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Udon Thani / ข้อมูลท่องเที่ยว
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Udon Thani, a northeastern province
covering an area of 11,730 square kilometers, is a prime business
center of I-San. Located 564 kilometers from Bangkok, it the world
heritage site for the prehistoric culture of Ban Chiang.
Udon Thani is probably best known for its archaeological wonders,
paramount among them the hamlet of Ban Chiang where the world's first
Bronze Age civilization is believed to have flourished more than 5,000
years ago.
Udon Thani borders Nong Khai to the north, Khon Kaen to the south,
Sakon Nakhon to the east and Nongbualamphu and Loei to the west. The
province is located on a plateau which is approximately 187 metres
above sea level. Most of its areas are covered with rice fields,
forests and hills, with the Phu Pan mountain ranges and the Songkhram
River are the provinces 2 main natural resources.
The locals are mainly engaged in agricultural activities, with
particular rising in wholesale and retail trading activities. That is
why Udon Thani is an agricultural market hub or neighboring provinces.
Udon Thani's provincial seal depicts God Wetsuwan, King of the giants and keeper of the Northern Heavenly Gate.
The Past
The Vietnam War transformed the sleepy provincial city of Udon Thani
into a booming support center for a nearby American airbase. Since the
withdrawal of American troops in 1976, it has continued to grow as an
industrial and commercial center within the region.
The Present
Today, Udon Thani is the transportation and communications hub of the
upper Northeast with several tourist destinations and facilities.
Administratively, Udon Thani is divided into the following
districts: Muang, Kumphawapi, Nong Han, Phen, Ban Phue, Ban Dung, Si
That, Nam Som, Nong Wua So, Kut Chap, Non Sa-at, Wang Sam Mo, Chai Wan,
Nong Saeng, Sang Khom, Thung Fon, Na Yung, Phibun Rak, Ku Kaeo and,
Prachaksinlapakhom.
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Udon
Thani via Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen Provinces, a total distance
of 564 kilometers.
By Bus
Buses for Udon leave Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus
Terminal) throughout the day from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The journey takes
around 10 to 11 hours and the fare is 145 baht for regular buses (260
baht for air-conditioned buses). Contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel:
0-2936-2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.
Buses leave the main bus terminal in Khorat every half hour during the
day and arrive in Udon five hours later. The cost is 81 baht for
regular buses (146 baht for air-conditioned buses).
There are buses running between Udon Thani and other provinces such as
Nong Khai, Loei, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Ubon
Ratchathani. The buses leave Udon Thani Bus Terminal every 40 minutes.
By Train
A train service between Bangkok and Udon Thani is available every day.
For more details, contact the Travel Service Unit, State Railway of
Thailand (SRT), Tel. 1690; 0 2220 4334; and 0 2220 4444, or visit
www.railway.co.th
By Air
A daily flight between Bangkok and Udon Thani is offered by the Thai
Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI). For detailed
information, contact THAI, Tel. 1566; 0 2280 0060; 0 2282 0080; and 0
2628 2000, or visit www.thaiairways.com. In addition, there are
low-cost airlines daily serviced by Thai Air Asia, Tel. 0 2515 9999 or
www.airasia.com, and Nok Air, Tel. 1318 or www.nokair.co.th
Travelling around Udon Thani
By Bus
A hassle free way to get around the city is by the city bus. The most
useful city bus for visitors is the yellow bus No. 2, which plies a
route from the No. 2 bus terminal, south along Suphakit Janya road and
then east along Pho Si road past the Charoen Hotel. The No. 6 bus runs
between the No. 2 bus terminal and Rangsina Market, while bus No. 23
runs between bus terminals Nos. 1 and 2. The fare for all city buses is
4 baht.
By Car
The car rental places opposite the Udon Hotel offers sedan, jeeps and vans for hire starting at around 1,200 baht.
By Sam lor
Sam lors drivers in Udon Thani practically doubled their rates
overnight when 50 Americans arrived to work on the VOA station outside
the town in 1990-91, apparently the engineers were throwing their
dollars around with abandon. With a permanent contingent of VOA
employees in the area, just about any farang (foreigner) who happens to
pass through Udon Thani will have to deal with this two tier price
system. Reasonable fares are 10 baht to 15 bahts per kilometer. |
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