thanita(lagoon)Resort(ธนติ า[ลากนู ] รสี อรท์ ) 0 4222 2454. 42 rooms: 180-340 Baht. 113 Ban Nong Hua Mu, Tambon Nadi, Tel. 08 1884 6334, 08 4611 6334. 9 rooms: 1,200 Baht. Si Sawat (ศรีสวัสด์ิ) 123 Prachak Road, Tel. Udon Thani 29 0 4224 3586. 18 rooms: 160-250 Baht.

Thana Resort (ธนา รีสอร์ท) Nittayo Road, Tel. rooms: 200 Baht. 0 4232 3857. 20 rooms: 300-500 Baht. K P (เคพ)ี 219 Mu 9 Sathani Rotfai Road,Tambon Udon Mansion (อดุ รแมนชนั่ ) Thongkham Uthit Phan Don, Tel. 0 4233 1677, 08 1964 7798. 55 rooms: 500-1,500 Baht. Road, Tel. 0 4234 1287-90. 220-300 Baht. Kumphawapi Resort (กุมภวาปี รีสอร์ท) Udon Resort (อดุ ร รีสอร์ท) 400 Phibun Road, Kumphawapi-Udon Thani Road, Tel. 0 4233 Tel. 0 4232 4222. 79 rooms: 350-450 Baht. www. 1743. 16 rooms: 350-550 Baht. udonresort.com NaThongResort(นาทอง รสี อรท์ ) Kumphawapi- Udon Cabana (อดุ ร คาบานา่ ) 30/7 Phon Phisai Udon Thani Road, Tel. 0 4233 2132. 18 rooms: Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 3018, 400-500 Baht. 08 9403 9403, Fax: 0 4222 3018. 72 rooms: 550 Baht. www.udoncabana.com Suan Kham Mai (สวนค�ำใหม่) Chae Lae Road, Udon Airport (อุดร แอรพ์ อร์ต) 14 Mu 1, Udon Tambon Kumphawapi, Tel. 0 4220 2980. 4 rooms: 250 Baht. Thani -Nong Bua Lam Phu Road, Tambon Nadi, Tel. 0 4234 6223-4, 0 4234 6513, Fax: 0 4234 Amphoe Nong Saeng 8070. 120 rooms: 650-1,000 Baht. Inter Resort (อินเตอร์ รีสอร์ท) 66 Mu 7 Tambon Udon Hotel (อุดร โฮเต็ล) 81-89 Mak Khaeng Nong Saeng, Tel. 0 4225 0250-2, 0 4291 0186, Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 8160, Fax: 0 4225 0053-4. 110 rooms: 700-2,100 Baht. 0 4224 6528-30, Fax: 0 4224 2782. 190 rooms: www.interresort-udon.com 460-1,000 Baht. Amphoe Nong Wua So Udon Star (อุดร สตาร)์ 75/3 Wattananuwong Nong Wua So Resort (หนองววั ซอ รีสอร์ท) 214 Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 6808. 5 rooms: 1,000-1,500 Baht. www.udonstar. Udon Thani-Loei Road, Tambon Nong Wua So, biz Tel. 0 4228 5700. 47 houses: 650-1,200 Baht. Udtel (ยดู เี ทล)302/1 M.4 UdonThani-Khon Kean Restaurants Road, Tambon Bantad, Tel. 0 4229 2600. 43 Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani rooms: 790-1,950 Baht. www.udtel.com Amphoe Kung Phao (อ�ำเภอกุ้งเผา) Udon Wethara Mansion (วีธรา แมนชั่น) Udon Thani-Nong Khai Road, Tel. 0 4226 6397. Dutsadi Road, Tel. 0 4234 4181-3. 60 rooms: 400 Baht. Aunchit (อุ่นจิต) 56/1 Sisattha Road, Tambon Wiraya (วีระญา) 26-27 Naresuan Road, Tel. 0 Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 1364. 4232 8291. 55 rooms: 300 Baht. Bami Hong Hao (บะหมฮ่ี องเฮา)Naresuan Road, Amphoe Kumphawapi Tel. 08 5013 7011. Ban Diam Homestay (บา้ นเดยี ม โฮมสเตย)์ 27 Ban Suan Ngao Mai (บ้านสวนเงาไม้) Ban Mu Mu 5 Ban Diam, Tambon Chiang Wea, Tel. 08 Mon, Tel. 08 7859 9969. 6222 2486, 08 9943 6759, 08 9574 9601. 27 Ban Isan (บา้ นอสี าน) Adunlayadet Road, Tel. 0 30 Udon Thani 4232 5229.

