Loei Province :
Located in the northeast part of
the country, Loei Province is one of the remarkable tourist destinations in Thailand.
Better known for its spectacular natural beauty and unique tradition and
culture, Loei is a year round destination.
Loei Province offers tourists with several
astonishing wonders of nature. This region consists of many national parks
famous for their lush green forests, observation points, impressive mountains,
glorious waterfalls, gushing streams and interesting wildlife. The most prominent among
the national parks is the Phu Kradeung National Park. Lush and fertile, this park is the home to
many varieties of animals and plants. Pha Nok Aen, a high-altitude observation point in
Phu Kradeung National Park offers a breathtaking view of Crimson Sunrise. The
other important parks are the Na Haeo National Park, Phu Ruea National Park,
and Nam Nao National Park. Jungle trekking and overnight camping is permitted
in these forests.
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Loei Demographic Information :
| Capital: |
Loei town |
| Area: |
11,424.6 km²
Ranked 14th |
| Inhabitants: |
607,083 (2000)
Ranked 38th |
| Pop. density: |
53 inh./km²
Ranked 70th |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-42 |
| Governor: |
Manit Makaraphong
(since October 2007) |
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Loei Tourist Attractions:
- Chaopho Kut Pong Shrine and the City Pillar Shrine
- Chaloem Phra Kiat Public Park, Pa Loeng Yai
- Office of the Loei Tourism Coordination Centre
- Loei Cultural Centre
- Wat Tham Pha Pu or Tham Phiang Din
- Phu Pha Lom Forest Park
- Upper Huai Nam Man and Huai Krathing Reservoir
- Wat Si Khun Mueang
- Kaeng Khutkhu
- Phra Phutthabat Phu Khwai Ngoen
- Phra Yai Phu Khok Ngio
- Thai Dam Cultural Village
- Sirindhorn Art Centre
- Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tham Pha Ya
- Ban Lek Nai Pa Yai Project, Pha Nang – Pha Koeng
- Suan Hin Pha Ngam or Thailand’s Kunming
- Tham Mahoran
- Namtok Phiang Din
- Phu Kradueng National Park
- Pha Lom Sak
- Namtok Huai Phai
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