Bueng Kan

Bueng Kan is an administrative unit in northeastern Thailand stretching along the Mekong River and bordering Laos. The area covers flat plains, waterways, and forested hills spread across a wide territory.

This region became a separate administrative unit in March 2011 after previously belonging to a neighboring province. The separation followed long discussions among residents who wanted their own governance for the area.

Residents speak a dialect mixing Thai and Lao phrases, which travelers notice in local markets and on restaurant menus. Temple rituals follow customs from both traditions, offering visitors a quiet blend of chanting and ceremonies throughout the day.

Overland buses connect the region to larger cities nearby, with journeys that can take several hours. Travelers should note that many shops and restaurants close for midday breaks and shut down earlier in the evening than in major urban centers.

A rock formation dating back to the Cretaceous period rises in the landscape and is often compared to sea animals when viewed from certain angles. Geologists estimate it to be 75 million years old, giving visitors a sense of the enormous timescales in Earth's past.

Location: Thailand

Inception: March 23, 2011

Capital city: Bueng Kan

Reference: BKN

Shares border with: Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Bolikhamsai Province

Website: http://buengkhan.go.th

GPS coordinates: 18.36689,103.65511

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:36