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Travel Destinations - Udon Thani Province
The Vietnam War transformed the
sleepy provincial city of Udon Thani into a booming support
center for a nearby American airbase. And since the withdrawal
of American troops in 1976, it has continued to grow as an
industrial and commercial center within the region. Located
on an elevated plateau, the province is blessed with numerous
forested hills and tributaries, but the Phu Pan mountain ranges
and the Songkhram River are the province’s 2 main natural
resources. The province’s main attraction is its archeological
sites that date back over 5,000 years, particularly the one
at Ban Chiang.
Located 564 kilometres from Bangkok, the province is a prime
business centre of I-San. It stands the world heritage site
for the prehistoric culture of Ban Chiang. It covers an area
of 11, 730 square kilometres and is divided into the following
districts: Muang, Kumphawapi, Nong Han, Phen, Ban Phue, Ban
Dung, Si That, Nam Som, Nong Wua So, Kut Chap, Non Sa-at,
Wang Sam Mo, Chai Wan, Nong Saeng, Sang Khom, Thung Fon, Na
Yung, Phibun Rak, Ku Kaeo, Prachaksinlapakhom.
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