Nong Khai
Prap Ho Monument
Commemorating the victory over the insurrection by Ho tribesmen, was built in 1886, and is situated in front of the town hall. Enlarged and renovated in 1951, it contains the remains of those officials who lost their lives in putting down the rebellion.
Kuang Pho Phra Sai
The major Buddha Image of the province, is enshrined at Wat Pho Chai within town limit. Comparatively small, with only a spread of about one meter across the knees, it is thought to have been cast in Lan Chang. The annual Bun Soeng Bang Fai, or Rocket Festival, which is held on the day of the Full Moon in April, is celebrated at this temple.
The Sadet
Is a pier where tourists can take a ferry across the Mkhong River to Tha Dua of Laos. However, they are required to obtain beforehand an entry visa from the Laotian Embassy in Bangkok and contact Tha Sadet Immigration Checkpoint. Tha Sadet is also a shopping area where numerous souvenirs and products from Laos and put on sale.
Thai- Lao Friendship Bridge
The first bridge across the Khong River linking Nong Khai with Tha Na Laeng in Laos, 20 kilometres from Vientiane, the bridge measures 1.2 kms long. Forigners wishing to visit Laos are required to have a passport and visa and travel with an authorized agency only. Traveling on one's own is not allowed in Laos.