Loei province
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Loei (Thai: เลย, pronounced [lɤ̄ːj]), is one of the more sparsely populated provinces (changwat) of Thailand. It lies in the Isan region of upper northeastern Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from east clockwise) Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Phetchabun, and Phitsanulok. In the north it borders Xaignabouli and Vientiane province of Laos.
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Loei
เลย | |
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Motto(s): เมืองแห่งทะเลภูเขา สุดหนาวในสยาม ดอกไม้งามสามฤดู ถิ่นที่อยู่อริยสงฆ์ มั่นคงความสะอาด ("City of the sea of mountains. Coldest place in Siam. Beautiful flowers in three seasons. Home of noble monks. Secure in cleanliness.") | |
Coordinates: 17°29′12″N 101°43′10″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Capital | Loei |
Government | |
• Governor | Chaitawat Niemsiri |
Area | |
• Total | 10,500 km2 (4,100 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 16th |
Population (2019)[2] | |
• Total | 642,950 |
• Rank | Ranked 42nd |
• Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 68th |
Human Achievement Index | |
• HAI (2022) | 0.6407 "average" Ranked 39th |
GDP | |
• Total | baht 53 billion (US$1.8 billion) (2019) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 42xxx |
Calling code | 042 |
ISO 3166 code | TH-42 |
Vehicle registration | เลย |
Website | www |
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As of 2020[update], the provincial governor is Chaiwat Chuenkosum.[5] The province was allocated 225.6 million baht in the FY2019 Thailand budget.[6]