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Bueng Kan
Bueng Kan is a Mekong-border province in northeastern Thailand known for forested hills, dramatic rock formations, wetlands, waterfalls and contemplative temple sites.
Northeastern Thailand
Area 4,305.8 km²
Population 418,733
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Bueng Kan District
DistrictBueng Kan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Bueng Khong Long District
DistrictBueng Khong Long District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Bung Khla District
DistrictBung Khla District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Pak Khat District
DistrictPak Khat District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Phon Charoen District
DistrictPhon Charoen District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Bung Khla District
Bung Khla District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Si Wilai District
Si Wilai District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Bueng Khong Long District
Bueng Khong Long District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Pak Khat District
Pak Khat District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
Seka District
Seka District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Seasonal informationNovember to February generally offers cooler, drier touring conditions; the rainy season is greener and can improve waterfall flow, but access and trail conditions should be checked.View seasonal guide
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Understand Bueng Kan
Bueng Kan lies along the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand, facing Laos and combining riverside communities with forested hills, wetlands and sandstone landscapes. The province covers 4,305.75 square kilometres and is divided into eight districts; Bueng Kan District is the main base for provincial services and Mekong-side travel.
The province appeals to travellers seeking nature, scenery and quieter Isan journeys. Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights Phu Tok, Wat Sawang Arom, Phu Langka and Nong Kut Thing, alongside mountain and waterfall landscapes. Conditions at elevated and forest sites can change with weather, so check current access before setting out.
Bueng Kan at a glance
- Official name
- Bueng Kan Province
- Thai name
- บึงกาฬ
- Region
- Northeastern Thailand
- Population
- 418,733 (2024)
- Area
- 4,305.8 km²
- Type
- Province
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Tue31°C / 23°C
Wed31°C / 22°C
Thu31°C / 22°C
Fri32°C / 23°C
Sat29°C / 23°C
Sun32°C / 24°C
Mon32°C / 23°C
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- Last reviewed
- 20 September 2026
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