Nakhon Phanom - Where Tourists Are Rarer Than Three-Legged Geckos
Nakhon Phanom: The Place Where the Mekong Hopefully Meets Your Expectations (and Maybe a Few Ghosts) Welcome to Nakhon Phanom, one of Thailand’s more mysterious provinces. Nestled along the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand, this charming yet slightly eerie town is definitely one of those places you either love or think, “Wait, is this a ghost town?!” But hey, if you’re tired of the typical Thai tourist traps and want to experience a quieter, more “magical” side of the country (and I use the term magical loosely), Nakhon Phanom is calling your name. Don’t expect luxury, don’t expect crowding, and, honestly, don’t expect anything too touristy. What you will get is a deeply local, riverside vibe with just the right amount of weird. So buckle up for the slow boat ride of your life, both metaphorically and literally. How to Get There By Bus Oh, you want to get here via bus? Sure, it’s possible, but you’ve got to get to the Mo Chit Terminal in Bangkok and take a ride that’ll have you ...