Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha Travel Guide
Reservoir·Chanunman
| Address | Chanunman 37210, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 15.6943, 104.4848 |
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Yasothon |
| Region | Amnat Charoen, Thailand |
| Sources | geonames |
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha Travel Guide
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is a reservoir in Chanunman, Thailand. The nearest service base is Yasothon, roughly 38 km away.
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Chanunman 37210, Thailand — coordinates 15.6943, 104.4848
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| County / region | Chanunman |
| Region / state | Amnat Charoen |
| Country | Thailand |
| Postal address | Chanunman 37210, Thailand |
| Nearest city | Yasothon |
| Coordinates | 15.6943, 104.4848 |
| Nearest base town | Yasothon (38 km) |
Why Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha Is Worth Visiting
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Amnat Charoen, Thailand,. Its position 38 km from Yasothon also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha
In plain terms, Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is a reservoir in the Chanunman area of Amnat Charoen, Thailand that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Yasothon - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha
What people mean when they call Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 3 other verified places nearby, the Chanunman area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha sits at 15.6943, 104.4848 in Chanunman, Thailand. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Yasothon and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Yasothon is about 38 km (24 mi) each way, so allow Yasothon as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Thailand. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (15.6943, 104.4848) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Yasothon and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha, Huai Pho Reservoir is only 25 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Phuttha Utthayan Reservoir (28 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Yasothon unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha
- Save the pin (15.6943, 104.4848) offline - reception in Chanunman is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Huai Pho Reservoir — attractions, about 25 km (16 mi) away
- Phuttha Utthayan Reservoir — attractions, about 28 km (17 mi) away
- Phu Phon Thong — hiking, about 51 km (32 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Thailand on the Thailand country hub, browse the full Attractions Thailand collection, or take in the whole Amnat Charoen region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is a verified reservoir in Amnat Charoen, Thailand that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha?+
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha sits at Chanunman 37210, Thailand, coordinates 15.6943, 104.4848. The postal locality is Chanunman - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha from the nearest city?+
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha is about 38 km (24 mi) from Yasothon, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Yasothon and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha?+
The closest verified neighbour is Huai Pho Reservoir; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha.
Is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Amnat Charoen, Thailand with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Amnat Charoen, Thailand. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call ang kep nam nong sam kha beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha crowded?+
Ang Kep Nam Nong Sam Kha sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 1595158](https://www.geonames.org/1595158). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.