Comments on: Thailand’s Hidden Traveller Trail

By: Jungle Girl

Jungle Girl — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:11:02 +0000

Sorry Chris, as you so rightly pointed out Isaan is stunning, the food is gorgeous and it is fabulously untouched by the tourist madness. I’m planning a trip this year and will right a full report on the northern joys when I get back….it’s been too long.

By: Jungle Girl

Jungle Girl — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:08:53 +0000

Thanks for your comment, I have to claim complete ignorance of Udon and Issan, much to my chagrin. We’re planning a family trip up there this year, it’s been so long since I’ve been up there, and there are some truly magical places, people, and FOODs to be explored over yonder. Looking forward to getting educated Isaan style!

By: Jungle Girl

Jungle Girl — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:56:25 +0000

Hi mike, thanks for stopping by….Talay noi Laek is in the far south. You often hear it referred to as Patthalung, which is the other side. We access the little town of Talay Noi from the Songkhla side so it’s far far south, more so than trang. On the national parks – I am promising myself this year that I’m going to take some mini-breaks and see some of the incredible National Parks, which I never do. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated?????

By: expatudon08

expatudon08 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:10:41 +0000

still lots to see in Thailand i love the islands and could easily spend six months back on kao tao but udon thani and issan as chris points out is a special place my son was born there so he.s a real Thai boy
jungle girl your guides are spot on and sure to be helpful to many of us outside the area
regards john
expatudon08´s last blog ..typical expat day in ban dung issan thailand part 2

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:19:20 +0000

The new layout is very nice. This post is interesting since I like birding. I haven’t looked on the map but are we talking about Trang and that direction?

Unfortunately I live in Prachuap so I guess its a fair trek?

Taking up your theme, I couldn’t agree more (about the best places) there are so many. We have some tiny national parks near us and you hardly ever see a tourist. Visit midweek and the place is yours!
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By: Martyn

Martyn — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:41:22 +0000

Thailand has indeed got many secret hotspots, mainly untouched by the Nike trainers of tourists. These kind of places seem to be reserved and locked away like secrets in the minds of expats and local Thai folk alike. Bloggers like yourself do however share these delights from time to time.

I do like the sound of Chiang Dao and I know someone who may not know about the bird delights of Talay Noi, I best drop them a line.
Martyn´s last blog ..The Thailand – Burma Death Railway

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:52:20 +0000

You forgot to mention Isaan – One of the biggest regions in the country. Non tourists what so ever, and the poeple are so darn friendly it’s unreal!!!