Loei

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
เลย
Loei
Loei (Thailand)
Red pog.svg
Coordinates 17 ° 29 ′  N , 101 ° 44 ′  E Coordinates: 17 ° 29 ′  N , 101 ° 44 ′  E
Basic data
Country Thailand

province

Loei
ISO 3166-2 TH-42
Residents 20,977

Loei ( Thai เลย ) is a city ( เทศบาล เมือง เลย ) in the Thai province of Loei . It is the capital of Loei Province and the Mueang Loei District ( Amphoe ) .

geography

The province of Loei is located in the western part of the northeast region of Thailand , the Isan . The city of Loei is located in the mountainous region of Dong Phaya Yen , about 50 kilometers south of the border with Laos and 520 kilometers north of Bangkok .

An important river in the county is the Mae Nam Loei ( แม่น้ำ เลย - Loei River ).

The city of Loei has 20,977 inhabitants (as of 2012).

Economy and Importance

Loei is a modest economic center on the border with Laos.

In addition to agriculture ( cotton ), copper ore , manganese ore and other ores are mined.

Airport

history

Due to its remote location, the area around Loei has not been as hotly contested in its history as the northern provinces, where Burma, Laos and Thailand separated.

In 1853, under King Mongkut (Rama IV.), The first attempts at a controlled development of the area were made and Loei was made a city. In 1907 the province of Loei was proclaimed.

In Phu Kradueng National Park

Attractions

  • Night market - takes place daily
  • Phu Kradueng National Park - charming landscape with tropical vegetation and sometimes steep climbs

Local festivals

  • Dok Fai Ban - Cotton Blossom Festival in early February with a procession , sale of linen goods and beauty competitions

Sports

The soccer club Muang Loei United FC is based in Loei.

Personalities

Web links

  • City map of Loei (names in English and Thai) [last accessed on November 13, 2013]

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Department of Provincial Administration : As of 2012 (in Thai)