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Ubon Ratchathani Province covers a total area of 15,744.85 square kilometers, with Amnat Charoen Province to the north, the Banthat Mountain Range along the border of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the south, the Mekhong River and Lao People's Democratic Republic to the east, and Yathothon and Si Sa Ket Provinces to the west.

Ubon Ratchathani is divided into 19 Amphoes and 6 King Amphoes, namely: Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Warm Chamrap, Amphoe Det Udom, Amphoe Buntharik, Amphoe Na Chaluai, Amphoe Nam Yun, Amphoe Khong Chiam, Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan, Amphoe Si Muang Mai, Amphoe Trakan Phutphon, Amphoe Khemarat, Amphoe Muang Samsip, Amphoe Khuang Nai, Amphoe Kut Khaopun, Amphoe Pho Sai, Amphoe Tan Sum, Amphoe Samrong, Amphoe Sirindhom King Amphoe Don Mot Daeng, King Amphoe Thung Si Udom, King Amphoe Na Yia, King Amphoe No Tan, King Amphoe Lao Sua kok, and King Amphoe Sawang Wirawong.

The Kha and the Suai, two local tribes, had moved from Si Sattanakanahut to this area before the Rattanakosin Period. During the reign of King Rama I, the King thought of locating the people scattered around because of war into one area. Therefore, any leader who could gather the greatest number of people and establish a secure community would be promoted to the rank of Chao Muang or Chief. For this reason, in 1786, Thao Kham Phong, who had led a group of his people to settle in the Huai Chaeramae area on a plain on the bank of the Mun River, was promoted to the rank of Chief.

Later, when he helped the Thai troops to attack Nakhon Champasak, he was promoted to the rank of Phra Pathum Worarat Suriyawong and became Chao Muang or Governor of Ban Chaeramae, which was upgraded to the status of a province called Ubon Ratchathani. Later, the city was moved to a new site at Dong U-Phung, which is the site of the present city with seven other towns as satellites.

During the reign of King Rama V, before the reform of the provincial administration which divided the kingdom into Monthon (circle), Changwat (province), and Amphoe (district), Ubon Ratchathani was annexed to Lao Kao town. Later in 1899, the name of the area was changed to the Northeastern Monthon with Ubon Ratchathani as its administrative center, and the name was changed again in 1900 to Monthon I-San.

Because of the Depression in 1915, the status of Monthon Ubon Ratchathani was reduced to only a province in Monthon Nakhon Ratchasima in 1933, the division of the kingdom into Monthon was abolished and the city has been known as Ubon Ratchathani from that time on.

Attractions :
Wat Thung Si Muang is renowned for its traditional wooden Ho Trai scripture repository, with an intricately carved gable, in the middle of a pond. The monastic hall of Wat Thung Si Mung houses beautiful mural paintings depicting episodes from Buddhist literature and scenes of local every life.

Ubon Ratchathani National Museum Once the province's City Hall, puts on an exhibition of the province's history, geological features of the northeast, discovered artifacts, and local handiwork like basketry, brass, traditional hand-woven fabric, and local musical instruments. The museum is open daily except for Mondays and Tuesdays.

Wat Nong Bua, located on the suburb of town on the way to Amnat Charroen province. It is the only Buddhist monastery in the country with a Buddhagaya-style stupa, and has an extensive structure. Within the Stupa are several important Buddha images.

Wat Maha Wanaram the ancient and principal temple of Ubon, houses the sacred Phra Chao Yai Indra Plang image, highly venerated by both the people of Ubon and neighboring provinces.

Wat Supattanaram the first Buddhist monastery of the Dharmanyuthi sect in Northeastern Thailand, is situated on the bank of the Mun River not too far from the town center. Built in 1853 with an initial royal donation by King Rama IV, it has as its principal image the Phra Sapphanyu Chao which is greatly revered by both local people and visitors alike.

Ban Kan Luang Archaeological Site five kilometers away from town along Highway 212 and 2050, the site was excavated by the Fine Arts Department in 1992. Discoveries include artifact, implements, ornaments, beads, pottery, and iron axes. It is believed that settlement dates back at least 2,000 years.

