Route suggestion for North East Thailand

[MustakimQZ]

Hi guys,

Planning to do East Thailand this time around on my limited 12 days trip. I'm heading up from KL to Surat Thani on Day 1 and Day 2 will hopefully hit Petchabun. Now here is where I'm at a crossroad (literally). I want to head to Nakhon Phanom so do I head up and hug the Mekong and Laos border all the way passing through Nong Khai (road 211 and 212) or do I hit road 22 cutting across east towards Nakhon Phanom via Udon Thani.

Someone told me i should forget option 1 and go for option 2 as the roads from Nakhon Phanom to Ubon Ratchasima is nicer and i should focus on that.

Appreciate your thoughts guys.

 

[KTMphil]

Hi guys,

Planning to do East Thailand this time around on my limited 12 days trip. I'm heading up from KL to Surat Thani on Day 1 and Day 2 will hopefully hit Petchabun. Now here is where I'm at a crossroad (literally). I want to head to Nakhon Phanom so do I head up and hug the Mekong and Laos border all the way passing through Nong Khai (road 211 and 212) or do I hit road 22 cutting across east towards Nakhon Phanom via Udon Thani.

Someone told me i should forget option 1 and go for option 2 as the roads from Nakhon Phanom to Ubon Ratchasima is nicer and i should focus on that.

Appreciate your thoughts guys.

I think I'd take R 212 along the Mekong River.

 

[Lone Rider]

Have a look at http://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-forum/thailand-ride-reports/432-trip-along-thai-side-mekong-river.html for a description of my trip along the Mekong from the North up to the South.

 

[Loop]

Another option...

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=...CQEdqaI-Bg&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1&t=m&z=8

The 210 from Wang Saphung to Nong Bua Lamphu a little busy and not great with trucks and the like,the rest pretty good.

To the NW of Nakhon Phanom,Bueng Khong Long and Wat Phu Tok worth a visit....nice in the rainy season or just after.

 

[MustakimQZ]

Thanks guys. Ya i think i'll take the 212 option as well and make my way down. If there's any suggestions as to places to visit or an interesting route just shout guys. I fly by the seat of my pants and make changes as i go along