ISSAN TRIP

Post by **MuayThaiguy** » March 28, 2007, 11:11 pm

Khao Yai-Phanom Rung-Surin-Chiang Jiam-Pha Taem-Mukdahan-That Phanom-Nakhon Phanom-Wat Phu Tok-Udon-Khon Kaen-Phimai-Khorat.

What do you think?

oldfield · Post by **oldfield** » March 28, 2007, 11:47 pm

I'm thinking...

What-the-hell-are-you-on-and-where-can-I-get-some.

Post by **MuayThaiguy** » March 29, 2007, 1:06 am

on-a-trip-around-issan

Post by **panick** » March 29, 2007, 1:10 am

Hope-you-got-a-car-as-its-a-long-walk-

Post by **steadyjohn** » March 29, 2007, 1:13 am

No Nong khai?

Post by **MuayThaiguy** » March 29, 2007, 1:21 am

got-a-car-no nong-khai-cant-do-it-all

laphanphon · Post by **laphanphon** » March 29, 2007, 8:24 pm

well, depending how much time you have, yea, you can, unless something going on, they are all one day stops, unless just wanting some R&R.

Khao Yai--don't hike or camp anymore, park fee turn off for me.

Phanom Rung--nice restored ruins, decent size, unless been to angkor wat, then a tease.

Surin--i would by pass

Chiang Jiam-Pha Taem---have to plead ignorance

Mukdahan--just there, one dayer, too long, like nakhom phanon better

That Phanom--in between, if not for wat there, it wouldn't exist, i think

Nakhon Phanom---good for couple days R&R, but that's it

Wat Phu Tok--there's that hiking and walking up steps thing again, looks nice though

Udon--best 'non-beach' place in thailand, ok, biased

Khon Kaen--ok place, decent shopping/electronics/tech, decent food and places to stay around the lake. get there every so often.

Phimai---minature phanon rung, but nice small ruins

Khorat--no interest for myself, did a one dayer there.

depending on what you want, it's all relative, been to most a couple times, and one day was plenty, unless tired of driving and wanting to relax at river town. you will get watted out very fast, as i see that phanon on there, and other history places. good luck and enjoy

Post by **MuayThaiguy** » March 29, 2007, 11:02 pm

plan is 2 nights in 3 places to relax and a few 1 nighters

from what ive read nong khai has stuff all things to do, so why people recommend it? it doesnt even look good in photos.

surin 1 night after phanom rung and check out night market.

anyway we are going to just move on if we dont like a place. we dont have to stick to the plan.

Post by **jetdoc** » March 30, 2007, 9:48 am

MuayThaiguy "surin 1 night after phanom rung and check out night market."

If you are planing to stay a night in Surin might I suggest you make a reservation at the Surin Majestic (800bt) as they usually fill up. You won't have a problem getting a room at one of the other hotels but IMO SM is best.

Post by **Aardvark** » March 31, 2007, 2:54 pm

Nice little country towns but no good if you want a bit of fun.

Post by **jetdoc** » March 31, 2007, 4:45 pm

Ardvark wrote "Nice little country towns but no good if you want a bit of fun."

Depends on ones definition of fun -- but if it includes horizontal recreation, it's hard to avoid in Thailand no matter how small the village.

Post by **MuayThaiguy** » June 4, 2007, 12:38 am

"Khao Yai-Phanom Rung-Surin-Chiang Jiam-Pha Taem-Mukdahan-That Phanom-Nakhon Phanom-Wat Phu Tok-Udon-Khon Kaen-Phimai-Khorat. "

I visited Khao Yai, phanom rung, surin, Khong Chiam, Pha taem and phimai.

Was fun!!!!!