Isan, North-East of Thailand
The Northeast of Thailand, a vast plateau covering nearly one third
of the country, is usually known as Isan. It extends northwards to
the Mekong River which divides Thailand from Laos, and to the south
and it ends at the Dong Rek mountain range along the border with
Cambodia.
Two of Thailand’s best-loved national parks, Khao Yai, Phu Kradung
and Phu Rua in Loei, are in Isan. Other major attractions include
the villages in Khorat and Khon Kaen where the beautiful local silk
is woven by hand.
Isan is a comparatively poor region whose main income is from
agriculture, and many of the younger people in the villages migrate
to the city. But Isan folk have a distinctive character and dialect
and a vigorous culture, with their old traditions still reflected in
the many festivals unique to the region.
Travel in the region has been improved by domestic airlines with
regular flights to regional airports; and it is no longer impossible
to find luxury accommodation, especially in large provinces of Khon
Kaen, Udon Thani Nakhon, Ratchasima and Ubon Ratchathani.
The Northeast consists of 19 provinces: Amnat Charoen, Buri Ram,
Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan,
Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Roi
Et, Sakon Nakhon, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani and
Yasothon.
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