CNN names Isaan as top world destination
By The Nation

 

Red Lotus Sea in Kumphawapi district of Udon Thani

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s Northeastern region, known locally as Isaan, has been named by US news network CNN as one of the world’s top 17 places to visit this year.

 

Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said: “Isaan has a long history, with some of Southeast Asia’s oldest settlements found here. In modern times, the region is famous for its fiery salads, country music, stunning scenery and elaborate temples.

 

“There is so much to be enjoyed here and most of it unseen by tourists, so we encourage people to explore and discover their own amazing Isaan stories.”

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/breakingnews/30306925

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-02-22

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I likes it just the way it is, send the tourists to Phuket, BKK & Pattaya

More fake news by CNN and The Nation.

CNN at it again with the fake news, Issan top tourist attraction, i almost spilled my coffee reading that.

Udon Thani bah !  Thai League 3 north division. Go to Buriram for proper fotball.

Pla ra and Molam

rrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Oh forgot

all the Khmer temple ruins

I like parts of Issan, I would rather spend time in rural Issan than Bangkok. But the CCN list is rubbish it dose not even include Bridlington and there is no mention of the cultural wonders of Hull.

My younger daughter went to Hull. Joined the Thai society there. Quite a few Thais were studying there. I liked the place.

 

2 minutes ago, tso310 said:

My younger daughter went to Hull. Joined the Thai society there. Quite a few Thais were studying there. I liked the place.

My family are from Hull, I take my farther there once a year when I go back to the UK. So he can visit his brother, It has become a increasingly sad event. Hull was once a very impressive city that has lost its way. This year it is the European city of culture and I am hoping they have spruced it up a bit. It makes me sad to see my farther get upset when he see's how things have changed. 

31 minutes ago, mick220675 said:

I like parts of Issan, I would rather spend time in rural Issan than Bangkok. But the CCN list is rubbish it dose not even include Bridlington and there is no mention of the cultural wonders of Hull.

....or Boston Bar on BC Canada.. now there is a cultural wonder!! 

 

In a few years from now, there will be a much publicized scandal as how

much money that was

paid to CNN to come with this rubbish of an article.... Yeah right, Issan

best detonation in the world my eye....

A troll post has been removed. 

I'd like to know what they pour in the free drinking water at the CNN offices

Top 17? Let me guess who was 17th lol.

Zuckerberg was correct... Fake news is a problem.

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2 hours ago, tso310 said:

Udon Thani bah !  Thai League 3 north division. Go to Buriram for proper fotball.

I believe Buriram comes in the Isaan area.

Reporters were drunk! 

Most men on TV sleep with women from Isaan so be careful what you write here she may take revenge. The western side of Loei province is in actual fact very beautiful with high mountains and cooler weather. 

More comedy gold! Who do you mistrust more..... CNN or Issan chicks?

Most men on TV sleep with women from Isaan so be careful what you write here she may take revenge. The western side of Loei province is in actual fact very beautiful with high mountains and cooler weather. 

The North and Eastern sides on the Mekong can be attractive.

The middle tends to be s bit rural

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Note to international tourists:  Nothing to see up here and, in any case, Isaan is closed to tourists until further notice.

4 hours ago, mick220675 said:

I like parts of Issan, I would rather spend time in rural Issan than Bangkok. But the CCN list is rubbish it dose not even include Bridlington and there is no mention of the cultural wonders of Hull.

What about Ashburton? It's worth a mention. Bet CNN has never been there.

Been to the red lotus lake ..stayed about 5 minutes ...not impressed ...nothing in Issan only Robinson's Mall changing the culture of every big city here !!!

There goes the neighborhood.

FAKE NEWS!!! 

5 hours ago, khwaibah said:

More fake news by CNN and The Nation.

 

5 hours ago, khwaibah said:

More fake news by CNN and The Nation.

Amazing how many people cannot distinguish between news and an opinion piece.

Nothing here whatsoever.

We don't need no stinkin' tourists.

Don't ruin it like the rest of Thailand.

Stay away.

Please.

.

7 hours ago, colinneil said:

CNN at it again with the fake news, Issan top tourist attraction, i almost spilled my coffee reading that.

 

Head lice and nose picking must have rotated back into fashion again.

6 hours ago, tonywillo said:

Reporters were drunk! 

   Brown envelopes .

For the naysayers, you should read the CNN article as to why they have chosen Isaan. It makes sense for those people who don't want the same old same old tourist experience. As I make my home there part time, I kind of hope not many people read the article and spoil my special place...