Sakhon Nakhon - Great Addition To Your Isaan Road Trip
Why Sakhon Nakhon Should Be Your Next WTF (Wow That’s Fantastic) Destination Guest Contributor: The Soi Dog Whisperer So, you’ve heard of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Yawn. But have you ever considered Sakhon Nakhon? No? Perfect, because that means you’re about to discover Thailand’s best-kept secret before the Instagram crowd ruins it. What the Heck is Sakhon Nakhon? Sakhon Nakhon is a sleepy, charming province in Northeast Thailand ( Isaan ). It’s got lakes, temples, weirdly delicious food, and exactly zero pushy tuk-tuk drivers harassing you to see a " ping pong show ." Oh, and before you ask, no, people don’t eat dog meat here. That’s a myth (mostly). While dog meat consumption has been reported in some parts of Southeast Asia, it’s not a common thing in Sakhon Nakhon. So relax, Fido is safe (probably). How to Get There (Without Getting Lost) - By Plane : Fly into Sakhon Nakhon Airport (SNO) from Bangkok (1-hour flight, around 1,500-3,000 THB). ...