Mukdahan (Thai มุกดาหาร) is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise) Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Roi Et, Kalasin, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom. To the east it borders Laos.

Geography

The province is located in the Mekong valley. In the west of the province are the Phu Phan mountains, which are covered with thick forests.

History

The city of Mukdahan was founded in 1770 by Chankinnaree, the Prince of Phonsim. It was originally administrated from Udon Thani, but in 1907 it became a district (Amphoe) of Nakhon Phanom province. In 1982 amphoe Mukdahan was upgraded to a province.

Symbols

The provincial seal shows the Prasart Song Nang Sathit palace, in which an opal is displayed on a tray. Provincial tree and flower is Ochna integerrima .

Administrative divisions

The province is subdivided into 7 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 53 communes (tambon) and 493 villages.

External links

• Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
• Golden Jubilee Network province guide