Overview
Nong Khai is a northeastern Thai province on the banks of the Mekong River. The provincial capital, also called Nong Khai, is a gateway to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, via the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Description
In the city’s east, Sala Keoku Park has giant concrete Buddhist, Hindu and Christian statues. Northeast along the river, the jungle-covered Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary is home to elephants, deer, bears and monkeys. Nong Khai is a province in North East Thailand (Isan) bordering Laos. Tha Thai Laos friendship bridge crossing the Mekong river connects the two countries. Travellers often use Nong Khai as a base to travel to Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. The provincial capital Nong Khai town is about 25 kilometers from Vientiane, the capital of Laos.