Ubon Ratchathani

Ubon Ratchathani is an administrative province in northeastern Thailand, located around 615 kilometers from Bangkok and stretching across the Mun River valley. The province borders Laos and Cambodia and includes rural areas, smaller towns, and wide rice fields along the riverbanks.

The province gained its administrative status in 1792 when Thao Kham Phong founded the territory during King Taksin's reign as a settlement for Laotian migrants. Over the following decades, the region developed into a key trading and agricultural center in the northeastern part of the country.

The July Candle Festival marks the beginning of Buddhist Lent with ceremonial processions that carry elaborately carved wax figures through the streets. Residents across the region preserve this centuries-old tradition of religious craftsmanship, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

A regional airport and railway station provide regular connections to Bangkok, making it easier for visitors to reach the area. The Mekong and its tributaries shape the climate and infrastructure, so the best months to travel usually fall outside the monsoon season.

At the meeting point of the Mekong and Mun rivers in Khong Chiam district, brown and blue waters flow side by side without immediately blending. This natural phenomenon shifts with the season and water level, offering a rare glimpse into the dynamics of two major river systems.

Location: Thailand

Founders: Jao Kam Pong

Capital city: Ubon Ratchathani

Reference: UBN

Part of: Isan/North eastern Thailand

Shares border with: Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Si Sa Ket, Preah Vihear Province, Savannakhet Province, Salavan Province, Champasak Province

Website: http://ubonratchathani.go.th

GPS coordinates: 15.22944,104.85111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:45