Mukdahan, Administrative province in northeastern Thailand
Description
Mukdahan is a province in northeastern Thailand that stretches along the Mekong River and forms a natural border with Laos to the east. The region divides into seven districts connected by roads that link towns and countryside.
History
The province was created in 1982 when the government separated it from the neighboring Nakhon Phanom province. This division established a new administrative area that has developed since then.
Culture
Local communities keep their traditions alive through everyday crafts and the languages they speak at home and in markets. You can see how different groups have shaped the character of towns and rural areas throughout the region.
Practical
The Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connects the provincial capital with Savannakhet in Laos and allows crossing between the two countries. Keep in mind this is an active border crossing with standard checks.
Did you know?
Within the province sits Phu Pha Yon National Park, featuring limestone formations, waterfalls, and forest areas. The park protects wildlife populations across its mountain terrain.
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Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
6.2 km
Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkhon
49.3 km
That Ing Hang
15.1 kmWat Pha Nam Thip
49.5 kmWat Pa Sunthara Ram
39.6 km
Phu Pha Thoep National Park
12.3 km
Our Lady of the Martyrs of Thailand Shrine
25.5 km
Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park
39 km
Co-Cathedral of St. Therese, Savannakhet
2.7 km
Wat Phra Si Maha Pho
18.8 kmWat Si Mongkhon Tai
587 mWat Latthikawan
15.9 kmWat Mano Phirom
15.4 kmWat Si Than Thamikaram
24.6 kmWat Phichit Sangkharam
43.2 kmWat Rat Samakkhi
13.9 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Chum Chang
61.8 kmAng Kep Nam Lam Phayang
60.1 kmAng Kep Nam Khrong Kan Huai Chanot
34.9 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Phai
59.2 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Na Soeng
23.9 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Ling Chon
48.7 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Rai
40.9 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Kaeo Noi
69.7 kmNam Tok Pha Choen
28.1 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Wang Nong
52.3 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Khilek
27.5 kmAng Kep Nam Huai Sai
60.4 km
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