Khemarat

Khemarat is an administrative district in the northern part of Ubon Ratchathani Province, stretching along the Mekong River. The territory includes several smaller towns and agricultural areas that open toward the water.

The district was established during the Rattanakosin period as a direct administrative outpost under Bangkok's authority. Early 20th-century reforms reshaped its administrative structure significantly.

The district's location along the Mekong River shapes how residents spend their time, gathering at the waterfront in the evening hours. Local customs here blend naturally with influences from across the river in Laos.

The area is best reached by car or local buses that run regularly from the provincial capital. Visitors can find basic services and accommodations, particularly in the larger towns.

The immediate proximity to Laos allows visitors to hear music and conversations from the far bank in the evenings. This cross-border closeness creates a special character found nowhere else in the region.