Meuang Nong Khai
Tha Bo District
Udon Thani Province
May - June:
Rocket Festivals
July 27th:
Khao Phansa Day - The Candle Festival
August 12th:
Queen Sirikit's Birthday - Mothers' Day

The Tobacco making village is on the main road from Nong Khai to Tha Bo (Highway 211). The villagers have tobacco plantations on the fertile plains next to the Mekong river. After harvesting, the tobacco is sun dried on bamboo racks. An ideal place for a days cycling, you'll find beautiful scenery, and see the traditional way of farming used.