I had the opportunity to visit Nakhon Phanom again, this time enjoying a refreshing bike ride and exploring the city to welcome the rainy season.

And the rain welcomed us very well, pouring down like a trip for 3 days and 2 nights, falling continuously for 2 full days.

However, "Rain" cannot stop or ruin our travel plans, even though it may be a hindrance to our trip.

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Travel Plan

Friday, June 20, 2014 Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom bus

Saturday, June 21, 2014: Cycling around Nakhon Phanom city / Taking a boat trip to watch the sunset over the Mekong River / Walking on the walking street

June 22, 2014: Visit Phra That Phanom + Stroll through the night market.

Monday, June 23, 2014: Biking to buy souvenirs + Uncle Ho's house + Taking a plane back to Bangkok

Start searching for flight + bus tickets (book approximately 10 days in advance)

The journey there was by bus, departing after dark and arriving the next morning. After finishing work, I shouldered my backpack and headed to Mo Chit, where I boarded the bus and slept the whole way.

The return flight options are limited to two airlines: Nok Air and AirAsia, with one flight per day.

Nok Air 12:00-13.05 AirAsia 16:45-17:50 Of course, choose to return with AirAsia so you have time to travel. Relax before returning.

For accommodation, we stayed at the same hotel as before, 777 hometel Nakhon Phanom. The hotel kindly sponsored our accommodation this time.

For those who are planning to travel by plane, here are the flight times (you can book different airlines for each leg of the journey, e.g., Nok Air for the outbound flight and AirAsia for the return flight).

Flight Information:

Bangkok (BKK) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP):

• Departs at 10:20 AM, arrives at 11:30 AM.

Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Bangkok (BKK):

• Departs at 12:00 PM, arrives at 13:05 PM.

AirAsia Bangkok-Nakhon Phanom 15:10-16:20 Nakhon Phanom-Bangkok 16:45-17:50

Note: Flight schedules may change, please check with the airline again.

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777 Hometel Nakhon Phanom

Centrally located in the heart of the tourist area, this hotel is perfect for those who are not renting a car. While it may not have a view of the Mekong River, it is within easy walking distance of many attractions.

Standard Twin Room

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Standard double room

The VIP room only has double beds and is equipped with a computer, hairdryer, and safe for storing valuables.

Setting off! After work, I went home, showered, changed clothes, and took a taxi to Mo Chit, which cost me almost 400 baht, including the expressway toll.

The bus tickets booked through Thaiticket can be used to board the bus directly after printing. Today, Mo Chit is not as busy as usual, but there are still people using the service.

Boarding at Platform 87

Today, we will be boarding at Platform 87. The train departs at 20:00. Your seats are C1 and C2.

When booking through Thaiticket, there will be a 20 baht ticket issuance fee and an 18 baht online service fee, totaling 38 baht per seat.

Departing from Bangkok, we will stop for a complimentary dinner in Korat around midnight. You can redeem your coupons for the meal. Afterwards, we will continue our journey to Nakhon Phanom.

From the bus station, it is actually possible to walk to the hotel, which is about a kilometer away. However, the hotel arranged a pick-up service for us today. Upon arrival at the hotel, we took some time to freshen up and change clothes.

After waking up, we went downstairs for breakfast. Today's menu was a fried egg dish. The breakfast menu alternates between rice noodles and fried eggs. Breakfast is included in the room rate.

The restaurant is located on the 1st floor of the hotel. In addition to the 2 menus above,

Coffee, Ovaltine, orange juice, bread, and deep-fried dough sticks are available.

With full bellies, let's head out for some sightseeing.

The hotel offers bicycle rentals for 50 baht per day or motorbike rentals for 250 baht per day.

I choose to cycle around because the attractions are not too far apart, and it's a good way to exercise at the same time.

Request a map from the hotel, get some advice, and start cycling.

The first place I visited was the TAT Nakhon Phanom office to gather more tourist information.

If you have ample time, consider visiting nearby provinces such as Sakon Nakhon and Mukdahan.

2. The Governor's Mansion Museum is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Photography is permitted inside the museum.

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3. Wat Nong Saeng Temple. This is quite a distance to cycle from here. Beyond this point is Suan Luang Rama IX Park, but I didn't cycle there.

Return to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Nakhon Phanom to pay respects at the 4. City Pillar Shrine of Nakhon Phanom.

No matter which province I visit, I always make it a point to pay respects at the city pillar shrine for good luck.

Nearby, there is a library. If you enjoy photographing beautiful old buildings, Nakhon Phanom has many stunning corners and stylish buildings to capture.

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It's getting hot and I'm hungry. I looked at the clock and it's already noon.

What to eat? In Nakhon Phanom, Vietnamese food is a must-try.

I tried the famous restaurants that were recommended last time.

This time, I found this restaurant not far from the hotel, opposite the "Moo Jum" restaurant, "Ek Khenok".

5. Lc. Nem nuong, a dish of grilled pork with vermicelli and fresh herbs, is reasonably priced at only 400 baht. However, the dipping sauce may not be spicy enough for the taste of Bangkokians.

After a savory meal, it's time for a sweet treat to cleanse the palate. I've been a fan of this shop since my last visit.

6. MONKEY ICE By ร้านน้องเปิ้ล ร้านอยู่ก่อนทางเข้าโรงแรม 777 hometel Nakhon Phanom

Small cup, 20 baht, can add 3 toppings.

