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Fao Rai

Nong Khai, Thailand · Asia

About Fao Rai

Fao Rai sits on the route: 25 minutes from Phon Charoen, 60km from Hin Sam Wan.

Fao Rai is a town located in Nong Khai, Thailand. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Fao Rai sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fao Rai to your route.

About Fao Rai

Fao Rai (Thai: ตำบลเฝ้าไร่, pronounced [fˈa͡ʊ ɹˈa͡ɪ]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Fao Rai District, in Nong Khai province, Thailand. In 2026, it had a population of 6,377 people.

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Where is Fao Rai located?

Fao Rai is located in Nong Khai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 18.0179 latitude, 103.3039 longitude.

What is the population of Fao Rai?

Fao Rai has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Nong Khai
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
18.0179, 103.3039

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Fao Rai

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Buddha Park

A riverside meadow outside Vientiane filled with more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu concrete sculptures cast from 1958 by mystic Bunleua Sulilat, including a reclining Buddha 40 metres long and a hollow pumpkin you climb inside.

58 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

Hin Sam Wan

Three sandstone outcrops on the edge of Phu Sing that resemble a pod of whales from the side, with a sheer drop over Phu Wua forest toward the Mekong and the Lao mountains. Access is by park pickup up a steep track.

60 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Fao Rai.

Phon Charoen

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15 km awayPop. 15,208

So Phisai

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Phonphisai

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Rattanawapi

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25 km away

Sang Khom

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31 km away

Pakkhat

🇹🇭 Thailand

31 km away

Pak Khat

🇹🇭 Thailand

32 km away

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