Has anyone advices for lower Isan?

[Jurgen]

I am planing a ride from Chiangmai to tour lower Isan. Would be very grateful for advices on interesting secondary roads (avoiding, if possible, route 2 and maybe 24 (?).

I want to visit Phrasat Phimai (maybe Korat), Phanom Rung (?) and ??? to Ubon and Mekong. Than back, if possible, not through Mukdahan (done already). I am usually limiting my daily journey to 300-400 km as I like to take pictures and discover people and sites.

I am also interested to know about accommodation till around 500 THB and places with fresh coffee

 

[Dougal]

Hi Jurgen,

The best info you could get is from Capt Slash road trip reports.
He's done a lot of the roads down there along the Cambo border. He habitually avoids the highways.
Just check the Northeast section on road trips for last year.

 

[Jurgen]

Thank you Dougal,

Yes, I know some of the well documented trip reports of Cap Slash and always follow them with pleasure. Will have to do some more research in the archives. I am trying to put the frame in place and will then add the details. There are so many options in North and N-E Thailand that it is easy to get lost ... fortunately most alternatives are often great.