The northeastern area of Thailand, known as Isaan, is not often visited by tourists, but it’s a great place to spend a few weeks, especially if you have access to your own transport. There are some amazing places to visit, with the highlight for me being Wat Phu Tok in Bueng Kan province. I hope… READ MORE >
Wat Phu Tok, Bueng Kan, Thailand
Wat Phu Tok is one of Thailand’s true wonders. This giant sandstone outcrop, which can be seen from miles around, is accessed via a series of mainly wooden steps. It consists of seven levels, which represent the seven factors of Buddhist enlightenment. Monks come here to meditate, so you need to be quiet when visiting…. READ MORE >
BK Place Hotel, Bueng Kan, Thailand
For our visit to Wat Phu Tok, we decided to stay at BK Place Hotel in Bueng Kan, which is around 40 kms away. It’s a 3-star hotel and we opted for the Deluxe Room, which cost 890 baht ($28) per night. It’s a brand new hotel, so everything is in great condition. They’re also… READ MORE >
Vegetarian Restaurants In Bueng Kan, Thailand
Maybe I should have named this post Vegetarian Restaurant In Bueng Kan, because there is only one there. We only ate there once and the food was good. We had Noodle Soup, Deep Fried Giant Mushrooms and Larb. All were very tasty. I’m not a big fan of deep fried food, but these giant mushrooms… READ MORE >
How To Get From Nong Khai To Bueng Kan
For the next part of our travels we wanted to go to see Wat Phu Tok in Bueng Kan province, so needed to get from Nong Khai to Bueng Kan. We discovered that there are only four vans (minibuses) a day that travel to Bueng Kan, the No. 834 from Nong Khai Bus Terminal. The… READ MORE >
