Things To Do & Eating In Ubon

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Found an interesting website listing places to eat and things to see in not only Ubon but other parts of Thailand. Here is the listings on Ubon:

Thung Si Muang

This is a wide open ground in the middle of the city very much like Sanam Luang in Bangkok. It was formerly reserved as a place for the governor (Chao Muang) to perform a rice growing ceremony. Later, King Rama V abolished to the ceremony to deep it as a recreation and festival celebration area for the townspeople. A city pillar shrine is located to the south of the field.

Thung Si Muang Temple

The temple is on Luang Road in the municipal area. Built during the reign of King Rama III, it has a beautiful ordination hall in the northeastern architectural style with some influence from Bangkok. Its scripture hall, showing the most beautiful and perfect northeastern architectural style, is located in the middle of a pond. Mural paintings in this temple show the civilisations and cultures of the people of Ubon Ratchathani over 200 year ago.

Wat Supattanaramworawihan

a royal temple and the temple of the dharmayuthi Sect in the Northeast, was built in 1853 by Phra Prom Ratchawongsa (Phra Upart Ku Thong), who was Governor of Ubon Ratchathani during the reign of King Rama Iv of the Chakri Dynasty. The temple is on the bank of the Mun River, surrounded by beautiful and tranquil scenery. Two life-like lions stand in front of the Tha-Chinese-European styled ordination hall which houses the principal serene Buddha image of the temple.

Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram (Wat Si Thong)

is a royal temple on Uparat Road beside the city Hall. The ordination hall is in the same style as the Marbel Temple in Bangkok. The Topaz Buddha image, the town’s sacred image brought from Si Sattanakanahut, Laos, is kept here.

Wat Buraparam

was once the residence of many famous monks in the field of meditation such as Achan Sithachayaseno, Achan Man Purittatathera, Achan Li Thammatharo, Achan Saokantasilo, and Achan Sing Kantayakamo. At present, their statues, carved from stones from various rivers, are kept here for the people to pay respect to.

Wat Maha Wanaram

located on Sappasit Road, is an ancient temple of the city. Its former name was Wat Luang Mani Choti Sisawat; later on, the name was changed to Wat Pa Yai and then to its present name. The holy Buddha image much revered by the people of Ubon Ratchathani and nearby provinces is “Phra Chao Yai Indra Plang”. There is also a stone engraved tablet interred behind the pedestal of the Buddha image.

The National Museum

is on Khun Thani Road. It is a one-storey Panya style building built in 1918. It was once used as the City Hall. Later, it was offered to the Department of Fine Arts to be used as the National Museum of the city. It is known as the museum with the best arrangement and display of artifacts from all districts in th province. Inside, there are displays of prehistoric events, history, and cultures of the natives of Ubon Ratchathani. The Museum is open every day from 09:00-16:00 hrs., except Mondays, Tuesdays, and holidays.

Wat Tai Beach

is a sandy islet in the middle of the Mun River, located at the end of the town near the Provincial Electricity Authority of Ubon Ratchathani. During the dry season, the islet is covered with shady green tree. It is used as a recreational area for the poeople especially in the evenings when people come for picnics and swimming.

Wat Chaeng

is on Sappasit Road in the municipal area. Its wellpreserved ordination hall, in perfect northeastern style, is one of the oldest ordination halls in the province.

Wat Ban Na Muang

has a very beautiful ordination hall built of ceramics in the shape of the Suphannahong Royal Barge. Acharn Bun Mi, the abbot, is very much respected by the local people and those of the nearby provinces.

Wat Nong Bua

is on the outskirts of Ubon Ratchathani on Highway 212 Ubon-Amnat Charoen. At the third kilometre of thehighway, there is an 800 metre side road leading to the temple. It is the only temple in this province that has a rectangular chedi built in an imitation of Chedi Buddhakhaya.

Khu Kua Beach

a large sandy beach about 12 kilometres from the city, is located on the bank of the Mun River. There are many food stalls along the beach to provide services to tourists.

