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Introduction

Nong Khai

Nong Khai

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Nong Khai is a sleepy town with views of the Mekong, most travellers visit Nong Khai to cross the Friendship Bridge into Laos.

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Events and Festivals

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Getting There

By Plane

By Train

Daily trains and sleeper trains depart to and from Bangkok, Khorat, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani.

By Car/Tuk-Tuk

For the crossing into Laos you'll need to take a tuk-tuk to the border before catching a minibus over the Friendship Bridge.

By Bus

Buses depart daily to and from Bangkok, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Loei.

By Boat

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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Eat

  • Khrua Sukapap Kwan Im - LD - Vegetarian Thai and Chinese
  • Nagarina - LD - Thai.
  • Rom Luang - D - Thai & Isan.
  • Cafe Thasadej - BLD - Western.
  • Daeng Namnuang - BLD - Isan Vietnamese.
  • Jose Ramon's - LD - Mexican and Puerto Rican.
  • Hospital Food Court - BLD.

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Drink

  • Surreal - Free pool table, book exchange.
  • Coco-Na Coffee - coffehouse-nightclub with live bands.

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Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

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Keep Connected

Internet

  • Hornbill Bookshop - 10.00-19.00.
  • Mekong Internet Services - 30B/hour - 10.00-22.00.

Phone

Post

  • Post Office - MON-FRI 08.30-16.30 - SAT-SUN 09.00-12.00.

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