Udon Thani, a northeastern province covering an area of 11,730 square kilometers, is a prime business center of I-San. Located 564 kilometers from Bangkok, it the world heritage site for the prehistoric culture of Ban Chiang.
Udon Thani is probably best known for its archaeological wonders, paramount among them the hamlet of Ban Chiang where the world's first Bronze Age civilization is believed to have flourished more than 5,000 years ago.
Udon Thani borders Nong Khai to the north, Khon Kaen to the south, Sakon Nakhon to the east and Nongbualamphu and Loei to the west. The province is located on a plateau which is approximately 187 metres above sea level. Most of its areas are covered with rice fields, forests and hills, with the Phu Pan mountain ranges and the Songkhram River are the provinces 2 main natural resources.
The locals are mainly engaged in agricultural activities, with particular rising in wholesale and retail trading activities. That is why Udon Thani is an agricultural market hub or neighboring provinces.
Udon Thani's provincial seal depicts God Wetsuwan, King of the giants and keeper of the Northern Heavenly Gate.The Past
The Vietnam War transformed the sleepy provincial city of Udon Thani into a booming support center for a nearby American airbase. Since the withdrawal of American troops in 1976, it has continued to grow as an industrial and commercial center within the region.
The Present
Today, Udon Thani is the transportation and communications hub of the upper Northeast with several tourist destinations and facilities.Administratively, Udon Thani is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kumphawapi, Nong Han, Phen, Ban Phue, Ban Dung, Si That, Nam Som, Nong Wua So, Kut Chap, Non Sa-at, Wang Sam Mo, Chai Wan, Nong Saeng, Sang Khom, Thung Fon, Na Yung, Phibun Rak, Ku Kaeo and, Prachaksinlapakhom.Back to North East Thailand
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Thailand Travel - Yasothon
Yasothon is famous for its boisterous Rocket Festival every May,when giant home-made missiles are launched into the air in a symbolic rain-making gesture.
In the town at Wat Mahathat,Phra That Yasothon is a much-visited Lao-style chedi,said to be over 1,200 years old. It enshrines holy relics of Phra Ananda,one of Lord Buddha's chief disciples. That Kong Khao Noi is an ancient Khmer chedi with a much revered brick and stucco Buddha that is ritually bathed every April. The handicraft village of Ban Si Than is famed for the triangular pillows used in most Thai households.Yasothon has an area of 4,161 square kilometres. It is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kham Khuean Kaeo, Maha Chana Chai, Pa Tio, Loeng Nok Tha, Kut Chum, Kho Wang, Sai Mun and Thai Charoen.
In the town at Wat Mahathat,Phra That Yasothon is a much-visited Lao-style chedi,said to be over 1,200 years old. It enshrines holy relics of Phra Ananda,one of Lord Buddha's chief disciples. That Kong Khao Noi is an ancient Khmer chedi with a much revered brick and stucco Buddha that is ritually bathed every April. The handicraft village of Ban Si Than is famed for the triangular pillows used in most Thai households.Yasothon has an area of 4,161 square kilometres. It is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kham Khuean Kaeo, Maha Chana Chai, Pa Tio, Loeng Nok Tha, Kut Chum, Kho Wang, Sai Mun and Thai Charoen.
Bangkok Thailand Hotel : The Travellers
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The TRAVELLERS is conveniently located on Rachada Pisek Road. Its proximity to the heart of Bangkok City is certainly an advantage. The Bangkok International Airport, is easily accessible. Down the road are the Department of Export Promotion, Thailand Cultural Center, high rise buildings housing offices, department stores and supermarkets. For your convenience, Internet service is available at The TRAVELLERS.
Home Away From Home hospitality is our aim. You will certainly feel at home in our well decorated deluxe rooms. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a private bath and a shower, refrigerator, mini-bar, personal safe and colour TV set. On offer is a 24-hour TV program and a direct international dialing telephone system. A fitness room is available for our health conscious guests at no extra charge.
For guests wanting simple meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner we recommend the coffee shop on the ground floor, or you can relax in the sprite lounge where delicious Thai, Chinese and European food are served with music band to entertain you. For more sophisticated dining, we invite you to The SKY LOUNGE, which is perched on the top floor. It is an ideal place to dine and unwind, with romantic atmosphere and magnificent views of Bangkok by night. You can sing and dance nightly with the famous life band.
The TRAVELLERS has a range of function rooms, designed for holding meetings, seminars, private gatherings, parties or receptions. For rent on a long-term basis are compact-sized offices. For security, you will have access to a deposit box in each bedroom. The TRAVELLERS is designed to make you feel like HOME AWAY FROM HOME.
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The TRAVELLERS is conveniently located on Rachada Pisek Road. Its proximity to the heart of Bangkok City is certainly an advantage. The Bangkok International Airport, is easily accessible. Down the road are the Department of Export Promotion, Thailand Cultural Center, high rise buildings housing offices, department stores and supermarkets. For your convenience, Internet service is available at The TRAVELLERS.
Home Away From Home hospitality is our aim. You will certainly feel at home in our well decorated deluxe rooms. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a private bath and a shower, refrigerator, mini-bar, personal safe and colour TV set. On offer is a 24-hour TV program and a direct international dialing telephone system. A fitness room is available for our health conscious guests at no extra charge.
For guests wanting simple meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner we recommend the coffee shop on the ground floor, or you can relax in the sprite lounge where delicious Thai, Chinese and European food are served with music band to entertain you. For more sophisticated dining, we invite you to The SKY LOUNGE, which is perched on the top floor. It is an ideal place to dine and unwind, with romantic atmosphere and magnificent views of Bangkok by night. You can sing and dance nightly with the famous life band.
The TRAVELLERS has a range of function rooms, designed for holding meetings, seminars, private gatherings, parties or receptions. For rent on a long-term basis are compact-sized offices. For security, you will have access to a deposit box in each bedroom. The TRAVELLERS is designed to make you feel like HOME AWAY FROM HOME.
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Thailand National Park Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep - Pui
Doi Suthep - Pui National Park is in the area of Amphoe Mae Rim, Amphoe Hang Dongand Amphoe Muang, covering 262.5 square kilometers.Doi Suthep - Pui National Park is noted for its dense forests and watershed areas and is blessed with the most beautiful environment housing important places of historical and religious interest. The park is only 5 kilometers from Chiang Mai and accessible from the Huai Kaeo - Chiang Mai University - Chiang Mai zoo road which goes to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Voraviharn.From there you can walk upwards for a short while and then turn right toward the office of Doi Suthep National Park.
Chiang Dao National Park : Chiang Dao National Park
Khun Khan National Park is situated in an approximate area of 397 square kilometers or 248,125 rai, covering the areas of Pa Sa-merng National Conserved Forest and Mae-Chaem Forest in Sub-District Mae-sarb, Sub-District Bor-kaew, Sub-District Sa-merng Nua, Sub-District Sa-merng Tai of Sa-merng Tai District, and Sub-District Ban Chan, Sub-District Mae Na-jarn of Mae-Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province
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