Northern Isaan
Northern Isaan is a region of Thailand, close to the border with Laos. Geographically it is part of the Mekong Valley. The barrier between Northern Isaan and Central Isaan is the Phu Phan Mountains.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Udon Thani and Bueng Kan.
Udon Thani
Udon Thani is a city of 131,000 people in the Isaan region of Thailand. Often referred to as Udon or Udorn, the city should not be confused with Ubon — Ubon Ratchathani in southeastern Isaan.
Bueng Kan
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Bueng Kan is a province of Thailand in Northern Isaan. Its capital is also the city of Bueng Kan, and the province borders Laos along the Mekong River.
Nong Khai
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Nong Khai is a city in Isaan. The city lies on the west bank of the Mekong River, only 20 km from Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Sakon Nakhon and Mukdahan.
Sakon Nakhon
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Sakon Nakhon is a city in Thailand within the Isan region, and capital city of Sakon Nakhon Province as well as Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, with a population of approximately 76,000.
Mukdahan
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Mukdahan is a town and capital of Mukdahan Province, which became Thailand's 73rd province in 1982. In the northeastern region of the country, on the right bank Mekong River, it was formerly a district of Nakhon Phanom Province.
Loei
Loei is a city in the Isaan region of Thailand. Loei is a city surrounded by undulating mountain ranges whose fog-shrouded summits are abundant with flora. The well-known mountains are Phu Kradung, Phu Luang, and Phu Ruea.Nakhon Phanom
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Nakhon Phanom is a city and province in Isaan. The city has a beautiful landscape, with the Mekong River running adjacent to the city, marking the border between Thailand and Laos.
Nong Bua Lamphu
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Nong Bua Lamphu is a city and province in Isaan. Besides picturesque nature, namely the Phu Phan Range, and a beautiful lake, Nong Bua Lampu is rich with cultural attractions, such as archaeological sites, and interesting local handicrafts.
Phu Kradueng National Park
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Phu Kradueng National Park, in the Si Than sub-district of Amphoe Phu Kradueng, Loei Province, is a national park in Thailand. It has a high point of 1,316 m elevation at Khok Moei.
Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan is a small town in Loei Province of Thailand's Isaan region. It sits on the south bank of the Mekong River facing the Lao town of Xanamkhan.Phon Phisai
Phon Phisai is a village in Isaan, Thailand. It is close to Nong Khai.Northern Isaan
- Location: Isaan, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude of center
17.31° or 17° 18′ 36″ northLongitude of center
103.4° or 103° 24′ eastWikidata ID
Q14227411
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Indonesian to Shan—“Northern Isaan” goes by many names.
- Indonesian: “Isan Utara”
- Italian: “Isaan settentrionale”
- Italian: “Isan settentrionale”
- Shan: “ဢီႇသၢၼ် ပွတ်းႁွင်ႇ”
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