THE NORTHEAST OF THAILAND -UBON RATCHTHANI

UBON RATCHTHANI

Ranked among the largest of the northeastern provinces, Ubon Ratchathani borders both Lao PDR and Cambodia , the juncture of the3 country’s being dubbed in recent times “The Emerald Triangle’ on account of the area’s lush forest cover. The province’s main topographical feature.

However, is the Mun River and its junction with the Mekong, the latter forming much of Ubon Ratchathani’s eastern border. The meeting of the 2 rivers affords some most picturesque scenery, while prehistoric rock paintings at the nearby cliff of Pha Taem adds to the area’s fascination.

Overall, the province is a showcase for traditional I-san culture, most readily seen in such colourful annual events as the Candle Festival which celebrates the start of the Buddhist Rains Retreat.