Most Thailand travelers have heard of Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, but few venture to the northeast and head for the area know as Isaan. This is in the northeast and comprised of Khon Kaen, Korat, Udorn Thani and others.
This is primarily a rural area with many rice farms. It is also the home of many expatriates who have settled down with their Thai lady and have made this their new home.
I was in Korat twice during exercise Cobra Gold and only got to see this city briefly. Working 12 16 hour day didnt allow much time for sightseeing. But, I did notice that the cost of living was a lot less than the bigger tourist cities and the people were a heck of a lot friendlier.
I visited Khon Kaen for the first time in 2007 to visit a lady that I met online. I immediately fell in love with the lady and also with the city of Khon Kaen.
Khon Kaen is only a 55 minute flight from Bangkok departing from the old international airport Don Muang. The airport in Khon Kaen is very small and only has two departure gates.
The city is a pleasant mix of old and new. We would go out for lunch or dinner and sit in small bungalows along the lake or one of the...
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