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Nong Khai has also sprouted grassroots volunteer organisations, like Isara MAP
GOOGLE MAP ( 0 4246 0827; www.isara.org ) and Open Mind Projects ( 08 7233 5734;
www.openmindprojects.org ) , which place travellers in teaching and volunteering positions in
and around Nong Khai.
Sleeping
Catering to the steady flow of backpackers heading to Laos, Nong Khai's budget offerings
are the best in Isan.
Mut Mee Garden Guesthouse
MAP GOOGLE MAP
( 0 4246 0717; www.mutmee.com ; Soi Mutmee; r 180-1500B; ) Occupying a sleepy
stretch of the Mekong, Nong Khai's budget old-timer has a relaxing garden and a huge
variety of rooms (the cheapest with shared bathroom, the most expensive with an awe-
some balcony) clustered around a thatched-roof restaurant.
GUESTHOUSE $
Joomemalee Guesthouse
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( 08 5010 2540; Soi Srikhunmuang; s 200-300B, d 300-450B, q 800B; ) Filling two old
wooden houses, rooms at this homey locale include private bathroom; free use of bikes.
GUESTHOUSE $
Baan Mae Rim Nam
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HOTEL $$
( 0 4242 0256; www.baanmaerimnam.com ; Mekong Promenade; d 500-700B, tr 800-1000B;
)
Right on the riverfront, this bright yellow building has great rooms with balconies and
river views. The cheaper standard rooms in back, however, are less inviting.
Eating & Drinking
Dee Dee Pohchanah
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THAI $
(Th Prajak; dishes 45-250B; 10.30am-2am) How good is Dee Dee? Just look at the dinner-
time crowds - but don't be put off by them. Despite having a full house every night, this
simple place is a well-oiled machine and you won't be waiting long.
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