Amnat Charoen

Amnat Charoen (อำนาจเจริญ) is in a town and the capital of a Amnat Charoen Province, in the Isaan region of Thailand.

An introduction to Amnat Charoen

Although it is a small and tranquil town, Amnat Charoen has diverse points of interest. Visitors to Charoen can view sacred Buddha images, picturesque Rice paddies and fruit orchards, rocky rapids of Mekong River in dry season and excellent handicrafts, particularly silk.

The people of Amnat Charoen attach their lifestyle to local traditions and festivals that are held throughout year such as the festival to mark the end of Buddhist Lent and the Rocket Festival, Loy Krathong and Songkran. Moreover and they training 14 moral precepts such as cleaning feet before entering a home, donating food to monks, avoiding stepping on a monk's shadow, paying respect to parents, paying homage to Buddha images with flowers, candles and joss sticks and learning Dhamma every day.

Most people in Amphoe Chanuman are descendants of the Phu (Thai) ethnic group who migrated from Laos. They specialise in weaving "khit" cloth, preserving its unique patterns. Their traditional musical performance "mor lam" always supports the democratic constitutional monarchy. Amnat Charoen people try to retain the "long khuang" tradition which consisted of teenagers meeting up for communal activities such as weaving or silk spinning accompanied by lively traditional music.

Get in

Travel by vehicle to Amnat Charoen

From Bangkok, head north via Highway 1 and then Highway 2 to Korat. After that, take Highway 226, Nakhon Ratchasima-Surin and then Highway 214, Surin-Suwannaphum. Turn right onto Highway 202 via Yasothon and Pa Tio to Amnat Charoen. This route is 585 km. Or motorists can take Highway 1, 2 and then Highway 226, Korat-Ubon Ratchathani and Highway 212 to Amnat Charoen. This route is 704 km.

Scheduled buses and air-conditioned coaches leave the Northeastern Bus Terminal, Mor Chit 2, Kamphaeng Phet Road, for Amnat Charoen daily.

Tourists who travel by plane or train can head for Ubon Ratchathani first and then take bus to Amnat Charoen, 75 kilometers away.

Get around

What to See

• Buddha Utthayan and Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang (พุทธอุทยาน และพระมงคลมิ่งเมือง): This base rock area is shaded and contains different kinds of vegetables decorated under the theme of "Buddha Park". Inside the park, a huge northern Indian-style Buddha image, Phra Mongkhon Ming Mueang or Phra Yai, is placed in front of the temple. This Buddha image is now the logo of Amnat Charoen Province.

• Chidsakol Farm (สวนเกษตรชิตสกนต์): Close to Chidsakol Resort, this well-known farm features flowers and plants. Its huge plantation of African marigold always turn the whole field into a bright yellow hue when in full bloom.
• Wat Tham Saeng Phet (วัดถ้ำแสงเพชร): On a spacious sandstone plain and the cave temple features a viharn, a pagoda and a huge reclining Buddha. This cave is named Saeng Phet or "diamond's glitters" due to its glittering rock. Wat Tham Saeng Phet is a meditation centre for those who honour Achan Cha Suphatto, a monk from Wat Nong Pa Phong. Many foreign monks visit it to meditate.
• Morlam Village (หมู่บ้านหมอลำ): The cultural attraction of Amnat Charoen, mor lam is a famous traditional musical performance of northeast Thailand. Performances feature dance and traditional music. and is the biggest mor lam village of Thailand with 20 mor lam bands living in the village. The mor lam performance of Ban Pla Khao village was awarded Amnat Charoen’s OTOP (One Tambon One Product).
• Boat Race Festival (ประเพณีการแข่งเรือยาว): is held 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.

• Ban Kham Phra Handicraft Centre - ศูนย์จำหน่ายหัตถกรรมบ้านคำพระ | The centre offers various home made handicrafts made by the women of the area.

• Ban Chang Tho Royal Folk Arts and Craft Training Centre - ศูนย์ศิลปาชีพบ้านสร้าง | The centre offers training course on various local crafts such as weaving and gem cutting. The centre here produces world-class gems cutting technicians.

• Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit - วัดพระเหลาเทพนิมิตร | This temple has a Lanna-style chapel which houses the principal Buddha image "Phra Lao Thep Nimit". Built in 1720 and the Buddha image, in the form of subduing Mara and decorated with Gold leaf, is considered the most beautiful Buddha image of the northeast region. The style mirrors Laotian art from Vientiane which was influenced by Lanna during the 16th-17th centuries.

• Don Chao Pu Botanical Park - วนอุทยานดอนเจ้าปู่ | The park is home to various wildlife, particularly crab-eating macaques, many of which can be easily spotted. The park houses a sacred shrine as well as a Buddha images showing his birth, enlightenment and the first sermon and a reclining pose.

• Phu Saturday Dok Bua - ภูสระดอกบัว | On the mountaintop are 11 stone pools, each a few metres wide. All of them are occupied by different species of colourful lotus plants which normally are found only in swampland. Locals insist that no one planted the lotus and that they occur naturally. So and they named these pools "phu sa dok bua", literally "mountain lotus pool". Nearby is a huge cave which can accommodate hundreds of people. It once served as a stronghold of the Party of Thailand.

• Mekong River scenery - ทิวทัศน์ริมฝั่งโขง | In front of the Amphoe Chanuman office, a long footpath running side by side with the river allows people to enjoy the view. In the dry season, from February to May, water in the Mekong River is much lower and allows islands such as Kaeng Tanglang and Kaeng Hin Khan to surface.

Muslim Travel Tips

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Amnat Charoen

Amnat Charoen July 29, 2023 - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Amnat Charoen, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Amnat Charoen. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Amnat Charoen and its surrounding regions.

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For Halal business inquiries in Amnat Charoen, please contact:

Irwan Shah Bin Abdullah

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eHalal Travel Group Amnat Charoen

info@ehalal.io

Buy/Rent Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Amnat Charoen

eHalal Group Amnat Charoen is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Amnat Charoen. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Amnat Charoen.

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Ramadan 2025 in Amnat Charoen

Ramadan 2025 in Amnat Charoen

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most hotels and resorts in Amnat Charoen do not offer Halal food, however you can order Halal groceries from eHalal Group if you are booking your stay with eHalal Hotels and we will deliver your halal food to the property you will be staying in Amnat Charoen.

• Faikid Hotel - Sixty-one rooms from economy to suites. City centre. Meeting facilities.

Where to go next after Amnat Charoen

• Mukdahan or Ubon Ratchathani if continuing to Laos, or inland to Yasothon.

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