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Udon Thani at a glance

High season

November to May
Place you can't miss
Talay Bua Daeng (Red Lotus Lake)
Local currency
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THB
Good to know
Udon Thani is a provincial capital city in northeast Thailand. Wat Phothisomphon is a Buddhist temple complex from the 1800s, with a 21st-century pagoda. In Udon Thani Park, Nong Prachak Lake has an island with a plant-filled garden. The Udon Sunshine Orchid Farm grows a breed of orchids known for their fragrance. East of the city is Ban Chiang, an archaeological site with Bronze Age farming and burial artifacts.

Your questions, Our answers

Electricity and socket type

Voltage: 220V, Socket type: A, B, C, F and O.

Internet accessibility

Wi-fi is almost standard in hotels, guesthouses and cafes. Signal strength deteriorates in the upper floors of a multistorey building; request a room near a router if wi-fi is essential. Cellular data networks continue to expand and increase in capability.

Are credit cards accepted across the country?

Yes

Mentionable public holidays

New Year’s Day | Chinese New Year | Makha Bucha Day | Chakri Day | Songkran Festival | Labour Day | Royal Ploughing Ceremony | Visakha Bucha Day | Eid Al Fitr | Asahna Bucha Day | Khao Phansa Day | King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday | Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday | Passing of His Majesty the Late King | Chulalongkorn Memorial Day | His Majesty the Late King's Birthday | Constitution Day | Christmas Day | New Year's Eve

How much does a local transport ticket cost?

26 Baht (one way).

How much does a dinner at a nice restaurant cost?

350 Baht.

Do I need any vaccinations before I visit Thailand?

Yes

Who needs a Visa to enter Thailand?

Bulgaria | Bhutan | China | Cyprus | Ethiopia | Fiji | Georgia | India | Kazakhstan | Malta | Mexico | Nauru | Mauritius | Papua New Guinea | Romania | Saudi Arabia | Taiwan | Uzbekistan | Vanuatu