Looking for the hidden gems in Thailand? You don't have to look long, if you really want something different, travel to the province of Nan in the far north of Thailand near Laos. You go there to avoid tourists and enjoy peace and nature.

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Discover a different Thailand, far from the well-known tourist routes. In the hidden corners of this fascinating country there are places where authenticity and tranquility reign. These undiscovered gems offer a unique opportunity to experience the true soul of Thailand, intertwined with age-old traditions and heart-warming hospitality. A trip to the unknown pearls of Thailand promises an adventure full of surprises and discoveries.

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Gringo wanted to know more about the mountain village of Bo Kluea (salt springs) about 100 kilometers northeast of the capital Nan of the province of the same name. A nice story about the salt production in the village.

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Sweet nothings in Nan

By Gringo
Posted in Travel stories, thai tips
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November 2 2022

The province of Nan in the far north of Thailand, slightly tucked away against the border of Laos, is one of rural beauty with rustic Thai charms.

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How can I get from Phrae to Nan?

By Submitted Message
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June 24, 2022

How can I get from Phrae to Nan? I understand that there are small vans that fill them completely and where it is almost impossible to take a backpack with you. Are there also big buses from Phrae to Nan?

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Thai Lion Air will fly to Nan in the north of Thailand 4 times a week from this Friday. Two flights a day on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

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A British man, age unknown, was killed when the zipline he was crossing the Nan River broke.

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Recently tried to explain to a police station in the northern Thai province of Nan that in our agro-tourism cottage we do not sleep a wink at night because of the disco boom of neighborhood festivals, temple parties and house parties. Sound terror, we read, has a deafening grip on large parts of Thailand at night. Thai suffer, but are too modest to complain.

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After Bangkok and Khon Kaen, the province of Nan in northern Thailand is now also suffering from smog and particulate matter caused by forest fires and burned fields.

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Nan the cleanest city in Thailand

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
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16 September 2018

The capital Nan with the province of Nan has been declared the cleanest city in Thailand by the Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn. In addition, the city of Nan is listed as the “No. 2018 Asean Clean Tourist City”.

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Kai, khai and the almost forgotten bplaa

By François Nang Lae
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February 19 2017

Frans comes up with his own variant of the much-cited wisdom of our national football oracle that fits well with this story. Read how he eventually ended up in the Isaan.

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Yollada, a woman in a man's body, is busy

By Editorial
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November 21 2016

Yollada Suanyot (33) fights for equal rights for transgender people. She founded the Transfemale Association of Thailand, is a member of the Nan Provincial Council and studies at Ramkhamhaeng University. So a busy boss. Excuse me: boss.

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This new tour from Green Wood Travel takes you to the unknown. The province of Nan is not yet much visited by tourists and has some special sights. For example, there are still hill tribes that cannot be visited anywhere else.

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Nostalgic bicycles in museum in Nan

By Editorial
Posted in Sights, Museums, thai tips
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December 11 2015

You wouldn't expect that in Thailand, in the province of Nan: a Hochrad from 1880, or a high Bi, in English penny-farthing (photo).

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Hidden Treasures in Thailand

By Lodewijk Lagemaat
Posted in Tourism
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October 22, 2015

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has come up with new plans to bring the lesser-known areas of Thailand more to the attention of the travel industry. For example, the TAT has designated a number of areas that are worth visiting for their well-preserved culture, fantastic nature reserves and historical values.

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AirAsia is expanding its network in Thailand in 2015 with three new destinations. You can soon fly from Don Mueang to Nan, Loei and Roi Et.

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Heaven and Hell in Nan Province (Video)

By Editorial
Posted in Isaan
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17 September 2013

There are still many undiscovered and authentic areas in Thailand, such as the lesser-known province of Nan in the north of Thailand.

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