Nestled in the northeast of Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani is a traditional city overflowing with beautiful temples and a meandering river. Collect your Avis hire car from the nearby Ubon Ratchathani Airport and explore the best of this stunning province.

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Known to be quieter than the popular islands in the country’s south, the northeast of Thailand is often missed by visitors. This is your opportunity to discover a more traditional Thailand. With your Avis hire car, you can see it all in total luxury and comfort.

Pha Taem National Park

A 90-minute drive east of Ubon Ratchathani Airport (via Route 217 and 2222), Pha Taem National Park is bursting with beauty. The park spans the border dividing Thailand and Laos by the Mekong river. You can admire spectacular views of the latter from the top of the Pha Taem cliff. Within the park, spot prehistoric rock paintings dating back to at least 1,000 BC, as well as the 25-metre high Nam Tok Soi Sawan waterfall. With Thailand’s largest flower garden here too, Pha Taem National Park is a top place to stop on your road trip.

Chong Mek

Sat right on the border with Laos, the town of Chong Mek is around a one and a half hour drive east of Ubon Ratchathani Airport along Route 217. The Chong Mek market is a bustling hub of activity and the town itself provides a gateway to crossing into Laos.

With your Avis hire car, exploring Ubon Ratchathani and its stunning surrounds is a joy. All you have to do is drive.

 

Often referred to simply as “Ubon”, the city of Ubon Ratchathani is the capital of Thailand’s easternmost province. Collect your Avis hire car from Ubon Ratchathani Airport, just a 10-minute drive away, and you’ll soon discover the joys of this relaxed city.

Located in the centre of the town, Thung Si Muang park is a picturesque spot with several points of interest. The bright yellow sculpture here, actually a carved candle, is the symbol of the city and stands at 22 metres tall. The statue of Phra Phatumvoraratsuriyawang commemorates the founder of Ubon and the Monument of Merit was built by former World War II prisoners of war in honour of the kindness of the people of Ubon.

Ubon is also home to a number of famous temples, such as the stunning Wat Nong Bua, which is unusual in design and said to be a copy of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India. The Wat Thung Si Muang is also well worth visiting. This wooden temple is built on stilts above a pond.

With its laid-back attitude and traditional culture, Ubon Ratchathani is your chance to discover Thailand away from the main tourist haunts. From Ubon Ratchathani Airport, this fascinating town awaits your arrival.

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