Bueng Mai Hom (บึงไมห้ อม) Tel. 0 4224 9564. Khrua Khun Nit (ครัวคุณนิด) 64 Soi Wat Pa Bon Coffee Udon Thani Branch (บอน คอฟ ฟี่ สาขาอุดรธานี) 224/55 Prachak Sinlapakhom Non Niwet, Udon Dutsadi Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng,Tel. 0 4224 6128 (Papaya salad, steamed Road, Tel. 0 4224 9720-1. chicken, grilled fish, blanched fish). Chaeo Hon Maha Sarakham 2 (Chaeo Luk Nam (ลูกนำ้� ) 37/1 Tambon Mak Khaeng, Hon Mo Yak) (แจว่ ฮอ้ นมหาสารคาม ๒) 168/4-5 Phan Phrao Road, Tel. 0 4224 2619. Rop Mueang Road, Tel. 0 4224 6375, Fax: 0 Mangkon Luang (มงั กรหลวง) 75/18-21Thahan 4224 7555. Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 2345. Good Everything (กดู๊ เอวรี ตี่ งิ ) 43/2 Pho Niyom (Chinese food, grilled duck, Suki soup). Road, Tel. 0 4224 5544. Matcha Phasuk (มัจฉาผาสกุ ) 166 Mu 8 Udon Hong Ahan May Fair (หอ้ งอาหารเมย์ แฟร)์ in Thani-Thung Lae Road, at an entrance to Tambon Mu Mon, Tel. 0 4292 0101, 08 1601 Charoen Hotel, Pho Si Road, Tel. 0 4224 8155. 5098, Fax: 0 4232 5645. Hoi Thot Katha Ron (Fried Mussels in Mae Ya (แม่หยา) 79-81 Talat Thanarak Road, Hot Pan) (หอยทอดกระทะร้อน) Pho Si Road, Tel. Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 3889, 0 4222 2953, 0 4222 1590 (Thai, Chinese, I-san food). 08 9944 1080. Ming 24 No (มิง้ ๒๔ น.) 13/16 Si Suk Road, Tel. Kin Lom Chom View (กินลมชมวิว) Suphakit 0 4224 3924. Chanya Road, Tambon Mak Kheang, Tel. 0 4224 2653. Nimit Phochana (นิมิตรโภชนา) 49/2 Mak Kuaitiao Mu Tomyam Ban Chik (ก๋วยเต๋ยี ว Khaeng Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 หมตู ม้ ยำ� บา้ นจกิ ) 89/3-4 Naresuan Road,Tambon 6273 ( Suki soup). Mak Kheang, Tel. 0 4224 5298. Phikkhora Roma (พิคโครา โรมา) 10/31-32 Kuaitiao Mu Thongdi (ก๋วยเต๋ียวหมูทองดี) Pho Si Road, Tel. 0 4232 7546, 08 1668 9786. Naresuan Road, Tel. 0 4224 5276. PhuWiang(ภเู วยี ง) within Charoen Hotel, Pho Si Kuai Tiao Phuang (ก๋วยเตย๋ี วพวง) Phan Phrao Road, Tel. 0 4224 8155. Road, Tel. 0 4222 3439. Rabiang Rim Nam (ระเบียงริมน�้ำ) 344 Rop Kai Ban Po. Tu-Pong (ไก่บา้ น ป.ตุ๊ป่อง) Udon Mueang Road, Tambon Nong Bua, Tel. 0 4224 7257. Thani-Nong Samrong Road, Tel. 0 4232 5229. Rabiang Phatchani (ระเบียงพัชนี) 53/1 Ban Khao Tom Kan Eng (ข้าวต้มกันเอง) 21 Phan Non Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 Phrao Road, Tel. 0 4222 2582, 08 1871 1141. 1515, 0 4224 4015, 0 4232 5890-1. Khao Tom Phoemphun (ขา้ วตม้ เพมิ่ พนู )Pho Si Ran Khao Tom Talong (ร้านข้าวต้มต้าหลง) Road, Tel. 0 4222 4312, 0 4234 3838. 112/12-14 Prachak Sinlapakhom Road, Tel. 08 2307 1615. Khrua Kha Takhrai (ครวั ข่า-ตะไคร้) 663 Mu 4, Mu Ban Ban Chan, Tel. 0 4234 1515. Udon Thani 31

