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Northeast Thailand (Isaan)
Northeast Thailand, also known as Isaan, brings together regional cities such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani, Mekong riverside towns such as Nong Khai and Chiang Khan, Khmer-era sites around Buri Ram, and Phu Kradueng, a mountain national park with a hiking climb to its plateau. It is separate from Eastern Thailand.
Overview
Overview
Northeast Thailand, also known as Isaan, brings together regional cities such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani, Mekong riverside towns such as Nong Khai and Chiang Khan, Khmer-era sites around Buri Ram, and Phu Kradueng, a mountain national park with a hiking climb to its plateau. It is separate from Eastern Thailand.
Good to know
Many places are reached by train or bus from Bangkok, and some by flight, such as Ubon Ratchathani. Nong Khai and Udon Thani are common gateways to Laos; confirm current crossing arrangements. Conditions near the Cambodian border can change, so check current official travel advice before planning anything there.
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Hero photograph: Phanom Rung Wikimedia Commons by Benh LIEU SONG, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.