Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Th Rimkhong)
This little place rises above, both figuratively and literally, the other bars at
this end of Th Rimkhong. It looks out over the river, has a pool table and is popular with
both locals and travellers.
Shopping
Nong Khai Walking Street Market
( 4-10pm Sat)
This street festival featuring music, handmade items, and food takes over
the promenade every Saturday night.
MARKET
Village Weaver Handicrafts
HANDICRAFTS
(Th Prajak)
This place sells high-quality, handwoven fabrics and clothing (ready-made or
made to order) that help fund development projects around Nong Khai. The
mát·mèe
cot-
ton is particularly good here.
Hornbill Books
BOOKS
(Soi Mut Mee; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Buys, sells and trades English-language books. Has inter-
net access, too.
Information
There are banks with extended opening hours and AEON ATMs at
Asawann
(Hwy 2;
10am-9pm)
shopping centre.
10am-7pm)
One of the most
Go Thasadej
(
08 1592 0164;
www.gothasadej.com
; Mekong Promenade;
reliable all-round travel agents in Thailand.
8.30am-noon & 1-4.30pm Mon-Fri)
South of the Friendship Bridge.
Immigration
(
0 4299 0935;
Offers Thai visa extensions.
0 4241 3456; Th Meechai)
Has a 24-hour casualty department.
Nong Khai Hospital
(
8.30am-4.30pm)
In-
Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT;
0 4242 1326; tat_nongkhai@yahoo.com; Hwy 2;
conveniently located outside of town.
Getting There & Away
