Nong Khai is a fave of mine. Riverside boardwalk  often hosting events - morlam shows, uni girls volleyball tournaments (!), crazy breakdancing, long walks. Bar street with euro food, Irish pub with the best breakfast I've had in T, crazy temple, international train to Vientiane when you crave decent bread and French food. Udon Thani 30 minutes away for a change of scene.

Chumphon and Ranong stole my heart when visiting for the first time in 14-15 years here. Beautiful nature, untouched beaches, friendly people like over a decade ago and super reasonable prices everywhere.

 

Too bad there isn't really a expat bubble there yet, it would get too lonely for my liking else i'd move right away.

3 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Chumphon and Ranong stole my heart when visiting for the first time in 14-15 years here. Beautiful nature, untouched beaches, friendly people like over a decade ago and super reasonable prices everywhere.

 

Too bad there isn't really a expat bubble there yet, it would get too lonely for my liking else i'd move right away.

My territory is halfway between the two.

There’s a small expat community at Thung Wua Laen beach.

Chumphon is also the gateway to Koh Phangan and Samui via a high-speed ferry to Koh Tao.
 

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