Forums from Nong Khai, Thailand

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Map Pins

Posted by Paul

I just wanted to say I am impressed. I wrote in Phon Phisai which is a rather non touristy small out of the way place in Nong Khai, Thailand and the automatic map pin went straight there. Excellent.

Rules for entering Thailand

Posted by thellie

... last year - but then i'm on the same basic visa as paul. i DO know that having your girlfriend's relative working at nong khai border crossing on the laos side is a godsend! we spent well over an hour getting into the country on the 14th of ...

Thailand visa questions

Posted by starlagurl

I guess you're taking the train to Nong Khai? I would call the railway company and ask if they can book in advance. It doesn't look like it, but you never know. I don't know about Thailand, but usually, if you just prove you have enough ...

Simple questions about Thailand

Posted by darrenstravels

... ? Am I likely to be able to get a ticket a few hours before it goes, to popular places like Bangkok to Chiang Mai or from Nong Khai to Bangkok? Would it better to book ahead by a few days? * Booking things ahead - i.e. whilst in the UK still I'm ...

Nong Khai Nagas

Posted by astheticvoyager

Hi I was recently in nong khai to watch the famous bang fai payanok or naga fireballs. In about 1 hour I witnessed about 10 red egg sized balls of light or fire speed out of the water and then dissapear without trace. No trail,no smoke, no nothing. ...

Floods in Northern Thailand

Posted by Paul

Nongkhai, Chiang Khong, I think a little of Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Mae Chan, and many more towns have some flooding. Nong Khai seems to be one of the worst hit, although not as bad as the Uttradit flooding a few years ago. Rainy season is particularly ...

So Many Questions

Posted by lisartw

... . In Thailand I would say a must is the Grand Palace and Wat Po with the reclining buddah in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi to the west and Nong Khai are both worth visiting, Nong Khai is also the crossing point to Laos as it's right on the border and you can ...

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