Амнат Чароен, Таиланд
Amnat Charoen is located in Southern I-San plateau approximately
583 kilometres from Bangkok. It is a newly established province
upgraded from Amphoe Amnat Charoen of Ubon Ratchathani Province
in 1993.
The province is divided into the following districts: Mueang,
Chanuman, Phana, Hua Taphan, Senangkhanikhom, Pathum Ratchawongsa
and Lue Amnat.
Distance from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts :
|
Chanuman Phana Hua Taphan Senangkhanikhom Pathum Ratchawongsa Lue Amnat |
78 kilometres 47 kilometres 35 kilometres 81 kilometres 32 kilometres 22 kilometres |
Attractions :
Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang and Phuttha Utthayan Khao Dan Phra
Bat is located 3 kilometres from town on the left-hand side
of Highway 212. A Buddhist sanctuary built amidst green
trees houses a Buddha image in the attitude of Subduing Mara
decorated with golden mosaic tiles, designed by Chit Buabut
and cast in 1965. It is a very beautiful Buddha image.
Phuttha Utthayan Reservoir Three kilometers away from town,
this huge reservoir under the Irrigation Department offers a
beautiful scenery. It is an ideal place to visit with
resorts and food shops scattered all around.
Wat Tham Saeng Phet is a meditation sanctuary, the school of
Phra Achan Cha Suphattho, the late abbot of Wat Nong Pa
Phong in Ubon Ratchathani. It is about 10 kilometres from
town, on Amnat Charoen-Khemmarat Road and two kilometres on
a side road before the end of the highway. The large temple
area consists of the hilltop chapel with a principal Buddha
image. The temple is set amidst rocks which reflect the
light and sparkle like diamonds. Monks of different
nationalities come here for meditation.
Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit is on Highway 2049 about 2
Kilometres from Amphoe Phana centre. It is an old temple.
Phra Lao Thep Nimit; an ancient Buddha image; is hosed in
the beautiful ordination hall built in authentic
Northeastern style. The ordination hall is about 200 years
old. The principal sacred Buddha image, in the attitude of
Subduing Mara is lacquered and gilded.
Don Chao Pu Forest Park is a dense forest near Amphoe Phana
with many kinds of trees that are over 100 years old. This
shady and quiet forest is the habitat of a large number of
monkeys.
How to get there :
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1
to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima, then take Highway No.
226 to Buriram and Surin and continue the journey along Highways No. 214
and 202 to Amnat Charoen via Suwannaphum and Yasothon, a total distance
of 585 kilometres.
By Bus
Buses depart from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Amnat Charoen every day.
Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 for more information
By Rail
There is no direct train to Amnat Charoen. Visitors can take a train to
Ubon Ratchathani, then continue the trip by bus to Amnat Charoen.
Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for more information.
By Air
Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, which is 75 kilometres from Amnat
Charoen. Call 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 for more information.
