Udon Thani

Udon Thani is located in the heart of the Khorat Plateau between the provinces of Khon Kaen to its south, and Nong Khai to its north. It is Located approximately 546km northeast from Bangkok, it stands as a hub of transport and communications of the upper Northeast with several tourist destinations and facilities.

The city of Udon Thani is served by the railway line that goes northeast from Saraburi through Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) and Khon Kaen to the border of Laos on the outskirts of Nong Khai city. Regular direct trains including night sleepers connect the city with Bangkok. The provincial capital of Udon Thani often being abbreviated referred to as just "Udon".

Strategically important for the Isan region's infrastructure, Udon Thani's airport was raised to international standard in 2006 with the opening of a new terminal to compliment its existing domestic arrival and departure building. At peak times of the year there may be as many as 20 scheduled flights per day operating in and out of Udon Thani, thus making it one of the country's busiest domestic airports. Currently, two budget airlines and the national carrier operate scheduled daily morning, midday and evening flights and aircraft, including wide-bodied jets. Direct international services are expected to start in 2007.