Udon Thani
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Introduction
Udon Thani is one of Thailand's largest towns, set in the plains of the agricultural Isaan region in the northeast of the country and is the provincial capital of Udon Thani Province. It is a major trading centre, and enjoys its proximity to the Lao capital Vientiane, across the Mekong river from Nong Khai.
Getting There
By Plane
Thai Airways International, AirAsia and Nok Air all fly to Udon Thani (UTH) from Bangkok, taking around 50 minutes.
Nok Air also connects Udon Thani to Chiang Mai and Loei.
By Train
Daily trains connect Bangkok with Nong Khai, but buses are faster and more convenient.
By Car
It takes approximately 7 hours from Bangkok to reach Udon Thani.
By Bus
There are airconditioned buses from Bangkok taking around 8 hours. Buses also go to and from Nong Khai (1 hours) and the capital of Laos, Vientiane (2 hours).
By Boat
Getting Around
By Car
Car rental is available from the major international players as well as local operators.
By Public Transport
(Mini)buses, tuk-tuk, samlor (three-wheeled bicycle taxi) and songthaew are all available.
By Foot
Walking around is just as pleasant as taking public transport and distances are not to big.
By Bike
Eat
Udon Thani offers a large variety of places to eat, ranging from roadside stalls to large restaurants representing Thai, Japanese, Chinese, German and International fare.
Drink
Sleep
Udon Thani has a plethora of city hotels ranging from basic fan-cooled rooms to more international hotels with restaurants, pools and airconditioning.
Budget
- Paradise Hotel
- Ban Chiang Hotel: Centrally located with aircon rooms.
- Napalai Hotel: Centrally located with aircon rooms.
Mid-Range
- Udon Residence
- TaNiTa (Lagoon) Resort
- Gecko Villa :a spacious country house set in the rice fields out of town on extensive grounds. It has a private swimming pool and rates include free airport transfers and freshly prepared Thai meals daily. Sleeps 6. Stays of 2 nights or more.
- Udon Airport Hotel
Upscale
- Grand Chareonsri
- Charoen Hotel
- Green Gecko :a traditionally-styled Thai pool villa representing one of Udon Thai's upscale accommodations. The entire villa and pool is available for visitors for stays of two nights or more and villas are airconditioned and come with satelllite LCD TV, stereo, internet and ipod dock. Rates depend on the number of guests and include free airport transfers, and all meals at the property are cooked by a personal chef.
Keep Connected
Internet
Many internet cafes are available in Udon Thani.
Phone
Cell phones may be used throughout the city and most of the province.
Post
Centrally located in town.
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