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Amnat Charoen
Known as the Land of Dharma, Amnat Charoen is famous For its scenic view especially where the Khong River forms the borderline. Amnat Charoen is located in Southern I-San plateau, approximately 583 kilometres 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.
The province is divided into the following districts:
Muang
Chanuman
Hua Taphan
Lue Amnat
Pathum Ratchawongsa
Phana
Senangkhanikhom
Amnat Charoen Attractions
Buddha Utthayan and Phra Mongkhon Ming Muang
Chit Sakon Agro-park
Don Chao Phu
Don Chao Phu
Mekhong at Chanuman
Pha Ma Klua
Phu Pha Hom
Phu Pha Taek
Phu Pha Taem
Phu Sa Dokbua
Phu Sa Dokbua National Park
Phu Sa Dokbua National Park
Phu Wat Stone Ground
Wat Chaiyatikaramit
Wat Pho Sila
Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit
Wat Tham Saeng Phetch (Wat Sala Phan Hong)
Buriram
Originally called ‘Nakhon Roi Prang’ (Hundred Prang City), the province boasts of having the most Khmer stone sanctuaries, most of which are concentrated in the southern part, with magnificent Phanom Rung Stone Sanctuary being a popular tourist attraction and the most beautiful example of Khmer architecture in Thailand. And no wonder, since this province bordering present day Cambodia was once a prosperous Khmer city. The modern name of Buri Ram means ‘city of peace’. It is one of the largest and most populated provinces in Isan (the northeastern region).
Buri Ram is 410 kilometres from Bangkok. It has an area of 10,321 square kilometres. Of particular important is Phanom Rung Historical Park, a-thousand-year-old site and one of the most important Khmer sites outside Cambodia. Situated about 120 kilometres from Korat city, Phanom Rung has been brought back to its full glory after nearly two decades of restoration. The result is extremely impressive.
Buriram Attractions
Buriram Town
Khao Kradong
Khao Kradong Forest Park
Muang Tam stone sanctuary
Phanom Rung Historical Park
Chaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum is located almost at the center of Thailand about 342 kilometers from Bangkok and it is easily reached by road. Chaiyaphum has an abundance of natural attractions and is famous for its beautiful flower fields, particularly the Krachiao Flower Blooming Festival during the months of June-July. Chaiyaphum’s size, with majority of it being forests and mountains, ranks third in the region and eighth in the country. Chaiyaphum is divided into 2 parts by the mountain range that runs through the center of the province form east to west which comprises Phu Yuak, Phu E Thao, Phu Lankha, Phu Phang Hoei and connects with Phu Phraya Fo which is part of the Petchabun Mountain Range. The town was founded by a group of Vientiane immigrants, led by Nai Lae, a nobleman, during the beginning of the Rattanakosin era over 2 centuries ago. Within a decade, King Rama III promoted Nai Lae to Phraya Phakdi Chumphon and made him the city’s first lord.
Chaiyaphum Attractions
Ban Khai and Chaiyaphum Elephant Round-Up
Ban Khwao
Chulabhorn Dam in Amphoe Khon San
Nam Tok Sai Thong national Park
Pa Hin Ngam National Park
Pha Koeng
Phraya Phakdi Chumphol Statue
Phu Faek
Prang Ku
Tat Ton National Park
Wat Phra That Nong Sam Mun
Wua Dang Cave
Kalasin Travel Guide
Kalasin was once relegated to the status of an Amphoe before being restored its present administrative entity. Despite its smallness Kakasin is a busy agricultural province with considerable attractions Kalasin is 519 kilometers from Bangkok. It is the site of the ancient city of Fa Daet Song Yang and one of the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in northeastern Thailand.
