The Hidden Soul of Thailand – Why Isaan Will Steal Your Heart
Far from the well-known tourist trails, Isaan offers a unique view of the real Thailand. Here you will find authentic culture, untouched nature and an unparalleled hospitality that you will not experience anywhere else. In this forgotten region, where traditions are still deeply rooted, you will discover the charm of village life, impressive history and flavours that will stay with you.
10 best places or sights in Isaan to visit
Isaan is a region in northeastern Thailand, known for its rich culture, history and beautiful landscapes. The area encompasses 20 provinces and has a population of over 22 million people.
The Isan, the unknown Thailand
However, very few tourists visit the northeastern part of Thailand, the Isaan. That is the name for the northeastern part of Thailand.
About the Isan in Northeastern Thailand
Many stories on Thailandblog are about the Isaan, the northeastern part of Thailand or about the ladies who come from there. But talking or writing about 'the Isaan' is in fact impossible given the size of the area.
Residents in the North and Northeast have been warned of tropical storm Pakhar, which could cause heavy rainfall. The Meteorological Department expects the storm to move northwestward through Hainan in China to northern Vietnam at a speed of 25 km/h today and tomorrow.
It is the rainy season and then, like every year, there are reports of (possible) flooding. Especially now that the rivers in several provinces of the Northeast have a high water level after a period of continuous heavy rain. The authorities are taking into account flooding of agricultural land and the spread of infectious diseases.
Isan – the Northeast of Thailand
Isaan (Isan or Issan in English – in Thai: อีสาน) is a region in the Northeast of Thailand. The region, which comprises a total of 19 provinces, borders Laos and Cambodia.
Life in Isan (video)
A nice video about daily life in Isaan. The images will be recognizable for the Thailand visitors who regularly visit Isaan.
News from Thailand – March 6, 2012
Cleaning of the collapsed concrete slab of the Hopewell project must be done with extreme caution due to the proximity of a potentially dangerous gas pipeline, the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) warns. The State Railway of Thailand has enlisted the EIT's assistance in removing the slab and iron scaffolding that collapsed on Thursday.
Let's not forget the Isan
With all the media attention for Bangkok and the central provinces, we would almost forget that there are also floods in the Northeast of Thailand, the so-called Isan.
Isan also suffers from flooding
The great media attention for the floods in the central and northern provinces and the threat to Bangkok might make people forget that the Isan, the northeast of Thailand, is also affected by floods. Of the 20 Isan provinces, 14 are experiencing flooding, albeit less severe than elsewhere in the country. The Moon River is the main culprit here. Among the 14 affected provinces are important commercial and tourist places, including in Ubon Ratchatani, …
Six dams are in danger of collapsing under water pressure
Six reservoirs in the northeast are so full of water that the dams are in danger of collapsing. Significantly more water will now have to be discharged from it, which means that more flooding is to be expected. The only bright spot in all the water misery is Chiang Mai. There the water begins to recede. The water level in the Ping River dropped to 3,7 meters last night. The six threatened dams are the Sirindhorn and Pak Moon in Ubon Ratchatani, the Chulabhorn and…
Village children from Isan
They are always a rewarding subject to photograph: children. Sometimes shy, but also often open-minded and sincere. In this posting a series of photos of Thai village children from Isaan. © Photos: Khun Peter – click on the photos to enlarge. [nggallery id=37]