For most people, Nong Khai is a stopping-off point before venturing into Laos, accessible via the Friendship Bridge 2km down the road. But if you have the time its well worth spending a day or two here (especially if you've come from the bustle of Bangkok). The biggest downer is the suprisingly persistent tuk-tuk hassle at the train station - pay no more than 40baht to get into town. Once there, head to Mut-Mee guesthouse by the river (ask the tuk-tuk drivers - they'll take you to the door). Rates range from about 200 baht to 350 baht depending on whether you want en suite facilities or a balcony. At this money you get hot water (not scalding but not tepid either) and comfortable mozzy-screened rooms. The guesthouse operates an honour system for food and drink - fill in what you want in a book and either help yourself or hand it to the excellent kitchen staff to prepare it - great thai food plus farang favourites and even a jug of mut-mee margharita (not bad). Around Nong Khai are some great little eating places, bike hire, the most amazing sculpture park (think Jason and the Argonauts), a snooker hall, good street market, Mekong river cruise and Wats aplenty. But if you don't venture out the garden at Mut-Mee backs on to the Mekong and you can watch the sun set over the river Lotus-eater style.
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