Sakon Nakhon
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This article is about the town Sakon Nakhon. For other uses, see Sakon Nakhon (disambiguation).
Sakon Nakhon is a town in Thailand within the Isan region, and capital city of the Sakon Nakhon Province, with a population of approximately 76,000. It has a regional airport in the north, Sakon Nakhon Airport. During World War II, the town became a haven for Free Thais, and a base for Communist activities in the late 1950s. Fish and rice are two of the largest products of the region. The biggest lake of north-east Thailand is situated north of the city, known as Lake Nong Han.
[edit] External links
- Article of the Thailand Guidebook with map
- Private page
- Private photo page
- Local events, accommodations, & photo gallery
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Coordinates: 17°9′23″N 104°8′44″E / 17.15639°N 104.14556°E