Medium cup 25 baht, can add 4 ingredients

Large cup 30 baht, can add 5 ingredients

Serve a small cup of water to each person to quench their thirst.

After a satisfying meal and a short rest, we continued our journey by cycling along the Mekong River towards the Phra That Phanom temple.

The furthest temple I cycled to was Wat Mahathat, which houses the principal Buddha image for those born on Saturday.

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8. Wat Klang

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After paying respects at the temple, we stopped by the 9. Indochina Market to browse the goods. Today, we saw many Lao people driving by to buy things.

Across from the Indochina Market is the Khong River Cruise Pier, operated by the Nakhon Phanom Municipality, with a fare of only 50 baht.

Before boarding the boat, I bought 10 baht of toasted bread and 25 baht of coconut ice cream to enjoy on the way.

The boat journey takes approximately one hour, with a guide providing commentary on the sights and greeting local residents along the Mekong River.

After finishing the boat trip, we prepared to walk the walking street. However, there were very few vendors today.

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Let's eat this then. Eat vegetables and grass for health. Pork dipping set for 99 baht, the soup is very flavorful.

After finishing the meal, I took a shower and went to rest. When I woke up early in the morning, I found that it was raining.

Despite the rain, we enjoyed a comfortable trip. We borrowed an umbrella from the hotel and walked to the bus station to catch a van to Mukdahan from Nakhon Phanom.

We arrived directly in front of Phra That Phanom temple. This is the second time I have had the opportunity to pay respects to Phra That Phanom. The fare was 50 baht per person.

After spending just over an hour at Phra That Phanom, we exited and waited for a van in front of the temple, across from the police box where we had been dropped off.

The bus arrived in less than 5 minutes. On the way back, we didn't get off at the bus terminal, but instead got off at Aunt Rin's papaya salad shop and walked back to the hotel.

We enjoyed the shared platter, but I must admit that there were several items on the tray that I did not recognize, such as the cherry snails.

Near the food stall of Auntie Rin, there is a charming cafe called Hug Home. I plan to go there and have a slice of crepe cake.

However, it was closed today. While walking back, I took photos as I went. It rained all day and showed no signs of stopping. The city was very quiet, which was really relaxing.

In the evening, I left the hotel and wanted to relax at the Suk Samokhon restaurant or the H-Clock restaurant, but neither of them were open yet.

I decided to visit the night market, which opens around 3-4 pm and closes around 2-3 am. I don't understand what "night" means in this context.

Translation:

You won't find prices like this in Bangkok anymore.

After finishing my meal, I went to check out the Suk Samok Club, but it was still closed. I guess I wasn't destined to indulge in any sinful activities, so I decided to head back to the hotel and rest for the last day. When I woke up in the morning, the rain was still pouring, even heavier than the day before.

Unsure of what to do, I walked to 7-Eleven to buy a raincoat and went for a bike ride. I decided to buy some grilled pork to eat when I got back.

Our first stop for souvenirs was Patchanee Moo Yor, located on Thamrongprasit Road, before reaching Nang Naem Nueng.

After finishing shopping at the first store, I cycled to pay respects to the twin brothers, Phra Tiw and Phra Thiam, at Wat Okat Sri Bua Ban.

Translation:

Riding to the night market to shop for some Moo Yor. I remember there's a shop selling deep-fried Moo Yor near the market, so I'm going to check it out.

I have tried both the fried and steamed versions at this restaurant. The banana and pandan leaves are not thick, and the pork sausage pieces are large and delicious.

Thawar Fried Chicken

Small pieces: 50 baht Large pieces: 100 baht Available in a variety of flavors

After returning to the hotel, I showered, changed, and packed my belongings. As I was leaving, the hotel owner told me that he would take me to visit Uncle Ho's house. I was eager to go.

Uncle Ho's house is not that far away, about 3 kilometers by bike. However, due to the rain, the plan was canceled.

After that, we stopped for lunch at P. Ped's Noodle Shop, also known as Esso Noodle Shop.

This restaurant also has a branch in Bangkok, located in the Chinakhet 2 area.

The restaurant in Nakhon Phanom is located opposite Lotus Nakhon Phanom. Enter the alley and ask the locals. Everyone should know it because the restaurant is quite popular.

Meat lovers, rejoice!

Stewed beef, tender shank, 40 baht per plate.

The noodle section offers bowls for 40 baht each, with both beef and pork options. Condiments include fried chilies, sliced chilies, and shrimp paste.

It is customary to have a sweet dessert after a savory meal to cleanse the palate.

I finally got to try the cake, and it was absolutely delicious! If you're ever in Nakhon Phanom, be sure to give it a try.

Translation:

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Translation:

The Ar-ard Restaurant is located on Si Thep Road, opposite the Sri Thep Hotel, near the Thongkham Souvenir Shop.

Try the coconut cake, it's only 45 baht a piece.

And then it was time to travel back to Bangkok.

The hotel arranged for an airport van to pick us up. The fare was 100 baht per person.

It takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the airport.

Budget car rentals are now available at the airport. It's unclear how long they've been there, but I was in Nakhon Phanom last year and they weren't there then.

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AirAsia Check-in Counter

And then waved goodbye to Nakhon Phanom. If I have the chance, I will go back to visit again.