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Mahathat temple, Nakorn Panom

Mahathat temple, Nakorn Panom, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  This temple is one holiest of Nakorn Panom people. It was built by Phraya Maha Ammat, the head of troop who migrated from Vientiene,Laos and built Nakorn Panom city. The main building 's the square-shaped stupa with 24 meters high and old ordination hall. 

Phra That Phanom

Phra That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  Phra That Phanom stupa located in Phra That Phanom Voravihara temple. From the Phra That Phanom's legend described about Buddha and Anond monk proceeded to this area. This sqaure -shaped stupa is 53 meters high and was built during 657- 857. It believed that it originally... 

Pra That Tha U Then temple

Pra That Tha U Then temple, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  Located opposite Hin Bun town in Laos. Pra That Tha U Then stupa got an influence from Prathat Panom. It was built in 2455 B.E. by one monk named Phra Ajarn Sri That. This chedi housed the relic of important monk in Burma. 

Former Provincial Governor's Residence Museum

Former Provincial Governor's Residence Museum, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  This old building where 's the former provincial governor's residence and once used to be a residence for King and Queen of Thailand when visited Nakhon Phanom in 2498 BE. Nowaday, this building serves as museum displays the story about old pictures of Nakhon Phanom. On the... 

Renu Nakhon District

Renu Nakhon District, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  Renu Nakhon is wellknown as a home of Phu Thai ethnic minorities group who still conserve culture and tradition especially traditional dances and the custom of the Bai-Si-Su-Kwan ceremony. This group 's also an expert in weaving cotton and liquor called U. You can buy Phu... 

Phra That Renu Nakhon

Phra That Renu Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  Phra That Renu Nakhon or stupa is 35 meters high. It was built in 1918 by followed the model of Phra That Phanom. The stupa housed Buddhist scripture and Buddha image. 

Nakhon Phanom

Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom

 dutchasiancouple Says:  Visit the Phra That Phanom 

Walking along the Mekhong Riverside

Walking along the Mekhong Riverside, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  On Sunthornvijit Rd. or so called Rinkhong Rd. in Nakhon Panom city. There's 3 kms long road wich faced the river. Along this 3 kms located some old shophouses and buildings both built from wood and cement. Some 're French Colonial style which was built by Vietnamese. The... 

Vietnam Memorail Clock Tower

Vietnam Memorail Clock Tower, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  This clock tower was built in 2503 BE. by Vietnamese who invaded from Dien Bien Phu War. Before they back home in Vietnam,they was built this clock tower as memorial place in Nakhon Panom. 

Menam Khong Under Water World

Menam Khong Under Water World, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  The Menam Khong Under Water World located at Nong Yaat reservoir on the West of Nakhon Panom city. It's an aquarium where collected fresh water fishes which found in an area of Khong River,such as Giant Cat fish, Mantaray,... You can walk pass glass tunnel to see the life of... 

Menam Khong Under Water World

Menam Khong Under Water World, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  The Menam Khong Under Water World located at Nong Yaat reservoir on the West of Nakhon Panom city. It's an aquarium where collected fresh water fishes which found in an area of Khong River,such as Giant Cat fish, Mantaray,... You can walk pass glass tunnel to see the life of... 

Nakhon Phanom old jail /Chom Khong Public Park

Nakhon Phanom old jail /Chom Khong Public Park, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  The old jail of Nakhon Panom from 1975 - 2001, it's now serve as Public Park where still have some remains of jail. The main building used to be a museum which exhibited about life in jail. It still have some human models in every rooms. At the fron t building, some rooms... 

The former Nakhon Phanom City hall

The former Nakhon Phanom City hall, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  The former Nakhon Phanom City hall was built in European style. Nowaday,it was changed to be National Library . 

Hotels  

Viewkong Hotel: Viewkong Hotel

Viewkong Hotel: Viewkong Hotel, Nakhon Phanom

 Cathy&Gary Says:  We did not have a booking here, just walked in & after looking at a superior & deluxe room, we went for the Deluxe room at 900baht a night with breakfast ($29). The only difference between the two rooms was the deluxe had bigger windows so better views of the Mekong River.... 

Nakhon Phanom Riverview Hotel: Nakhon Phanom's Finest

Nakhon Phanom Riverview Hotel: Nakhon Phanom's Finest, Nakhon Phanom

 bobbysan124 Says:  Stayed in the Riverview which is aptly named since it is alongside the Mekong River. Lovely hotel with nice, spacious rooms. Wood and marble. Stayed in the Superior room and was very comfortable and pleased. Cable TV, mini fridge etc. No in-room safe, but never felt... 

Shopping  

Indochina Market: Indochina Market

Indochina Market: Indochina Market, Nakhon Phanom

 pattayaraj Says:  2 storey building on Sunthornvijit Road with shops sell products from China, Vietnam,Thai and Laos. The stuffs 're dried food,electronic products,toys, clothes & accessories, textile and local products. The price 's low and you can bargain. 

~~~ Silk (handmade as 1000 years before) ~~~

~~~ Silk (handmade as 1000 years before) ~~~, Nakhon Phanom

 matseb Says:  you wanna buy the stuff not in stores which are highly frequented by tourits of course, tuxedos and stuff will not be available in the smaller cities or villages max. 1000 THB for the garmet and about 500 THB for tailoring 

Warnings Or Dangers  

~~~ SAFETY ~~~

~~~ SAFETY ~~~, Nakhon Phanom

 matseb Says:  The region is generally safe. You even don't get bothered by anyone for buying stuff or guidiance. But there's a thread by the road traffic, 'cause the motorists drive not carefully and DUI is very common. The most dangerous situation is driving at dark (there are no road... 

~~ HEALTH ISSUES ~~

~~ HEALTH ISSUES ~~, Nakhon Phanom

 matseb Says:  >>> FOOD <<<There's not much more danger by consuming food and beverages than in the industrial countries. The hygienic conditions are a lot lower though.I stayed several weeks there and drank tap water as well as ice cubes (well, melted ones). Also I have... 

Off The Beaten Path  

That Phanom temple

That Phanom temple, Nakhon Phanom

 halikowski Says:  According to the earliest known legends, the original sanctity of this site derived from visits by Kakusandha, Konagamana, and Kassapa, the Buddhas of the three previous ages. Long after these mythical visits the Buddha of our current age made a pilgrimage to the sacred hill... 

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 The hotel is nice. Riverview room are better. Suites are nice. Restaurant is not good and service is slow. Breackfast is average. Wonderfull view of Maekong. 

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Q:  This isn't a traveller's topic but anyway... I'm a German and I'm building (financing) a family house in this province. My Thai... 

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A: Hello Mathias, FACT -As a ''Falang'' you cannot own land in Thailand. However, If you do not want to put everything in your wifes name (wise) you can do the following... 

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