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Udon
is one of the more prosperous provinces in the Northeast.
The bustling town is a transportation hub and a commercial
and agricultural centre of northern Isan. Since the opening
of the Thai-Lao friendship bridge at Nong Khai, the city
has had a 15 % increase in visitors. |
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56
km from Udon is the province's most notable attraction,
Ban Chiang village. According to archaeological discoveries
at this site, the area has been inhabited for 5,000 years.
The dig, which is still on display, uncovered bronze pieces
which predate any other such discoveries anywhere in the
world, as well as much older pottery. All are on display
on site at the Ban Chiang National Museum estblished by
the Smithsonian Institute - certainly the best museum
in Thailand. |
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