Northern Isaan

Northern Isaan is a region of , close to the border with . Geographically it is part of the Mekong Valley. The barrier between Northern Isaan and Central Isaan is the .
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Udon Thani and Bueng Kan.

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is a city of 131,000 people in the region of . Often referred to as Udon or Udorn, the city should not be confused with Ubon — in southeastern Isaan.

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is a province of Thailand in Northern Isaan. Its capital is also the city of , and the province borders along the Mekong River.

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is a city in . The city lies on the west bank of the Mekong River, 20 km from , the capital of . Known as the Naga City and famed for its lovely position on the Mekong, is a bustling Thai town and the gateway to Laos and Vientiane.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Sakon Nakhon and Mukdahan.

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is a city in within the region, and capital city of Province as well as Mueang District, with a population of approximately 76,000.

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is a town and capital of Province, which became '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.

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is a city and province in . The city has a beautiful landscape, with the Mekong River running adjacent to the city, marking the border between Thailand and Laos.

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is a city in the region of . 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.

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is a city and province in . 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.

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, in the Si Than sub-district of Amphoe Phu Kradueng, Loei Province, is a national park in . It has a high point of 1,316 m elevation at Khok Moei.

is a small town in Loei Province of Thailand's region. It sits on the south bank of the Mekong River facing the town of Xanamkhan.

is a village in , . It is close to .

Northern Isaan

Latitude of center
17.31° or 17° 18′ 36″ north
Longitude of center
103.4° or 103° 24′ east
Wiki­data 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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