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Loei

เลย · Northeast Thailand

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About Loei Province

Loei is a mountainous province at the western edge of Isaan, where the climate is cooler than elsewhere in Thailand and the landscape feels closer to northern Thailand or Laos. It is home to Phu Kradueng's famous table-top plateau, the riverside town of Chiang Khan and the colourful Phi Ta Khon ghost festival in Dan Sai. Loei rewards travellers who want trekking, scenic Mekong views and small-town atmosphere far from the typical Thai beach circuit.

Key facts

Population
638,736 (2020)
Area
11,425 km²
Density
56 / km²
Districts
14
Capital
Loei
ISO code
TH-42
Airport
Loei Airport (LOE)

National parks (2)

Phu Kradueng National Park, Phu Suan Sai National Park

All 14 districts

Chiang Khan · Dan Sai · Erawan · Mueang Loei · Na Duang · Na Haeo · Nong Hin · Pak Chom · Pha Khao · Phu Kradueng · Phu Luang · Phu Ruea · Tha Li · Wang Saphung

Top Highlights

  • Phu Kradueng National Park, a sandstone plateau reached by a steep one-day hike

  • Chiang Khan, a riverside town of wooden shophouses on the Mekong

  • Phi Ta Khon ghost mask festival in Dan Sai, usually June–July

  • Phu Ruea National Park and Loei's cool-season wine and chrysanthemum farms

Getting There

Loei Airport has daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang, taking around 70 minutes. There is no train line; buses from Mo Chit take 9–10 hours, and many visitors approach via Udon Thani Airport (around 2.5 hours by road).

Inside Loei

National parks (2)

  • Phu Kradueng National Park348 km²
  • Phu Suan Sai National Park117 km²

Districts (14)

Chiang Khan ·Dan Sai ·Erawan ·Mueang Loei ·Na Duang ·Na Haeo ·Nong Hin ·Pak Chom ·Pha Khao ·Phu Kradueng ·Phu Luang ·Phu Ruea ·Tha Li ·Wang Saphung

Mapped in Loei

148 places of interest recorded in OpenStreetMap. Coverage is contributed by volunteers and varies by area, so treat these as a guide to what is mapped rather than a complete inventory.

  • 61Temples
  • 28Viewpoints
  • 24Waterfalls
  • 17Attractions
  • 12Markets
  • 5Museums
  • 1Historic sites

Named examples

  • Wat Tha Kaek
  • Thamsor Nuo Waterfall
  • Wat Chiang Khan
  • Wat Phra Phutthabat Phu Khwai Ngoen
  • Big Buddha at Phu Kok Ngiew
  • De Cho Viewpoint
  • Sam Thong Cliff
  • Lon Noi Cliff

© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.

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Sources

Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.

  1. 1.Q275388 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
  2. 2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
  3. 3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026

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Loei

เลย

Region

Northeast Thailand

Capital

Mueang Loei

Best For

trekkingMekong townsfestivals

Highlights

  • Phu Kradueng National Park, a sandstone plateau reached by a steep one-day hike
  • Chiang Khan, a riverside town of wooden shophouses on the Mekong
  • Phi Ta Khon ghost mask festival in Dan Sai, usually June–July
  • Phu Ruea National Park and Loei's cool-season wine and chrysanthemum farms
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