Wat Pa Nanachat some 15 kilometers from the province on Ubon-Si Sa Ket route, the Wat is renowned for its meditation affairs with a large number of foreign monks practicing there.

Kaeng Saphu rapids south of Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan market, 45 kilometers from Ubon. Splashing currents during dry season make a beautiful scene over rocks and outcrops, although they are completely immersed during the high-tide season.

Sirindhorn Dam, one of the major multi-purpose dams in the Northeast is around seventy kilometres from town in Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan. It is capable of producing 36,000 kilo watts or an annual 13.5 million units of electricity.

Khong Chiam is a district overlooking the Mekhong River and is located 80 kilometers from Ubon Ratchathani. A hired boat is available here to go to Kaeng Tana cataract and to go sightseeing at Mae Nam Song Si or the bicolour river where the Mekhong and Mun Rivers meet.

Kaeng Tana National Park is located in Amphoe Khong Chiam, 13 kilometers off Highway No. 217 opposite the entrance of the side-road to Sirindhorn Dam. There is accommodation for tourists. Attractions in the park include:-

Kaeng Tana is the largest rapids of the Mun River. The cataract itself is a big stone platform lying across the Mun River, causing the water which flows through Kaeng Tana to take the form of beautiful waterfalls.

Nam Tok Tat Ton is created from Tat Ton brook flowing past a stone platform and plunging onto the plain forming a basin large enough to swim in. The area is surrounded by a forest and flowering shrubs.

Pha Taem National Park is located 14 kilometers from Amphoe Khong Chiam. Attractions in the park include:-

Sao Chaling 11 kilometers from Amphoe Khong Chaim on the Highway 2112, the place is scattered with natural mush-room-like piles of stone slabs with a large amount of shells stuck in their texture. The area is believed by geologists to be a long dried sea.

Pha Taem and Pha Mon located 3 kilometers beyond Sao Chaliang the Pha Taem and Pha Mon are two steep cliffs overlooking Mekong river with a clear view of Laos on the other side. On the cliffs surface there are prehistoric paintings dating back 3,000 - 4,000 years, reflecting ancient ways of life of the people who once lived in the area, such as Buk fishing (Buk is a species of large scaleless fish found in the Mekong river), and rice farming. Figures of people, animals, hands and geometric designs are also depicted.

Phu Lon Buddhist Center is in Tambon Song Yang, about 20 kilometers from Amphoe Muang Mai. It is a small hill with trees and rocks. There is a cave built by Phra Achan Man Phurithattathera; it is very tranquil and suitable for relaxation and meditation.

Major Events :
Candle Festival held annually at the beginning of Buddhist Lent in July at Thung Si Muang, the festival's planned activities include the competition of the candle"tree" which is divided into moulded and carved categories. All candle "trees" will be brightened up by the lights from many diverse entertainmemts organized to celebrate them.

How to get there :
Transportation to Ubon Ratchathani is very convenient by car, train, and air.

By Car
Follow Highway 1 (Phahon Yothin Road) to Highway 2 (Friendship Highway). Then follow Highway 2 to Highway 24 (Chok Chai-Det Udom); turning onto this route and following it until the end. The total distance is 629 kilometres. On take Highway 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima and turn onto Highway 226 to Buri Ram - Surin - Si Sa Ket - Ubon Ratchathani.

By Bus
There are both air-conditioned and ordinary buses leaving from the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Talat Mo Chit) many times a day. For detailed information Tel. 272-5228 (Ordinary Bus) and 272-5299 (Air-conditioned Bus) - Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal Tel'. (045) 241831.

By Train
There are ordinary, rapid, and express trains from Bangkok 10 Ubon Ratchathani every day. For more information please contact:Tel. 223-7010,223-7020.

By Plane
Thai Airways International Ltd. has a daily flight for passengers and air parcels from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Detailed information can be requested from Thai Airways International Ltd., Lan Luang Rd., Bangkok, Tel. 280-0060, 628-2000 and Ubon Ratchathani Office, Tel. (045)313340-4.

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