On Jan. 31 I will depart by bus from Udon for Pattaya, arriving in Pattaya on Feb. 4. So I can break up the long bus ride by stopping at four different towns along the way. This gives me the chance to see places I have never seen before.

My question is: In what cities should I stop? I dislike long bus rides which is another reason for breaking up the trip.

I hope someone can help me.

I would say maybe Khon kaen and Korat

If you can a get a bus from Khon Kaen (or Korat) that goes via the mountain road (304),then a stop near Khao Yai (Wang Nam Khiao) might be a good idea (scenic landscape and natural habitat).

Edited January 25, 201214 yr by KhunBENQ

I wouldn't bother. The trip isn't that long. Buy ticket on VIP bus, sit back and enjoy the 9/10 hour journey.

Unless there is some significance all Thai towns are pretty much the same. And in one night won't see anything.

Khon Kaen, Korat, Pak Chong, Nakhon Nayok.

Thanks guys. Leaving tomorrow.