I will be driving from Korat to Loei and looking at the map there are two routes that can be taken, one using the 2 motorway to Khon Kaen or take the 205 then onto the 201 through Chaiyaphum. has anyone any experience of either of these routes ? Thanks for any input.

We have driven to Loei twice via the 2/12/201 route -- but we were headed for Chiang Mai. I found the roads pretty good -- and enjoyed that route.

If yours is a round trip I would suggest that route up --- then return via the 203 (out of Loei) --21/205 -- a little longer --but should be interesting.

Either one has its benefits, But I prefer Chaiyaphum. Loei is a pleasant place for a few days.

The 2 is ok but don't drive over the limit. They have speed check hidden in the middle of nowhere, then they radio their colleagues who stop you a couple of km later. Last time we took it (November), we were stopped 3 times between Korat and Udon.

Thanks for the help. Im going to take the Chaiyaphum route then once there decide on what way to come back.

drove from khon kaen to chaing khan in loie some nice roads and some nice views also..!!

Thanks for the help. Im going to take the Chaiyaphum route then once there decide on what way to come back.

I did Korat to Loei 6 years ago in me old corona.. via C'poom there and back.

Lovely relaxing drive up there during the day.

Absolute nightmare driving back in the dark...