Kalasin Amphoes
Amphoe Muang Kalasin
Amphoe Yang Talat
Amphoe Kamalasai
Amphoe Tha Khantho
Amphoe Khao Wong
Amphoe Huai Meg
Amphoe Sahassakhan
Amphoe Somdet
Amphoe Kuchinarai
Amphoe Kham Muong
Amphoe Nong Kungsi
Amphoe Namon
Amphoe Huai Phung
Amphoe Rong Kham King Amphoe No Koo
King Amphoe Sam Chai
King Amphoe Don Chan
King Amphoe Kong Chai
Kalasin Attractions
Ancient animal fossils
Chao Mae Ya Bao House Spirit
Ched Sii Waterfall
Dinosaur Footprints
Dinosaur fossils at Phu Kum Khao
Fa Daet Song Yang
Hot Spring
Kalasin Town
Lan Hin Nor Stone Ground
Lord Buddha Footprint
Phu Fag Forest Park
Phu Pha Wua Forest Park
Phu Pra Forest Park
Tad Sung Waterfall
Tad Yao Waterfall
The Edge of the Earth
Kalasin Festival
Phrae Wa Silk Weaving Group
Pong Lang and Phraewa Festival
Khon Kaen
hailand. Khon Kaen is the commerce and political center of Northeastern Thailand, and is well known for the silk that is manufactured in the area. Khon Kaen is the home of tennis sensation Khun Paradorn Srichaphan. The digs have also unearthed evidence of the province’s pre-history with the highest number of dinosaur fossils found in Thailand in this area. These days Khon Kaen is also famous for being the home of tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan and Thailand’s 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winning boxer, Somluck Kamsing. Both Laos and Vietnam have consulates in Khon Kaen city where visa applications are processed, and the city also boasts the largest university in ‘Isaan’ - Khon Kaen University.
Khon Kaen Attrations
Bung Kaen Nakhon
Chonnabot Silk District
Khon Kaen National Museum
Khon Kaen University
Kon Kaen Horse Racing
Pha Nok
Phra That Kham Kaen
Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
Phu Wiang National Park
Tortoise Village
Ubolrat
Wat Jien Bung Kaen Nakhon
Wat Nongwang
Wat Wutharam
Loei
Loei is one of the prime tourist destinations in the region. Apart from its natural beauty, Loei also offers a scene of local tradition that is still intact. Loei has many things in common with the Northern region with numerous high hills and mountains, wintry and foggy climate. Loei is also a place rich in history, and the cultural influences of long-lost civilizations are readily evident. In no area are these influences more obvious than in the architecture of the region, and Loei offers several good examples of this cultural influence, including dozens of temples, Buddha images and other charming works of art.
The mountains, mainly West of Loei, around Nahaew, Phu Rua, Dansai and Tali districts. The population here is sparse because of the small areas for cultivation and because the terrain makes communication inconvenient. Loei is 520 kilometres from Bangkok. It has an area of about 11,426 square kilometres and is divided into the following districts: Muang, Wang Saphung, Phu Kradueng, Chiang Khan, Pak Chom, Tha Li, Phu Ruea, Dan Sai, Na Haeo, Na Duang, Phu Luang, Pha Khao, Erawan and Nong Hin.
Loei Attractions
Phu Kradung National Park
Phu Rua National Park
Phra That Si Song Rak Temple
Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary
Wat Si Khun Muang
Kaeng Khut Khu
Maha Sarakham
Located in the middle of the Northeast region, Maha Sarakham is 475 kilometers from Bangkok. Sarakham is considered to be a regional education centre, earning the name “Taksila of Isan” (Taksila was a city where education of all branches centered around in ancient India). The province also houses a sacred Buddha image and has many historical sites, with the province being the former site of the ancient Dvaravati city of Nakhon Champa Si. Maha Sarakham’s beautiful hand woven silk and cotton fabrics are sought after for their original patterns. The principal occupations of Maha Sarakham people are cultivation and animal raising. Outstanding home industry of Maha Sarakham is sericulture and silk fabric production. Maha Sarakham hand woven silk and cotton mainly have original patterns and are very beautiful. From here travellers can follow Highway 213 south-east to Roi Et and Yasothon, staying in the Chi River valley that eventually jons the Mun River in Ubon Ratchathani, a key destination of the lower Isan region. Or at Yasothon they turn north-east towards Mukdahan on the banks of the Mekong River
