Na Noi

Na Noi (นาน้อย) is a district in southern Nan Province, on the road to Phrae. It is a rural area of forested hills and farmland, lying along the Nan River. While less visited than the northern districts, Na Noi offers access to Si Nan National Park and a quieter side of Nan Province. The district is mainly agricultural, producing rice, corn, and fruit.

The cool season (November–February) is ideal for visiting. Na Noi is a convenient lunch stop on the drive between Nan and Phrae.

By Plane

Fly to Nan Airport (NNT IATA), then drive south on Rte 1026 and Rte 1083 for about 60 km (1 hour).

By Train

There is no train station. The nearest railway station is Den Chai in Phrae Province, about 80 km south.

By Car / Road

Na Noi is on Rte 1083, about an hour south of Nan town. Buses from Nan to Phrae pass nearby. The roads are well-maintained.

Motorcycle or car is recommended. Songthaews connect the district centre with surrounding villages.

• Si Nan National Park — A 1,024 km² park covering extensive forested and mountainous areas south of Na Noi. The park's most famous feature is Pha Chu (Pha Cheot Chu), a dramatic cliff with a national flagpole and the longest lanyard in Thailand.

• Pha Chu Cliff — An impressive viewpoint in Si Nan National Park, about 80 km south of Nan town. The cliff offers panoramic views of the Nan River valley.

• Local farmland — The agricultural landscape around Na Noi is scenic and quiet.

• Visit Si Nan National Park for hiking, viewpoints, and picnicking.

• Photograph Pha Chu cliff and the surrounding landscape.

• Drive the scenic roads between Nan and Phrae via Na Noi.

Simple restaurants along the main road serve northern Thai dishes and Thai-Chinese food. This is a good lunch stop on the Nan–Phrae route.

Coffee and soft drinks are available at roadside shops and restaurants.

Accommodation in Na Noi is very limited. Most visitors stay in Nan town or continue to Phrae. A few simple guesthouses may be found in the district centre.

Local agricultural products such as oranges and rice are available from roadside stalls. The district centre has small shops.

• Nan town (60 km north) — Provincial capital with temples, museums, and dining.
• Si Nan National Park (south) — Park with Pha Chu viewpoint and hiking trails.
• Phrae town (80 km south) — Neighbouring province with historic teak houses and the Phae Mueang Phi forest park.
• Wiang Sa (30 km north) — Large district on the Nan River known for rice production.