Relax (รแี ลกซ)์ Thesa Road, Tel. 08 6450 5850. Breakfast Restaurants Siamhai Phattakhan (เซยี มไฮ้ ภัตตาคาร) 54 Am-aot Khai Kratha (เอมโอช ไขก่ ระทะ) 118/9 Mak Khaeng Road, Tel. 0 4222 1003. Prachak Sinlapakhom Road, Tambon Mak So Kung Phao (ส.กงุ้ เผา) UdonThani-Nong Khai Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 3992. Road, Tel. 08 1050 2007, 08 1729 3259. Chueng Sa-at (จึงสอาด) 44/45 Adulyadej Steak House 2 (สเตก็ เฮา้ ส์ ๒) Phon Phisai Road, (Thibet intersection), Tel. 0 4224 7623 (Khai Krata). Tel. 0 4224 6675. Chup (จุ๊บ) 31/1 Tamruat Road, Tambon Mak Stamp (แสตมป์) Naresuan Road, Tel. 0 4222 Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 7208. 3127. Khao Piak (ข้าวเปียก) 32/4 Si Suk Road, Tel. 0 Suan Ahan Bung Samran (สวนอาหารบึง ส�ำราญ) 57/5 Mu 9, Ban Nong Lek, Rop Mueang 4224 4138, 08 1739 2247. (Vietnamese food: Khao Piak, Kaeng Sen). Road (Sakon Nakhon-Nong Khai), Tel. 0 4220 4547. Khai Krata Loet Rot (ไข่กระทะเลศิ รส) 78 Pho Tian Tian and Le Ciel Restaurant (หอ้ งอาหาร Si Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4224 0389, เทยี น เทยี น และเลอซีล) in Napalai Hotel 08 9710 5395. Thian Yot (เทียนหยด) in Udon Hotel, Tel. 0 King’s O-cha (คงิ สโ์ อชา) 22/1-2 Si Sattha Road, 4224 8160. Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 3481 (Khai VTNaemNueang (วที ี แหนมเนอื ง) 345/1-3 Pho Krata-panned egg). Si Road (behind Wat Phothisomphon), Tambon Udon O-cha 2 (อุดรโอชา สาขา ๒) 123/2-3 Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4234 8740-2, 0 4234 7111. Prachak Sinlapakhom Road, Tambon Mak Udon Phochana (อุดรโภชนา) 244/5 Pho Si Khaeng, Tel. 08 9944 6826. (A la carte dishes, noodle). Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 1756 (A la carte dishes, noodle). Ying Udom (ยง่ิ อดุ ม) 245 Prachak Sinlapakhom Yipun Kitaro ( ญ่ี ปุ ่ น คิ ท า โ ร ่ ) 49/17 Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 0 4222 3414, 0 4224 3531. Wattananuwong Road, Charoen Si Complex intersection, Tel. 0 4224 3094, 0 4224 1841. Vegetarian Restaurants Amphoe Ban Phue Krua Sukkhaphap Kwan Yim (ครัวสุขภาพ กวนอิม) opposite to Bangkok Bank, Prachak Kung Phao Kalasin (กุ้งเผากาฬสินธุ์) 151/11 Road, Tel. 0 4224 6490. Udon Thani-Nong Khai Road, Tambon Na Kha, Tel. 0 4221 8186, 0 4220 6268. Pang Mangsawirat (ปางมังสวิรัติ) 52/12 Phonphisai Road, Tel. 0 4232 4248, 08 9186 9287. Vegetarian Food for Health (อาหารเจเพ่ือ สุขภาพ) 264/10 Prachak Road, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Tel. 08 1974 0296. 32 Udon Thani

USEFUL CALLS Provincial Public Relations Tel. 0 4222 3708 Udon Thani Provincial Administration Tel. 0 4222 3304 Office Bus Terminal Tel. 0 4229 5412 Udon Thani Train Station Tel. 0 4222 2061 Udon Thani Hospital Tel. 0 4224 8586, 0 4234 8888 Panyawet Hospital Tel. 0 4234 3111 Khai Prachak Hospital Tel. 0 4234 1710 Ek Udon Hospital Tel. 0 4234 2555 Udon Thani Police Station Tel. 0 4222 2285, 0 4232 8515-9 Highway Police Tel. 1193, 0 4212 0055-6 Tourist Police Tel. 1155, 0 4221 1291 Ban Chiang Archaeological Site Udon Thani 33



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