That Phanom - Great Temple Vibes Along the Mekong River
Side Trip to That Phanom: The Sacred, The Spiritual, and the Spectacular Oh, you’re looking to extend your trip and dive even deeper into the enigmatic side of northeast Thailand? Well, you’re in luck because just an hour or so from Nakhon Phanom, you’ll find the town of That Phanom. This is the kind of place that’ll make you wonder if there’s some secret spiritual energy flowing through the Mekong River. Spoiler: There probably is, but it’s mostly in the form of ancient temples, strong vibes, and maybe even a few ghostly stories if you’re in the right place at the right time. So let’s pack up our spiritual gear, get a little zen (or a little spooky), and head to That Phanom. Here’s everything you need to know about this side trip. How to Get There: Not Far, but Definitely Worth It Getting to That Phanom from Nakhon Phanom is super easy. It’s close, but not so close that you can walk (unless you want to get very adventurous and potentially meet some locals who might be concerned abou...