Phu Phan Kham Viewpoint

Phu Phan Kham Viewpoint is a scenic hilltop viewpoint in Non Sang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, northeastern Thailand, situated on the Phu Phan Kham mountain range along Highway 2146. It overlooks the vast Ubol Ratana Reservoir and surrounding forested hills. The viewpoint is notable for its panoramic reservoir views, sunset vistas, and as a roadside rest stop between Nong Bua Lamphu and Khon Kaen, offering visitors a broad natural landscape.

Visitors can expect a roadside hilltop viewpoint with a paved terrace and open panoramic views over the Ubol Ratana Reservoir and the forested Phu Phan Kham range. The setting is open and elevated with views of water, islands, and distant hills. Visitors can walk around the viewing area, take photographs, and watch the sunset over the reservoir. The area is simple with basic seating and small food stalls nearby.

The viewpoint overlooks Ubol Ratana Reservoir, created by the Ubol Ratana Dam built on the Nam Phong River between 1964 and 1966 as a major multipurpose dam and hydroelectric project in northeastern Thailand. The Phu Phan Kham range forms a natural border between Nong Bua Lamphu and Khon Kaen provinces.

A well-known scenic rest stop for local travelers and residents of Isan, valued for leisure, nature appreciation and sunset viewing over the reservoir