Ban Sai Thong

Nong Khai


Though it's a modern building, the all-wood construction and large tiled roof give this nine-room hotel a bit of a historic atmosphere. The rooms are spacious and have verandas with sitting areas in front. Bikes are free.


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Nearby Nong Khai attractions

1. Wat Lam Duan

0.09 MILES

You can easily pick out this temple on the skyline because an immense Buddha image sits atop the bóht. You're welcome to climb up (shoes off) and gaze…

2. Wihan Ji Gong

0.15 MILES

The city's newest Chinese temple is dedicated to Ji Gong, an eccentric and heavy-drinking Chinese monk (he's usually depicted with a bottle of wine) now…

3. Wat Tung Sawang

0.22 MILES

The bóht here is one of Thailand's smallest, but the artistic flair makes it quite attractive. Nine sculptures of celestial deities sit on fanciful…

4. Tha Sadet Market

0.23 MILES

This is the most popular destination in town. Almost everyone loves a stroll through this covered market despite it being a giant tourist trap. It offers…

5. Wat Pho Chai

0.39 MILES

Luang Po Phra Sai, a large Lan Xang–era Buddha image awash with gold, bronze and precious stones, sits at the hub of Nong Khai's holiest temple. The head…

6. Wat Hai Sok

0.61 MILES

Wat Hai Sok is right in the thick of the action, across from Mut Mee Garden Guesthouse. It contains the 'Two Princesses Shrine' and is a popular place to…

7. Prap Haw Monument

0.85 MILES

Nong Khai and the surrounding area came under several attacks by jeen hor (Yunnanese) marauders in the late 19th century. The small Prap Haw Monument …

8. Wat Noen Phra Nao Wanaram

0.89 MILES

This forest wát on the south side of town is a respected vipassana (insight meditation) centre on pleasant, tree-shaded grounds. Most of the extremely…