"Nong Khai" Nong Khai by earthflyer

Sala-kaew-koo
A unique place with numerous sculptures designed and built by a Buddhist monk according to his unusual beliefs and vision. The grounds of this unusual site are filled with strange statues depicting scenes and characters from Buddhist and Hindu lore. Some of the works defy explanations. In an exhibition hall there are pictures of the founder of the temple, Luang Pho Bunleua, and a large collection of wooden and bronze images of Hindu and other deities.

Sala-kaew-koo is about 3 km. from Nongkhai on the Nongkhai - Phon Phi-sai road.

If you are crossing the border into Laos, their is a Buddha Park on the Lao side of the Mekong River and is best to visit after crossing over the Thai/Lao Friendship bridge and have gone through passport control because Vientiane is another 20km away.

Thai/Laos Friendship bridge over Mekong River

Thai/Lao Friendship Bridge

This is the first international bridge spanning the Mekong River.
The bridge links Nongkhai with Vientiane and was built jointly by the governments of Australia, Thailand and Laos. The bridge was opened in April 8, 1994.