Amnat Charoen is located in Southern Isan plateau, approximately 583 Kilometers from Bangkok. The town was founded during the reign of King Rama III, established under the jurisdiction of Nakhon Khemarat and later governed by Ubon Ratchathani Province.  It was recently promoted to provincial status in 1993.  The province is well known for it's Khit woven fabrics and has a number of Lanna-style and Laotian-style temples.