Take A Dip in Mekong River under The First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai

| May 19, 2011 | 0 Comments

Jom Manee Beach (Haad Jom Manee) under the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai, Thailand)

Do you know that Nong Khai has a beach? Located along the banks of the Mekong River, directly under the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is a 500m long sandy beach (Jom Manee Beach). It is a popular attraction among visitors and locals to relax and escape the summer heat.

Jom Manee Beach – a playground for kids (Nong Khai, Thailand)

Souvenir stall awaiting customers on Mekong River (Jom Manee Beach, Nong Khai)

There is a fantastic array of food stalls under the bridge selling typical I-San dishes from freshly baked Tilapia to famous Thai papaya salad (Som Tam) at very reasonable prices. Each food stall does have its own seating area, usually in the form of low tables on large rugs placed directly on the sand.

Freshly baked Tilapia on Jom Manee Beach (Nong Khai, Thailand)

The perfect weekend getaway for friends or family (Jom Manee Beach, Nong Khai)

Jom Manee beach is an ideal place for visitors to experience local ways of living and a fun place to spend an afternoon with family and friends.

Jom Manee Beach under The First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Nong Khai

Best Time To visit Jom Manee Beach (Nong Khai):

January to June (When the river level is low)

 

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