Khmer ruins, Mekong sunsets and Thailand's boldest food
Northeastern Thailand (Isan)
Isan is the country's largest and least touristed region — Khmer temple ruins, silk villages and the mighty Mekong.
Why visit Isan
Isan rewards travellers who like their trips unfiltered: sandstone Khmer sanctuaries, riverside towns, village markets and the spiciest, most flavourful food in Thailand.
Highlights
- Phanom Rung and Phimai Khmer sanctuaries
- Nong Khai and the Mekong river road
- Khao Yai National Park and its vineyards
- Rocket festivals, silk weaving and som tam
When to go
November to February is cool and dry. The green season from June brings lush landscapes and lively festivals.
Provinces in Northeastern Thailand (Isan)
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Udon Thani
- Khon Kaen
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Roi Et
- Buriram
- Surin
- Sisaket
- Mukdahan
- Kalasin
- Maha Sarakham
- Nakhon Phanom
- Nong Khai
- Nong Bua Lamphu
- Loei
- Sakon Nakhon
- Chaiyaphum
- Amnat Charoen
- Bueng Kan
- Yasothon