Udon Thani province
Short facts
Name: Changwat Udon Thani
Area: About 11,730 km²
Inhabitants: About 1,500,000
Location: North-East Thailand (Isan)
Capital: Udon Thani
Neighboring provinces: Six (6): Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai and Sakon Nakhon.
Amphoe / Districts: Ban Dung, Ban Phue, Chai Wan, Ku Kaeo, Kumphawapi, Kut Chap, Mueang Udon Thani, Na Yung, Nam Som, Non Sa-at, Nong Han, Nong Saeng, Nong Wua So, Phen, Phibun Rak, Prachaksinlapakhom, Sang Khom, Si That, Thung Fon, Wang Sam Mo.
Popular tourist destinations: Ban Chiang National Museum, Baan Na Kha, Nong Prachak (park in Udon), Phra Phutthabat and Udon Saeng Tawan Orchid Garden.
About Udon Thani
About 550 kilometers north-east of Bangkok is the city and province of Udon Thani located. Communication with the capital, with train, bus, car or plane. This has made Udon Thani to one of northeastern Thailand's hubs. Night train with sleeping carts departs daily from Bangkok and travel time is about ten hours.
For a tourist visiting Udon Thani is the city's public park Nong Prachak, worth a visit. The area consists of a small lake and the local people visit the park frequently.
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