Really like and recommend Udon Thani alot. If you haven't been there, give it a go. Spent time in Korat last year. It was OK but surely much better now that it's opened up. 

Ubon

Mukdahan                        6

That Phanom                   5

Nakhon Phanom               7

Khon Kaen                         6

Udon Thani                             

Nong Khai                        8            

Phitsanulok                            

Sukhothai                               

Lopburi

Khorat                                  5

Nakhon Sawan                        

 

Chiang Mai                        7

10 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Bangkok used to brilliant- I loved it until the Junta messed it up, closed down the food stalls, shut the clubs  etc etc

But up till the military regime took over it was one of the greatest  cities in the world. Now there is only one decent cosmopolitan really 'Thai' city and its Pattaya.  The most beautiful town is Phuket old town

Unusual excellent post from you, though I cannot comment on your last sentence.

9 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

Unusual excellent post from you, though I cannot comment on your last sentence.

Phuket old town ... excellent ????

My basis would be having an airport that fly's to other locations in addition to BBK ?

Or the opposite ..having no airport so no hordes of tourists !

3 hours ago, mrmicbkktxl said:

Ubon 3

Mukdahan 2

That Phanom 1

Nakhon Phanom2

Khon Kaen 6

Udon Thani 6

Nong Khai 5

Phitsanulok 2

Sukhothai 1

Lopburi 1

Khorat 6

Nakhon Sawan 1

High scores

Rate these towns out of 10 please

My personal opinion based on living in, or frequently visiting -

From your list: Khon Kaen (7), Udon Thani (5) and Nong Khai (7)

My choice: Chiang Mai (10), Chiang Rai (9), Phayao (9), Mae Sai (7), Golden Triangle/Chiang Khong (8) 

 

Can someone draw up a spreedsheet and graph

18 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Phayao (9),

Snitches get stitches 

Any place that has a Makro and Central Shopping Mall with food market and cinema is fine for me. Airport is also important

Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and Korat would be my favorites from your list.

I might add Chiang Mai as an alternative

Ubon 2

Mukdahan 3

That Phanom 6

Nakhon Phanom 8

Khon Kaen. 1

Udon Thani 7

Nong Khai 4

Phitsanulok 9

Sukhothai 10

Lopburi 0

Khorat 5

Nakhon Sawan 0

You have Lopburi but where's Saraburi?  

13 minutes ago, misterphil said:

You have Lopburi but where's Saraburi?  

Saraburi

Chiang Rai

Nan

Phayao

Phrae

 

New list!

2 hours ago, BTempleman said:

Phitsanulok 9

Sukhothai 10

Why?

3 hours ago, BTempleman said:

Ubon 2

Mukdahan 3

That Phanom 6

Nakhon Phanom 8

Khon Kaen. 1

Udon Thani 7

Nong Khai 4

Phitsanulok 9

Sukhothai 10

Lopburi 0

Khorat 5

Nakhon Sawan 0

Random numbers?

Been to Sukhothai a few times (both when single and attached), and although the ruins are great, it seems to have a weird vibe going on with the locals. 

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Saraburi

Chiang Rai

Nan

Phayao

Phrae

 

New list!

Saraburi too polluted from all the dust from the cement plants.

16 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Been to Sukhothai a few times (both when single and attached), and although the ruins are great, it seems to have a weird vibe going on with the locals. 

Serial killer vibe?

Ubon                      8

Khon Kaen                   6.5

Udon Thani            7.5

Nong Khai              7

Phitsanulok             6

Sukhothai              (Town 5, historical park 9)

Lopburi                    6

Khorat                      6

Nakhon Sawan        6.5

Been to them all over the years except for Udon Thani,....

Ubon 6

That Phanom 4

Nakhon Phanom 5

Khon Kaen 7

Nong Kai 5

Phitsanulok 8

Lopburi 5

Khorat 3

Nakhon Sawan 8

Mukdahan 6

Sukhothai 8 (visited temple ruins only}

 

These are just my personal opinions and I assume that this is for the cities/towns and not the provinces.

1 hour ago, maechanman said:

Phitsanulok 8

 

Nakhon Sawan 8

What did you like about them?

Rate them for what?

 

Long term livability?

 

Khon Khaen 2.5

 

The rest are somewhat between 0-1.5

 

Most are just 40 degree dust bowls

10 minutes ago, BonMot said:

Rate them for what?

 

Long term livability?

 

Khon Khaen 2.5

 

The rest are somewhat between 0-1.5

 

Most are just 40 degree dust bowls

So Mr Positive what towns do you like?