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Nongbualamphu

Nong Bua Lam Phu is the countrys newest province: established on December 1, 1993. Before separation, Nong Bua Lam Phu was part of Udon Thani in Northeastern Thailands Isan region. However, while the province was only recently established, the area has long history. Archeological artifacts found in this area indicate that there were humans settlements in Nong Bua Lam Phu since the pre-historical era and there are fossils in the region that are 140 million years old. Roughly 200 years ago, a town was established by Laotian people from across the Mekong River. Today, Nong Bua Lam Phu is a district filled with natural and beautiful attractions.


Nong Bua Lam is a Province filled with natural beauty, including Phu Kao Phupan Kham National Park, the Phu Phan mountain range, and Erawan Cave, which features a large Buddha at its entrance. Nong Bua Lam Phu is also rich with cultural attractions, such as archeological sites and interesting local handicrafts villages. For those looking for spiritual tranquility, Wat Tham Klong Phen, located in the forests outside of the provincial capital, was home to one of the most famous practitioners of Buddhist Meditation and a museum there is dedicated in his honor.

Transport

It is possible to get to Nong Bua Lam Phu directly by private car or public bus. However, it is also possible to take a train or plane to nearby Udon Thani and then take a short bus ride to Nong Bua Lam Phu. 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 Nong Bua Lam Phu

  • By Train:
    There is no direct train from Bangkok to Nong Bua Lam Phu. Visitors can take a train to Udon Thani and continue from there by bus to Nong Bua Lam Phu. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for more information.
  • By Car:
    From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Saraburi and then Highway No. 2 (Mittraphap Road) to Udon Thani via Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen; finally, take Highway No. 210 to Nong Bua Lam Phu, a total distance of 608 kilometers.
  • By Bus:
    Buses depart from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Nong Bua Lam Phu every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information
  • By Air:
    Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Udon Thani and then continue by bus to Nong Bua Lam Phu. Call Thai Airways, Tel: 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 for more information.

Getting Around Nong Bua Lam Phu

As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically local busses and 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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