Orientation information

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The only roundabout in town is easy to spot and has images of the King with a fountain in the middle. The post office and tourist information centre are right on this roundabout and the main police station (T: (042) 611 333) is just a few yards from here heading North onto Phitak Santhirat Rd.

The two main hospitals in Mukdahan are:
Mukdahan International Hospital: 87 Mukdahann Doan Tarn Rd (near the Mukdahan Tower). T: (042) 633 301. http://www.drhann.com/indexmukinter.htm
Mukdahan government hospital: Intersection of Kaeo Kin Rd and Phitak Phanom Khet Rd. T: (042) 611 285.

There are small private clinics all over town, often operated by doctors from the government hospital in their off duty hours. Private clinics usually open in the evenings from 18:00 to 22:00, or in the mornings until 13:00. They usually have some degree of English.

All major Thai banks are represented in Mukdahan with several branches around town and there are ATM's everywhere. You are never more than a few hundred yards from a cash point but if in doubt, head to any 7-eleven store and there will be a cash machine. If you're heading over to Laos, stock up on enough cash for your trip before you go. Note: Credit cards are not yet widely accepted in Mukdahan and most smaller hotels will only take cash as payment/deposit.

The internet has not yet found it's way to Mukdahan in a big way, although broadband is available there are few, if any places to go and check your email. There are numerous hole-in-the-wall style gaming shops, where young men go to play online games and it is possible to pop in and ask to use the internet. The best known option for foreigners needing the internet is the coffee shop in the reception of the Huanam Hotel and the GoodMook cafe where they have free WiFi for customers with a laptop.

 

 

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