The province of Loei is an
example of the Isaan culture that prevails in northeastern
Thailand. With its rich history and strong Buddhist traditions
Loei, which was once a remote and isolated area, gives the
visitor an opportunity to experience Thailand in an unspoiled
and pure form.
Legends
say that the ancestors of the people of Loei were a group
of Thai people who moved from Yonok Nakhon kingdom, in southern
China, and settled the area. Loei was upgraded to a province
in 1854, during the reign of King Rama IV.
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The
province maintains its distinctive culture highlighted by
a number of Buddhist festivals.
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Loei is characterized by mountains and the mighty Mekhong.
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Loei
people are known as Isaan, northeastern people. Their language,
also called Isaan, is different from other regions of Thailand
but similar to the language used in Laos.
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Like
many povinces of Isaan, Loei owes its livelihood to the land.
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