Maha Sarakham Attractions
Ban Nong Khuan Chang
Ban Phaeng
Bung Bon
Don Ram Phan
Isan Cultural & Art Center
Kaeng Loen Chan
Kosampi Park
Ku Mahathat (Prang Ku Ban Kwao)
Ku Santarat
Loeng Chan Rapids
Mongkhon Standing Buddha
North Eastern Arts & Cultural Research Institute
Phra Phuttha Ming Muang
Phrathat Nadun
Pottery Village
Wat Mahachai Museum
Festivals & Events in Maha Sarakham
Bun Boek Fa and Red Cross Fair
On Son Klong Yao Chao Wapee Fair
Phrathat Nadun Homage Paying & twelve Months Tradition Fair
Bun Pha Kao Ling (Buffet Dinner for monkeys)
Bang Fai Festival (Amphoe Na Chuak)
Mukdahan
Mukdahan is a peaceful province located on the bank of the Mekong River, opposite Sawannakhet in Laos. Standing on the river bank near the Indochinese market in front of the city of Mukdahan, one can imagine how far this river travels. Mukdahan has a saying “Beautiful city on the Mekong’s bank, sweet tamarind, origin of Phaya River, splendid mountains, valuable ancient drums, eight-tribe cultures, picturesque Manorom Mount, and beautiful Kra Bao lslet". Currently it is one of four official border checkpoints to Laos with a bustling cross-river trade using ferries. Mukdahan, formerly a district in Nakhon Phanom, became a province in 1980. Mukdahan comprises 7 districts and has eight tribes of Thai people, each of which has its distinct tradition and culture. These eight tribes are Phu T’ai, Yu, Kha, Soe, Kar Lerng, Saek, Kula, and Thai-Lao.
Mukdahan Attractions
Bronze Drum
Fah Mue Daeng (Red Palm) Cave
Huay Kee Lek Reservoir
Kaeng Kra Bao lslet
Manophirom Beach
Mukdahan Tower
Phra Phuttha Sing Song
Phu (Mount) Manorom
Phu Dan Tae Temple
Phu Mu Reserved Forest
Phu Nang Hong
Phu Pha Therb
Phu Tham Phra
Sri Mongkol Tai Temple
Stone-Age Conch Shell
Tat Ton Waterfall
The Mukdahan National Forest
The Mung Muang Shrine
The Song Nang Phee Nong (Two Sisters) Shrine
The Thai-Lao Checkpoint
Wat Song Khon Sanctuary
Nakhon phanom
Best known for its panoramic views of the Mekong River and the rugged mountains of Laos, it also has religious heritage centering on the province’s Phra That Phanom, the most sacred religious structure in the Northeast. Nakhon Phanom is 740 km from Bangkok, 242 km from Udon Thani and 296 km from Nong Khai. Nakhon Phanom (City of Mountains), although primarily a gateway to Laos and onwards to Vietnam, is also home to one of Isan’s (and southern Laos’) most important wats, Phra That Phanom in the southern town of That Phanom. The province, literally translated as “city of hills”, is renowned for its beautiful scenery and a great place to spend a few relaxing days by the Mekong River. The city contains one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, revered in both Thailand and neighboring Laos. The province is opposite Tha Khaek in Laos.
Nakhon phanom Attractions
Don Don Island
Kaeng Kabao
Phra That Phanom
Phra That Renu
Phra That Sri Khoon
Phra That Ta-Uthain
Phu Langka Mountains
Tha Khaek
That Phanom
Wat Sila Mongkol
Nakonratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima has a wide variety of local goods that tourists can buy from city markets or production centres. Famous handicrafts are Dan Kwian earthenware, silk and Mat Mi silk from Pak Thong Chai. Products of housewives can be bought from the Khorat Goods Centre near the provincial hall.
Food products include sausages, fermented sausages, Chinese sausages, minced pork that is found everywhere in the city and in Pak Chong, and Khorat noodles that are sold everywhere. The largest fruit market is Klang Dong Market, before going up Khao Yai. This is where produce from Nakhon Ratchasima and nearby provinces is sold. The most famous fruit of Klang Dong is custard apple that is sold all year round.
Nakonratchasima Attractions
Ban Krok Duean Ha
Chang Phuak Shrine
City Pillar
Maha Wirawong National Museum
Miss Bun Luea Memorial
Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo
Prasat Phanom Wan
Pratu Chum Phon
Rajabhat Nakhon Ratchasima Arts and Cultural Centre
Thao Suranari Monument
Wat Pa Salawan
Wat Sala Loi
Wat Sala Thong
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