Ubon Ratchathani Province

After we all agree to have a short trip this long weekend, we seperate into small groups: some directly to Sri Sa Ket some including me to Ubon Ratchathani. So the Sri Sa Ket group come to pick up us; Aor, Mer and Jing at Ubon Ratchathani. This province is located in the Korat Basin about 68 meters (227 feet) above sea level, most of Ubon Ratchathani is a plateau sloping to the east to meet the Maekhong River, a border between Thailand and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic.





After breakfast at the market, we visit the “Sam Phan Bok” (สามพันโบก) which is the small basins visible in the dry season. The force of the Maekhong River stream creates about 3,000 small basins through the rocks underneath the river. It is in the Pho Sai district.



We then move to have lunch at “Had-Sa-Lueng” (หาดสลึง). The beach occurs when the river is low tide. Nearby attraction - Pak Bong is the narrowest part of the river with the width of 56 meter.



Next stop is at Wat Phoe (วัดโพธิ์) at Khemarat district. Khemarat is an ancient city. It was a first class city during Rattanakosin era and reported directly to Bangkok. During the thesaphiban reforms at the beginning of the 20th century it became a subordinate of Ubon Ratchathani.



Unique decorating windows and doors.



Sun set at Wat Phra That Rueng Rong
Last place for today visit is at Wat Phra That Rueang Rueang Rong, Si Sa Ket. This temple is 8 kilometres away on the Si Sa Ket-Yang Chum Noi road. The site has a traditional design. The area is used for religious ceremonies and as a museum to display the life of Isan tribes such as Lao, Khmer, Suai, and Yoe.



Southern dish prepared by Chim. Very hot and spicy for me, though delicious.

We stay overnight at Mer’s house in Si Sa Ket Province. Mer has just moved back to her home town last year.