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Re: Alternative route - Cambodia - Thailand for the 15th?

by billofbangkok 10 April 2012

Travelling by train from Aranyaprathet to Ayuthaya is rather a boring and cumbersome way to head to Chiang Mai ( you may as well go to…
RE: Bicycle rental in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom - update

by Thamlot 01 December 2011

I guess if you're into looking at footpaths and potholes. Motorbikes allow you to see more.
RE: Bicycle rental in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom - update

by stekmer 01 December 2011

I agree with goo-stewart completely. For me, I'm growing to appreciate the basic single speed 'city cruiser' bikes - you can only go…
RE: Bicycle rental in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom - update

by fondonzella 01 December 2011

Hey, nice post! Thanks.
RE: Bicycle rental in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom - update

by goo_stewart 01 December 2011

The heat and humidity are not really a problem once you become acclimatized. Sure, you are gonna sweat and sure, you had better wear some…
RE: Bicycle rental in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom - update

by Thamlot 01 December 2011

Good idea but don't you find the heat/humidity a problem? Night riding would be good if safe enough. During the day rather have a moto…
Bicycle rental in Mukdahan and Nakhon Phanom - update

by stekmer 01 December 2011

I like to rent a bicycle when I travel in smaller rural cities in Thailand (and Asia in general) but the usual problem is finding a bike…
RE: Bicycle rental in Nakhon Thanom, That Thanom and Mukdahan

by HansMeier 27 October 2011

There might be no official place. But you can certainly rent something either from your friendly receptionist or from a bicycle shop.…
RE: Getting from Chiang Saen to Chiang Khong

by Captain_Bob 21 October 2011

>Does 4 nights in Chiang Khong sound like too long? I go stay at least a couple nights there every year and it's a nice spot to linger…
RE: I just booked my flight to Bangkok...

by athlon_2o0o 07 September 2011

Great idea. I'd go to Isaan, there's a lot to see there. There are trains, but connections are complicated (having your own transport…
Want to know about the weather?

by thaibeachlovers 12 August 2011

(BNO NEWS) -- The death toll in Thailand's storm-triggered flash floods has reached 22 following the latest fatalities, officials said…
RE: What Were They Thinking?

by fondonzella 01 February 2011

Slightly dated info, but It was interesting comparing riverfronts in Issan - Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Khai and even Si Chiang Mai…
RE: Mukdahan

by Captain_Bob 14 December 2010

That "east coast" of Isaan can be a really refreshing alternative to the Thailand tourist scene, with Mukdahan at it's centre. From Nakhon…
RE: Travel from Laos to Thailand

by Captain_Bob 03 November 2010

The main international checkpoints are - Huay Xai / Chiang Khong - Friendship Bridge (near Vientiane) / Nong Khai - Tha Kaek / Nakhon…
Sakhon Nowhere trip report

by ChangNoi1 13 October 2010

Our almost 2000km trip to Sakhon Nowhere & surroundings started in Sikhu to join in with the local Khmer celebrations of paying respect…
RE: Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek

by Captain_Bob 07 August 2010

No "Ferries", more like [vehicle barges|http://www.flickr.com/photos/captain-bob/3823033808]. It's a really quick crossing so likely you'd…
RE: Magha Puja Day

by wanderingstraycat 31 July 2010

could try looking out for Boun Pha Vet celebrations in Laos & NE Thailand. celebrates the life story of Prince Vessentara (aka. Pha Vet,…
RE: cycling thailand

by Captain_Bob 09 January 2010

I would use the 15-day entry you'll get at Nakhon Phanom to tour that side of the Mekong (That Phanom, Mukdahan, Khong Chiam) then re-enter…
RE: Unprepared for my Issan trip

by Captain_Bob 17 December 2009

From Ubon I'd choose 1 of 2 routes; Chong Khiam is a nice town at the confluence of the Mekong and Mun rivers, then work your way up to…
3 new air routes

by zoetropical 26 November 2009

Just in time for Americans afraid of colour riot Nok has re-launched former PB Air routes see their website for prices Press release…
RE: Driving along the Mekong

by Captain_Bob 01 November 2009

That's a pretty good route for getting used to Thai driving practices. Not too busy and some nice views. Don't expect to see the Mekong…
RE: south Laos

by Hanuman 07 October 2009

It would probably be easier to head to Nakhon Phanom and cross over the Mekong to Thakek first if you want to visit the Tham Konglo and…
RE: What's your favorite Thai dish??

by sjaak327 29 September 2009

#21, I'm sure any Thai will claim it is an issan dish. Many provinces in Issan (Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Sakhon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon…
RE: Issan Road Trip

by esanman 17 August 2009

*Mukdahan* is quite small city but side *Maekhong River* and good view at *Tha Dan Indo China Market*. [Accomodations|http://ido24.com/journ…
RE: Issan Road Trip

by Captain_Bob 17 August 2009

I drove that road a couple years ago following the Mekong as much as possible. Between Nakhon Phanom and Nong Khai the road gets pretty…