The Isan Region in Thailand's Northeast is the largest region in the country but remains relatively unexplored by travelers. In April 2015 we spent 8 days exploring the region. Part 1 covers Bangkok, Kabinburi, Korat and Prasat Phimai.
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Thailand's Isan Region Part 1 of 4
1. Thailand's Isan
Region
Part 1 of 4
Bangkok, Kabinburi,
Phimai
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2. Isan literally means
‘northeast’ and refers
to Thailand’s largest
region bordering on
Laos and Cambodia.
Courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand my Associate Editor Mitsuru Sasaki and I spent
6 days exploring the region. We travelled by van from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon
Kaen, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom and Khong Chiam, before flying back to Bangkok from
Ubon Ratchathani.
Isan responds to the "what else can we do" question from those who have already explored
the popular Bangkok to Chiang Mai route.
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4. Water Taxis are a very popular way of travel --
using the canals of Bangkok. This is the Na Na
boat pier near Sukhumvit.
25. After the market we visited Apai Pubhet Hospital that specializes in herbal medicines.
In the afternoon we travelled to the city of Korat.
Dinner at the Lung Pun Grill Fish Restaurant featured:
• Lon Poo--a dipping dish with vegetable and crab
• Papaya Salad with anchovies
• Duck Spicy Salad
• 1000 year old egg fried with basil
• Garlic Squid
• Papaya salad with prawns
• Rice noodle
• Sticky Rice
• Korat Noodles
In other words, we ate well thanks to Smiling Albino Tours and our guides Kob and Pop
31. Prasat Phimai
The Universe on
Earth
The temple layout was
based on the
mythological Mount
Meru. Many believe
Phimai served as the
model for Angkor Wat in
Cambodia.
48. Sticky Rice with sausage, mushroom, salty eggs, lotus reeds, bacon, dried shrimp,
peanuts, red beans, pear and garlic. Aroy Mak! (Delicious)
49. Coconut fish cake
Tom Ka Gai--soup with
chicken, coconut and chile
paste
Crab Dumpling Hakka Style: crab
& pork with plum sauce Ssnow peas, bamboo, shrimp
Chicken, squid,mushroom
51. Steve with Mitsuru in the background, trying to get into the
showcase with the statues, Phimai National Museum
Stay tuned for Part 2 of 4, where we visit the silk, turtle and woven mat villages