Sam Phan Bok

Sam Pan Bok (Thai: สามพันโบก) is a seasonal attraction and also known as the "Grand Canyon of Thailand" and is the biggest rock reef in the Mekong River. Sam Phan Bok is a group of sandstone that has been eroded by stream from the Mekong River every rainy season until this area has more than 3,000 Bok with countless basins and potholes. [1] It is located 700km from Bangkok.[2] Sam Phan Bok translates as '3,000 shallow lakes'.[3] Sam Pan Bok is in northeastern Thailand (Isan), on the bank of the Mekong. Administratively, it is in Baan Phong Pao, Lao Ngam Sub-district, Pho Sai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province.[4] The holes in the sandstone rocks had developed over millions of years.[4] There are different sections of Sam Phan Bok including Hat Hong, Pak Bong and Lak Sila Lek.[4]

References

  1. "Thailand Tourism Directory - Digital Tourism". thailandtourismdirectory.go.th. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  2. W, Sarah (31 October 2017). "Have You Heard About The Grand Canyon of Thailand?". TripZilla. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  3. "SAM PAN BOAK". Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 "Sam Pan Bok – Canyon in Thailand – Thousand Wonders". www.thousandwonders.net. Retrieved 25 April 2017.

15°28′27.39″N 105°14′9.49″E / 15.4742750°N 105.2359694°E / 15.4742750; 105.2359694

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