South East Asia Destination Guide

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Houa Phan: Laos

Houa Phan: Laos Laos, Houa Phan - Houa Phan province is situated in the northeast of Laos and was the base of the Lao People's Revolutionary Army activities. There are over 100 caves in the Vieng Xai district of Houa Phanh many of which were used as hideouts and bunkers during the Indochina war. Lao Aviation flies daily to the capital Xam Neua from Vientiane - for flight information, please click here for Lao Aviation's flight schedule. The most famous caves in the area are: Tham Than Souphanouvong: formerly known as Tham Phapount. In 1964, Prince Souphanouvong set up his residence

Sakon nakhon : North East Thailand

Sakon nakhon Sakhon Nakhon is well-known amongst Thais for its association with two of the counry's most famous Buddhist monks. Sakon Nakhon is 647 kilometers from Bangkok and has an area of 9,605 square kilometers. The province is also home to Phra That Choeng Chum Sanctuary, Nong Han, Thailand's largest fresh-water natural lake, and culture of Phu Thai tribe. Sakon Nakhon consists of the following districts: Muang Sakon Nakhon, Waritchaphum, Kutbak, Kusuman, Ban Muang, Phanna Nikhom, Sawang Daen Din, Wanon Niwat, Phang Khon, Akat Amnuai, Songdao, Kham Ta Kla, Tao-ngoi, Khok Si Suphan, Nikhom Namun, Charoen Sin, Phon Na Kaeo and Phu

Khon Kaen : North East Thailand

Khon Kaen hailand. Khon Kaen is the commerce and political center of Northeastern Thailand, and is well known for the silk that is manufactured in the area. Khon Kaen is the home of tennis sensation Khun Paradorn Srichaphan. The digs have also unearthed evidence of the province’s pre-history with the highest number of dinosaur fossils found in Thailand in this area. These days Khon Kaen is also famous for being the home of tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan and Thailand's 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winning boxer, Somluck Kamsing. Both Laos and Vietnam have consulates in Khon Kaen city where visa applications are

Amnat Charoen : North East Thailand

Amnat Charoen Known as the Land of Dharma, Amnat Charoen is famous For its scenic view especially where the Khong River forms the borderline. Amnat Charoen is located in Southern I-San plateau, approximately 583 kilometres from Bangkok. The town was founded during the reign of King Rama III, established under the jurisdiction of Nakhon Khemarat and later governed by Ubon Ratchathani Province. The province is divided into the following districts: Muang Chanuman Hua Taphan Lue Amnat Pathum Ratchawongsa Phana Senangkhanikhom Amnat Charoen Attractions Buddha Utthayan and Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang Chit Sakon Agro-park Don Chao Phu Don Chao Phu Mekhong at Chanuman Pha Ma Klua Phu Pha Hom Phu Pha Taek Phu Pha Taem Phu Sa

Phetchabun : North Thailand

Phetchabun Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history. At present, it is famous for the fertile land for cultivation. The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors. Because of the fertility of the land, Phetchabun has always been an agriculturally productive area. Phichit is divided in to 8 Amphoes : Muang, Bang Mun Nak, Pho Prathap Chang, Pho Thale, Sam Ngam, Taphan Hin, Tap Khlo and Wang