Sala Kaew Ku in Nong Khai ought to be one of the priority attractions when visiting the Udon Thani region, as it is one of the most impressive places in northeastern Thailand. Keeping it simple, Sala Kaew Ku is a site full of statues, of a spiritual nature of course. The park is actually quite bizarre, as it does not appear to have been ‘planned’ with large sculptures placed here and there. The park came in to being in 1978, by the mystic Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat, who was kicked out of his native just across the river. There is a similar park of his earlier work in Vientiane if you are heading up that way.

The park is a mixture of Buddhism and Hindu ideologies, multi-armed goddesses, Buddhas, Naga Snakes and human-animal hybrids dominating. You can easily spend several hours here, and while the park is not actually a Wat, there are of course a number of ‘lucky’ Buddhist activities that are performed for the locals and visitors alike. There are stalls where you can buy ‘lucky stones’ and ‘lucky charms etc, and these are often enthusiastically browsed by the Thai’s looking for something to change their fortunes. One of the most striking features of Sala Kaew Ku is the view that greets you as you enter the car park, where you are offered the chance to see the scale of these ‘monuments’. many of them are simply huge.

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Sirindhorn Aquarium or Nong Khai Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the northeast of Thailand. At a large glass tunnel, a feeding session takes place every day to offer a wonderful underwater world experience.

Nong Khai Aquarium displays freshwater and saltwater fishes. It was established according to the Cabinet’s resolution No. 44/2003 (special meeting), dated 17 November 2003 to serve as a center for fisheries study and research. It features Mekong fishes and others on an integrated basis. The aim is to promote Nong Khai as a city of tourism. With the total budget of 179.39 million baht, its construction was commenced in 2006 and completed in February 2009. It was inaugurated on 10 April 2009.

• Foreigner (Adult): 100 B
  Foreigner (Child): 50 B
  Thai (Adult): 50 B
  Thai (Child): 30 B

Telephone No. 042-414901

Website  www.nongkhaiaquarium.org

E-mail  Aquarium_kku@hotmail.com

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For Absolute beginners – no riding experience needed

Never been near a pony or horse before but always wanted to experience the sensation of horse riding? We have now introduced ‘ lead rein ‘ pony and horse trail rides for both children and adults. Instead of riding the horse yourself you will be safely led on the lead rein by our experienced handlers..

The trail ride lasts approx 1 hour which consists of at first being lead around our scenic lake to gain your balance and then venturing out into the beautiful rural Thai country side, enjoy strolling through local Thai villages and a temple.  We make plenty of stops to make sure of that perfect photograph..

Bookings must be made in advance

Price 1500 B per person (for a one hour session)

Half hour sessions are available for little ones that might get tired..

For more information…

Lek’s Ranch Udon Thani
Tel: 0860593028

Website: http://thailandhorseriding.com
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