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Introduction
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Amnat Charoen is part of the lower Northeast region and its eastern boundary is formed by
the Mekong River where it shares a border with neighboring Laos.
Most people in Amphoe Chanuman are descendant of the Phu Thai ethnic group that migrated from Lao.
Amnat Charoen, located along the Mekong River in Northeastern Thailand, is an area of
great natural beauty, featuring a reservoir, the Mekong River, and unspoiled forests and
mountains. Amidst this setting are many old temples with exquisite Buddha images and a number
of villages engaged in handicrafts production, including silk, for which the province is renowned.
History
Amnat Charoen was first established during the reign of King Rama III of Ratanakosin (Bangkok)
some two centuries ago and was once a part of Ubon Ratchathani until it was upgraded to a province in 1993.
Although it is a small and tranquil town, Amnat Charoen has various attractions and
visitors can stroll around and see picturesque rice paddies and fruit orchards,
the rocky rapids of Mekong River, and the production of various quality handicrafts.
Further,
Amnat Charoen is known as the Land of Dharma and it features a number of beautiful,
old temples with exquisite sacred Buddha images set within peaceful, natural environments.
Amnat Charoen is particularly well known for its silk products. The villages most famous
for silk production include Baan Chan Lan, Baan Soi, Baan Pueai, Baan Hua Dong,
and Baan Nam Thuam.
Borders
| North |
: Mukdahan and Yasothon |
| East |
: Laos People Democratic Republic and Ubon Ratchathani |
| South |
: Ubon Ratchathani |
| West |
: Yasothon |
Distance
| Distances to Other Provinces |
| Yasothon |
54 km |
Mukdahan |
88 km |
| Ubon Ratchathani |
75 km |
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| Distances from Mueang District to Other Districts |
| Lue Amnat |
22 km |
Phana |
47 km |
| Phatum Ratchawongsa |
32 km |
Chanuman |
78 km |
| Hua Tha Pan |
35 km |
Se Nang Khanikom |
81 km |
Festivals & Events
Boon Koon Lan Tradition
When: January
Where: Lue Amnat District
Boon Koon Lan Tradition
Ceremony to Kwankao Bai. Views way culture 'rice' in northeast comprehensive. And watch the show city
folk culture Amnat Charoen. Is merit to the Kwankao. When the month or months that a brand is the month
of January every year. After harvesting of rice completed People took to transport a bunch of corn
and about to finish the Division, together with the rice stored at the yard believe that rice is
a plant that is raising living Thepha treatment. Thep body is called "mother goddess of grain,
'which is fed Kwankao man The merit of the evening prayer. I rent to the prosperity to paddy I then
when the morning ceremony to Kwankao. Rice tied arms and joints among people who gathered.
The Boat Race Festival
When: October and November
Where: Chanuman District
The Boat Race Festival
The Boat Race Festival is held somewhere in October and November each year.
The race is a big tournament for boats from Amphoe Khemarat (Ubon Ratchathani province),
Amphoe Chanuman (Amnat Charoen province) and Laos. The race takes place on the Mekong River
in front of the Amphoe Chanuman office. Visitors can enjoy the race during the day and
shopping and entertainment at night.
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