Regions of Thailand - The North-East
Recommended hotels in the North-Eastern region of Thailand (Isan)
 It is a region with great history, and a strong Laotian influence in its architecture, customs, and language. Evidence of prehistoric settlements can be found along the Mekong River, in cliff paintings and at archaeological sites like Ban Chiang. The lower Northeast was part of old kingdom of Angkor, with ruins of impressive Khmer sanctuaries scattered across the countryside.
These Khmer prasat hin (stone castles) throughout Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin and Si Sa Ket are popular tourist attractions, particularly the superbly restored sites at Phimai and Phanom Rung, both historical parks. The great temple complex at Khao Phra Viharn on the Cambodian border is also now accessible to visitors after a long period of isolation.
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand collectively referred to as Isaan and lies around 260 kilometers from Bangkok. The capital city, also called Nakhon Ratchasima, is ...
Supanniga Home Khon Kaen joins Relais & Châteaux
The prestigious Relais & Châteaux, a long established international association of hotels and restaurants welcomed its new member, Supanniga Home, a Boutique Hideaway in Khon Kaen, Thailand, into the ...
Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's first established national park and the country's second largest. Located in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province - in Thailand's North-East - Khao Yai's natural beauty ...
Phi Ta Khon Festival
Each year Dan Sai* holds the Phi Ta Khon festival. The local people are very proud of this unique and colorful traditional merit making festival which has been passed on from generation to generation ...
Four Region Floating Market Pattaya
Pattaya Floating Market is a major tourist attraction, conserving Thai Culture, and covers an area of 62 Rai, almost 100.000 sqm.
Floating 4 Market is Pattaya's newest theme park which features the ...
 Nakhon Ratchasima - Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat , city (1990 pop. 204,121), capital of Nakhon Ratchasima prov., S central Thailand, on the Mun River. Strategically located near the mountain pass leading from the central plain to NE Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima is the administrative, economic, and transportation center of the Korat plateau. Copper deposits are nearby. Founded in the 17th cent., the city grew rapidly after the construction (1890) of the railroad from Bangkok. The nearby Royal Thai Air Force Base was an operation center for U.S. planes during the Vietnam War.
Tourist Attractions
Monument of Thao Suranari or Khun Ying Mo is situated in front of
the old gate of ''Pratu Chumpon'' on the west side of the city.
Prasat Hin Phimai is the largest sandstone sanctuary in Thailand
almost situated in the center of Phimai Ancient city which carries a
rectangular shape of 665 meters wide and 1,030 meters long. The
Sanctuary has been magnificently restored and renovated ruins and has
been preserved as a National Historical Park.
Khao Yai National Park at km.165.5 on Highway No. 2. covers an
area of 2,168 sq.km. in four provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok,
Sara Buri and Prachin Buri. The Park comprises various mountains, two
important rivers of Lom Takhong and Nayok, with many species of fauna
and flora and over 20 waterfalls.
Wat Phra Narai Maharat on Prachak Road houses an image of
Narayana (Hindu God) made of sandstone.
Maha Viravong National Museum opposite the city hall, exhibits
various art objects and artifacts donated to Somdet Maha Viravong such
as sandstone Buddha images of Khmer and Ayutthaya periods, bronze Buddha
images, different sized ceramics and wood carvings from ancient
monasteries.
Wat Sala Loi is located on the bank of Lam Takhong River, about
400 meters off the Northeast of the town.
Hotels Nakhon Ratchasima
 Khon Kaen - Khon Kaen is the commercial, administrative an educational centre of the Northeast, which is often used by travellers as a base for visiting many parts of upper Isan.
Khon Kaen National Museum houses objects from the Dvaravati period and bronze sculptures from Ban Chiang. Kaen Nakhon Lake in the centre of town is a popular spot for picnics and dining, while Wat That on its bank features typical Isan spires.
Khon Kaen is the centre of the northeastern silk industry with numerous villages producing their own mudmee designs. Chonnabot is noted for its quality silks. Every December the city hosts a Silk Fair, when all the best materials are on sale.
Hotels Khon Kaen
 Loei 
520 kilometres from Bangkok and approximately 400 meters above sea level, Loei province was only relatively recently established as a tourist destination. As a result, it remains authentic and pristine. Bordering Laos, this northeastern province bears many similarities to the north of Thailand, even to the extent that people confuse its location. A place of great natural beauty and natural and cultural attractions, Loei has a rugged landscape featuring low mountains, waterfalls and vast tracts of open, fertile land forming plains that house the province’s municipality and the River Loei (which flows into the Mekong).
Loei is also a province of extremes, not least its climate! Loei gets cold… sometimes very cold! The temperature can drop to 0°C in the cool season prompting the fogs and mists more associated with northern parts of the Kingdom. In stark contrast, during the hot season temperatures go off the chart and Loei becomes Thailand’s warmest province. Agriculture drives Loei’s economy and its rural communities remain intact tending crops as diverse as highland rice, Arabica coffee and lychees. As well as physical similarities with the north, Loei shares many cultural similarities that have blended to make the province a culturally unique part of Thailand. The province has excellent National Parks in Phu Kradung and Phu Reua making Loei an excellent place for hiking from mid-October to February. Loei is also home to the famous Bun Phra Wet Festival.
Hotels Loei
 Udon Thani - Udon Thani is a northeastern province covering an area of 15,589 square kilometers. The provincial capital is 564 kilometers northeast of Bangkok. Udon Thani is probably best known for its archaeological wonders, paramount among them the hamlet of the Ban Chiang where the world's first Bronze Age civilisation is believed to have flourished more than 5,000 years ago.
Hotels Udon Thani
 Nong Khai - Nong Khai is located on the banks of the Mekong river, 630 km north-east of Bangkok. Across the river is People's Democratic Republic of Laos. This is a good base from which to explore Isan, the North-East of Thailand, and the only place at which you can cross the river into neighboring Laos by using the so-called friendship bridge. The scenery around Nong Khai and along the Mekong river is very beautiful and worth to check it out. Outside of Nong Khai is Wat Khaek, a Buddhist-Hindu temple worth a visit. The city is also a good place to buy handicraft of the region and neighboring Laos.
Hotels Isan (Nong Khai)
 Ubon Ratchathani - Ubon Ratchathani the largest province in the Isarn (Northeastern of Thailand) is rich in history and diverse in cultural attractions. Isarn ploudly presents our 4,000 year-old culture, custom, tradition and arts.
Ubon Ratchathani or "Lotus City", a major province in the northeastern part of the country combines prehistoric culture, ancient customs, traditions and arts with picturesque scenery in an attractive and distinctive ambience. It is where you can see the sunshine before others in Thailand, the Emerald Triangle - the gateway to Laos (Chong Mek) and Cambodia (Chong And Man).
The Lenten Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani: this special event is appreciated by tourists, and is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The beautifully embellished beeswax candles form the center of activities. There are parades and processions, folk dances and general merriment before the candles are presented to local temples.
Hotels Ubon Ratchathani
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