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but shorter drop. Than Thong is more accessible than Than Thip, but can be rather
crowded on weekends and holidays. Both are at full flow around July to September and
dry up by February.
Sleeping
GUESTHOUSE
$
Bouy Guesthouse
( 0 4244 1065; toy_bgh@hotmail.com; Rte 211; s 250-280B, d 280-300B, r with air-con 500B; )
As
the ever-smiling owners will tell you, Sangkhom's veteran lodge has just a few 'simple
huts', but they're popular for good reason. They come with hammocks and wooden decks
and the riverside location, just west of town, is wonderfully relaxing. A few air-con bun-
galows are in the works, but they lack views and ambience. Bike/motorbike hire is 50B/
200B and river trips are available. There's a restaurant, but it's not always open.
Poopae Ruenmaithai
( 0 4244 1088; Rte 211; r 700-1500B; )
This attractive set-up, featuring wooden
walkways and decorative stonework, will satisfy those who demand a certain level of
comfort. Many rooms have river views and the restaurant is good. It's 1.5km east of
downtown.
HOTEL
$$
Getting There & Away
There are three fan buses a day from Nong Khai (60B, three hours) and the earliest of
those continues to Loei (70B, 3½ hours). There's no bus stop in town; wave them down
when they pass.
