About Nong Bua Lamphu Province
Nong Bua Lamphu is one of Thailand's youngest and least-visited provinces, carved out of Udon Thani in 1993. It is a quiet, agricultural area whose main attractions are caves, forested hills and a strong sense of everyday Isaan life away from any tourist trail. Highlights include Erawan Cave with its hilltop Buddha image and the scenic Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham National Park, both within easy reach of Udon Thani for a half-day or overnight side trip.
Key facts
- Population
- 509,470 (2020)
- Area
- 3,859 km²
- Density
- 132 / km²
- Districts
- 6
- Capital
- Nong Bua Lam Phu
- ISO code
- TH-39
All 6 districts
Mueang Nong Bua Lam Phu · Na Klang · Na Wang · Non Sang · Si Bun Rueang · Suwannakhuha
Top Highlights
Tham Erawan (Erawan Cave) with a hilltop Buddha image and panoramic views
Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham National Park, with viewpoints and reservoir scenery
Wat Tham Klong Phen, a forest monastery linked to Ajahn Khao Analayo
Quiet rural villages and rice fields giving an unfiltered taste of everyday Isaan
Getting There
Nong Bua Lamphu has no airport or train station. Most travellers fly into Udon Thani and continue by road in about an hour, or take a bus from Bangkok's Mo Chit (9–10 hours) and Khon Kaen (around 2 hours).
Inside Nong Bua Lamphu
Districts (6)
Mueang Nong Bua Lam Phu ·Na Klang ·Na Wang ·Non Sang ·Si Bun Rueang ·Suwannakhuha
Mapped in Nong Bua Lamphu
49 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.
- 36Temples
- 5Viewpoints
- 3Museums
- 3Attractions
- 1Waterfalls
- 1Historic sites
Named examples
- Tham Kong Phen Monastery
- Luang Poo Khao Analayo's Articles Museum
- pho Thong
- Wat Burapharam
- Wat Pa Thep Mongkhon
- Wat Pa Sok Chan Thep Nimit
- Wat Pa Nikhom Upatham
- Wat Si Samai
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.
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Sources
Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.
- 1.Q261241 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
- 2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
- 3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026
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