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Definition of udon thani
udon thani
udon thani Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city located in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand, serving as a primary commercial and transportation hub for the area.
Example
"We took a flight from Bangkok to Udon Thani to begin our tour of northeastern Thailand."
2
A province in northeastern Thailand bordered to the north by Laos, famous for agricultural production and the UNESCO-listed Ban Chiang archaeological site.
Example
"The bronze artifacts discovered in Udon Thani have profoundly changed historians' understanding of early Southeast Asian civilizations."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Thai อุดรธานี (Udon Thani), literally meaning 'northern city'. The word 'udon' originates from the Sanskrit 'uttara' (north), and 'thani' comes from the Sanskrit 'dhānī' (city or settlement).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Udon thani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/udon thani