Ban Pa Ao

is situated at Tambon Nong Khon, 18 kilometres from the city on Highway 23. At kilometre marker 273, turn right and travel along a laterite track for another 3 kilometres. It is one of the oldest villages in Ubon Ratchathani. According to history, the villagers migrated from Vientiane, Laos during the reign of King Siri Bun San. They gradually moved from Nong Bua Lamphu, Nakhon Khuan Khan Kap Kaco, Bua Ban, ect. Until they reached Ban Pa Ao. Therefore, the village is over 200 years old and has a special identity of its own which has been handed down from its ancestors; the craft of making bronzeware and weaving beautiful silk.

Ban Kan Luang Archaeological Site

is situated in Wat Ban Kan Luang, 3 kilometres from the town along Highway 212 Turn right onto Highway 2050 for 2 kilometers the sitewas excavated by the Fine Arts Department in 1992. Discoveries include artifacts, implements, ornaments, beads, pottery and iron axes. It is believed that this settlement dates back at least 2,000 years.

Ubonratchathani - Restaurants

Amphoe Muang

A-Ree Bakery Phalorangrit Road, Tel. 244567

A-Ree Ratchabut road, Tel. 254519

Blue Bakery Suriyat Road, Tel. 244810

Chiaw Khi Khuan Thani Road, opp. Museum, Tel. 254017

Fern Hut ratchathani Road, Tel. 244305

Hong fa 302-304 Chayangkul Road, opp. Pathumrat Hotel, Tel. 313311

Indochin Sanphasit Road, near Wat Chang Tel. 254126 (Vietnamese dishes)

Kui Lin in Thosaeng Hotel, Phalochai Road, Tel. 245531-6

Kha Nom Nom Noei U-Phalisan road, Tel. 254923

Khum Thai Warin Det-U-dom road, Tel. 312390

Khai Di 24/20 Saphasit Road, Tel. 242017

Khun te Nakhonban road, Tel. 242278

Mae Nam Song Si Rim Khong Road, Tel. 351070

Na Lao Kao 38 Thepyothi road, Tel. 254-383

Pathumma Chayangkul Road, Tel. 242345

Phae Song Sakhon Hat Khu Dua Road, Tel. 241677

Phon Yutthaphan Road, Tel. 255621

Rot thip Chayangkul Road, Tel. 254401

Ratchathani in Ratchathani Hotel, Khuan Thani Road, Tel. 244377

Rabiengthong in Regent Palace Hotel, Chayangkul Road, Tel. 255529

Sajgib Pgadaebg Road, Tel. 241101

Si Kamon in Si Kamon Hotel, Tel. 255621

S.P. House Ratchabut Road, Tel. 254278

Thawiphon 478/1-2 Phrommarat Road, Tel. 245000-3

Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan

Wanthani Photchana 65/1-3 Phibun Road

Amphoe Khong Chiam

Araya Liab Maenam Khong Road, Tel. 351015

Pha Taem Ban Nong Phu Noi, on the way to Pha Taem Tel. 351010

Tourist Information

Ubon Ratchathani Province covers a total area of 15,744.85 square kilometers, with Amnat Charoen Province to the north, the Banthat Mountain Range along the4 border of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the south, the Mekhong River and Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the east, and Yathothon and Si Sa Ket Provinces to the west.

Ubon Ratchathani is divided into 19 Amphoes and 6 King Amphoes, namely: Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Warin Chamrap, Amphoe Det Udom, Amphoe Buntharik, Amphoe Na Chaluai, Amphoe Nam Yun, Amphoe Khong Chiam, Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan, Amphoe Si Muang Mai, Amphoe Trakan Phutphon, Amphoe Khemarat, Amphoe Muang Samsip, Amphoe Khuang Nai, Amphoe Kut Khaopun, Amphoe Pho Sai, Amphoe Tan Sum, Amphoe Samrong, Amphoe Sirindhorn King Amphoe Don Mot Daeng, King Amphoe Thung Si Udom, King Amphoe Na Yia, King Amphoe No Tan, King Amphoe Lao Sua kok, and King Amphoe Sawang Wirawong.

