Less than 10 per cent of the arrivals who descend in droves on Thailand make it to the Northeast. That’s a shame. The kingdom’s largest region has much to recommend it: temples of Khmer vintage and antiquity; Mekong-straddling towns and maritime odysseys; spicy dishes to tantalise the taste buds; and incredibly friendly locals.But there are a few drawbacks too. The bigger urban centres are a bit drab and host little nightlife, English is not that widely spoken, and some of the rural roads are in a state of disrepair.
But do not let these speed bumps get in the way of exploring the country’s most unexplored region. You’ll need about a week to do the following itinerary, though it’s been designed so you can start in any place, or if you’re coming from Laos or northern Thailand do it in reverse.
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