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AmnatCharoen

Amnat Charoen is part of the lower Northeast region and its eastern boundary is formed by the Mekong River where it shares a border with neighboring Laos. Amnat Charoen was first established during the reign of King Rama III of Ratanakosin (Bangkok) some two centuries ago and was once a part of Ubon Ratchathani until it was upgraded to a province in 1993.

Although it is a small and tranquil town, Amnat Charoen has various attractions and visitors can stroll around and see picturesque rice paddies and fruit orchards, the rocky rapids of Mekong River, and the production of various quality handicrafts. Further, Amnat Charoen is known as the Land of Dharma and it features a number of beautiful, old temples with exquisite sacred Buddha images set within peaceful, natural environments.

Amnat Charoen is particularly well known for its silk products. The villages most famous for silk production include Baan Chan Lan, Baan Soi, Baan Pueai, Baan Hua Dong, and Baan Nam Thuam. Furthermore, most people in Amphoe Chanuman are descendant of the Phu Thai ethnic group that migrated from Lao. They specialize in weaving Khit cloth, which has unique patterns.

Every November, the people of Amnat Charoen hold boat races on the Mekong River, in front of Amphoe Chanumans office, during which visitors can enjoy the races by day and shopping and entertainment by night.

Amnat Charoen, located along the Mekong River in Northeastern Thailand, is an area of great natural beauty, featuring a reservoir, the Mekong River, and unspoiled forests and mountains. Amidst this setting are many old temples with exquisite Buddha images and a number of villages engaged in handicrafts production, including silk, for which the province is renowned.

Transport

As a province somewhat off the typical tourist route, Amnat Charoen is best reached via private car or public bus. However, it is possible to take a train or plane to nearby Ubon Ratchathani and then a short bus to Amnat Charoen. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaew, motorbike taxi, and tuk tuk.

Getting to and from Amnat Charoen

  • By Train:
    As there is no train service directly to Amnat Charoen, it is possible to take a train to Ubon Ratchathani first and then take bus from there to Amnat Charoen, 75 kilometers away.
  • By Car:
    From Bangkok head north via Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin Road) then take Highway No.2 (Mittraphap Road) to Nakhon Ratchasima. Next, take Highway No.226 (Nakhon Ratchasima-Surin) and then Highway No.214 (Surin-Amphoe Suwannaphum) turning right into Highway No.202 via Yasothon and Amphoe Pa. This route is covers 585 kilometers.

    Alternatively, take Highways 1, 2, and 226 to Highway No.212. This route is 704 kilometers long.
  • By Bus:
    Scheduled busses and air-conditioned coaches leave Bangkoks Northeastern Bus terminal (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaeng Phet Road for Amnat Charoen daily. For more information, call 0-2936-2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th
  • By Air:
    As there is no regular commercial airline service to Amnat Charoen, it is possible to fly to Ubon Ratchathani first and then take bus from there to Amnat Charoen, 75 kilometers away.

Getting Around Amnat Charoen

As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and some form of tuk tuk are usually available for private charter as well.


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