 Until
the completion of the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in 1994, Nong Khai
was, in many respects, the end of the line. All bus and train service
in the Northeast ended here, in this quiet town on the banks of
the Mekong River, just a stone throw from the Lao Republic, and
outsiders were few and far between. The completion of the Thai-Lao
Friendship Bridge in 1994 put Nong Khai on the map, so to speak,
and has increased the number of visitors to the area. Despite these
changes, however, the town still remains extremely quaint and the
people are as friendly as people can get.
Thai-Lao
Friendship Bridge
This
impressive bridge was completed in 1994, and funded by Australia.
Over 1170 m long, it is the only road connection between the neighboring
countries of Thailand and Laos.
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Phu
Thok
Rising
from out of nowhere, this solitary mountain peak is one of the more
stunning sights in Nong Khai, and also houses an intricate series
of caves and an extremely peaceful temple.
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Thip Waterfall
Located
110 km from Nong Khai, on the scenic Nong Khai-Sri Chiang Mai highway,
is this beautiful two-tiered waterfall, which swells to magnificent
proportions from June until October.
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