Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
เทศบาลเมืองนครพนม
Nakhon Phanom is a regional capital of 34,595 people in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.
Why visit Nakhon Phanom
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 14 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Nakhon Phanom
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About Nakhon Phanom
Nakhon Phanom (Thai: นครพนม, pronounced [ná(ʔ).kʰɔ̄ːn pʰā.nōm]; Northeastern Thai: นครพนม, pronounced [nà(ʔ).kʰɔ᷇ːn pʰā.no᷇m]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in northeastern Thailand, capital of Nakhon Phanom Province. The town covers tambons Nai Mueang and Nong Saeng and parts of tambons At Samat and Nong Yat, all in Mueang Nakhon Phanom District. As of 2006, it had a population of 27,591. This town is located 736 kilometres (457 mi) northeast of Bangkok.
From the Wikipedia article Nakhon Phanom (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Nakhon Phanom on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Photos of Nakhon Phanom
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Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
The Vietnamese Memorial Clock Tower
Monument and historic site · 1.2 km
Chayangkun Rd
Nakhon Phanom Provincial Governor’s Residence Museum
Museum · 0.6 km
Mi-So 09:00-16:30
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes14
Tai Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Breakfast, Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.2 km
Mo-Su 06:00-13:00
Ton Pho Beef Noodle
Restaurant · Noodle · 1.9 km
521/2 ถนนอภิบาลบัญชา
07:00-15:30; We off
Punthai Coffee
Cafe · Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.4 km
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
ร้านหม่าล่าอีสาน
Restaurant · Thai, Chinese · 2.5 km
74 ถนน พินิจรังสรรค์
12:00-22:00
Warm and Cozy Cafe and Space
Cafe · Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.8 km
Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
2 more on the map.
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Geography
Nakhon Phanom is on the right (west) bank of the Mekong River. The Laotian town of Thakhek lies on the other side of the Mekong. A 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) long lake lies to the west of the city. The towns are joined by the Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Education
The town is home to Nakhon Phanom University, which was formed in 2005 by the merger of several local schools, including the former Nakhon Phanom Rajabhat University.
From the Wikipedia article Nakhon Phanom, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Nakhon Phanom
Niweat SiriwongThai footballerPhoto: Chayanin, CC BY 3.0
Narit TaweekulThai footballerPhoto: El_Loko für www.thai-fussball.com, CC BY 4.0
Lý Tự TrọngVietnamese revolutionaryPhoto: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0- Tatree SeehaThai footballer
- Santirad Weing-inThai footballer
- Pornsak PongthongThai footballer
- Nikorn AnuwanThai footballer
- Pongpipat KamnuanThai footballer
- Surapong TompaThai futsal player
- Apinan KaewpilaThai footballer (1985-2020)
- Watcharapong Mak-klangThai footballer
- Gonnapar WeerasakreckJapanese kickboxer
Born in Nakhon Phanom, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship6
Nakhon Phanom City Pillar Shrine
Place of worship
ศาลหลักเมืองจังหวัดนครพนม Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom
Saint Anna Nong Saeng Church
Church · 1.2 km
CQCG+88C, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom 48000
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Nakhon Phanom
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Getting there and nearby towns
Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 km away.
- That Phanom 53 km south, about 53 min by car
- Sakon Nakhon 73 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Na Wa 72 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Towns near Nakhon Phanom
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thesabahnmueangnakhonphanoma, Hdamm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Former Governor’s Residence Museum in Nakhon Phanom, JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nakhon Phanom Former Governor's Resident Museum, JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NKP Nakhon Phanom Former Governor's Resident Museum, JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clock tower at Nakhon Phanom - panoramio, wayne77, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (4), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio, กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (3), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (2), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (1), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Chinese New Year Festival, Nakhon Phanom Province, 643010120500Dh, CC0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (8), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (10), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (9), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (12), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (13), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (7), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (6), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (5), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand - panoramio (11), กิตติ เลขะกุล, CC BY 3.0
- จวนผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดนครพนมหลังเดิม, Bunjira L., CC BY-SA 4.0
- จวนผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดนครพนมหลังเก่า, Bunjira L., CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Former Governor’s Residence Museum NKP, JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Governor's Residence Museum NKP, JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- พิพิธภัณฑ์จวนผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดนครพนม (หลังเก่า), JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- พิพิธภัณฑ์จวนผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดนครพนม, JayaJoe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of Saint Anna Nong Saeng , โบสถ์นักบุญอันนา หนองแสง - panoramio, ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of Saint Anna Nong Saeng , โบสถ์นักบุญอันนา หนองแสง - panoramio (1), ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of Saint Anna Nong Saeng , โบสถ์นักบุญอันนา หนองแสง - panoramio (2), ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of Saint Anna Nong Saeng , โบสถ์นักบุญอันนา หนองแสง - panoramio (3), ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0
- หนองแสง1 - panoramio (1), Bundit Sincharoen, CC BY 3.0
- วัดนักบุญอันนา - panoramio, Bundit Sincharoen, CC BY 3.0
- หอสมุดแห่งชาติเฉลิมพระเกียรติ นครพนม, Watthana s, CC BY-SA 4.0
- หนองแสง1 - panoramio, Bundit Sincharoen, CC BY 3.0
- รอยยิ้ม เสียงหัวเราะ ความอบอุ่น, 643010120500Dh, CC0
- A smile that gives encouragement Let's share happiness and suffering, 643010120500Dh, CC0
- Friend's smile Filled with friendship and good wishes, 643010120500Dh, CC0
- 2024 Mixing Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese cultures, 643010120500Dh, CC0
- Suntonvijit road - panoramio, wayne77, CC BY 3.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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