The Kha and the Suai, two local tribes, had moved from Si Sattanakanahut to this area before the Rattanakosin Period. During the reign of King Rama I, the King thought of locating the people scattered around because of war into one area. Therefore, any leader who could gather the greatest number of people and establish a secure community would be promoted to the rank of Chao Muang or Chief. For this reason, in 1786, Thao Kham Phong, who had led a group of his people to settle in the Huai

Chaeramae area on a plain on the bank of the Mun River, was promoted to the rank of Chief. Later, when he helped the Thai troops to attack Nakhon Champasak, he was promoted to the rank of Phra Pathum Worarat Suriyawong and became Chao Muang or Governor of Ban Chaeramae, which was upgraded to the status of a province called Ubon Ratchathani. Later, the city was moved to a new site at Dong U-Phung, which is the site of the present city with seven other towns as satellites.

During the reign of King Rama V, before the reform of the provincial administration which divided the kingdom into Monthon (circle), Changwat (province), and Amphoe (district), Ubon Ratchathani was annexed to Lao Kao town. Later in 1899, the name of the area was changed to the Northeastern Monthon with Ubon Ratchathani as its administrative center, and the name was changed again in 1900 to Monthon I-San.

Because of the Depression in 1915, the status of Monthon Ubon Ratchathani was reduced to only a province in Monthon Nakhon Ratchsima in 1933, the division of the kingdom into Monthon was abolished and the city has been known as Ubon Ratchathani from that time on.

Transportation

Transportation to Ubon Ratchathani is very convenient by car, train, and air.

By Car : Follow Highway 1 (Phahon Yothin Road) to Highway 2 (Friendship Highway). Then follow Highway 2 to Highway 24 (Chok ChaiDet Udom); turning onto this route and following it untio the end. The total distance is 629 kilometres. On take Highway 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima and turn onto Highway 226 to Buri Ram – Surin – Si Sa Ket – Ubon Ratchathani.

By Bus: There are both air-conditioned and ordinary buses leaving from the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Talat Mo Chit) many times a day. For detailed information Tel. 272-5228 (Ordinary Bus) and 272-5299 (Air-con-ditioned Bus) – Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal Tel. (045) 241831.

Private agencies: Nakhon Chai Air Tel. 2725271 (at Ubon Ratchathani Tel. 269385-6), Mong Khon Tour Tel. 2725239 (at Ubon Ratchathani Tel. 255116), Chet Chai Tour Tel. 2725264 (at Ubon Ratchathani Tel. 254885, 255907), Sahamit Tour. Tel. 2725252 (at Ubon Ratchathani Tel. 255043), Sayan Tour (Ubon Ratchathani) Tel. 254885, 242163, Siri Ratanapon (Ubon Ratchathani) Tel. 245847, 441848.

By Train: There are ordinary, rapid, and express trains from Bangkok to Ubon ratchathani every day. For more information please contact: Tel. 223-7010, 223-7020.

By Plane: Thai Airways International Ltd. Has a daily flight for passengers and air parcels from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Detailed information can be requested from Thai Airways International Ltd., Lan Luang Rd., Bangkok, Tel. 280-0060, 628-2000 and Ubon ratchathani Office, Tel. (045) 313340-4.

As for local transportation, there are bused running from Muang District to other districts and to other nearby provinces in the Northeast and the North, such as Chiang Mai.

Site Map: Ubon Ratchathani

::: Introduction

::: Hotel Reservation: ::: Tohsang Klongjiam

::: Tohsang-Ubon

::: Attractions: ::: City

::: Warin Chamrap

::: Sirindron

::: Phibun-Mangsahan

::: Khong Chiam

::: Si Muang Mai

::: Buntharik

::: Na Chaluai

::: Thung Si Udom

::: How to get there

::: Map

::: Restaurants

::: Souvenirs

::: Festivals

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[doninusa]

try the pad thai near the airport. the gf swears by it.

[BKK90210]

Oh and don't forget the ever famous.....Pla-rah.....Pla-kem.....Pla-salid

They are very famous and they are everywhere near you....try some you might like it!

But If you don't..... you can alway wash it down with that elusive rice-booz

Cheerss

BKK