Nakhon Phanom is a town called thesaban mueang located in north-eastern Thailand, capital of Nakhon Phanom Province. The town covers the entire tambon Nai Mueang and Nong Saeng and parts of tambon At Samat and Nong Yat, all Mueang Nakhon Phanom region. As in 2006, it had a population more than 27,600. The town lies 736 km north-east of Bangkok. Nakhon Phanom situated on the right (west) bank of the Mekong River. The Laotian town of Thakhek located on the other side of the Mekong. An approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) long lake sits to the west of the city.

Airport in Nakhon Phanom

Nakhon Phanom Airport

Nakhon Phanom Airport is a domestic airport that served for Nakhon Phanom, the capital city of Nakhon Phanom Region, Thailand. Nakhon Phanom Airport was first built in 1962 by Seabees of U.S.N. Mobile Construction Battalion 3. The project was financed by the Military Assistance Program (MAP). The airport is a public domestic airport with a single runway length of 2.5 kilometres. The airport elevated 179 metres (587 ft) above mean sea level. There is no flight available from Changi International Airport to Nakhon Phanom Airport until the present.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Nakhon Phanom

Rainless days with clear temperatures ranging from 65°F and 80°F. The best time of year to visit Nakhon Phanom for typical outdoor visitor activities is from mid of November until late February. The best times of year to go to Nakhon Phanom for hot-weather activities are from early February until early April and from the middle of October until late November. In Nakhon Phanom, the rainy season is humid and overcast, the dry season is wet and relatively cloudy, and it is hot year-round. Every year, the temperature typically ranges between 61°F to 93°F and is rarely below 53°F or above 100°F.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Nakhon Phanom

Phu Langka National Park - Phu Langka National Park includes the area of approximately 50000 km2 within BueanKan and Nakhon Phanom Region. This area includes layers of three mountains touching each other, interspersed with small mountain ranges stretching along Mekong River. There generally are fertile forests such as dry evergreen forest, blended deciduous forest and dry dipterocarp forest which are habitats of abundant wildlife such as monkeys and watershed for many rivers. Suitable season to pay a visit is from May to October when numbers of orchids bloom and wildflowers on top of Phu Langka Mountain.

Wat Phra That Phanom - Wat Phra That Phanom is a temple situated in the That Phanom Area in the southern part of Nakhon Phanom Region, north-eastern Thailand. Based on the legend, the temple contains the actual Buddha's breastbone, and as such, it is one of the most significant Theravada Buddhist structures in the area. Wat Phra That Phanom was originally built in the 16th century by the Laotian King Setthathirath of Lan Xang. Every year, a festival is organized at That Phanom to honour the temple. The week-long festival draws thousands of people who make visits to honour the shrine.

Naga Monument - The Naga Monument is a new add-on to the riverfront region of Nakhon Phanom having been established in 2016 as part of a drive to boost tourism in the North Eastern Area of Thailand. The statue is 15.1 metres high, 5.1 metres of which is its octagonal base. The statue itself is made from brass and weighs around 9 tonnes. The Naga Monument is free to visit at any time of the day all year round even though the exhibition area under monument is only open throughout daylight hours.