vinod Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 I never been to Nong Khai and I plan to spend 3 or 4 days NK and the mekong river side. I would like to see the country side and would prefer a bus or train then the flight. Which is better of the both ? I plan to travel during the day, not to miss the nightslife either at the Bkk or NK :: thanks cheers vinod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun_Kong Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 A friend of mine left BKK for Pompisau - sp?- near NK, today. He swears by the train. AC sleeping car, overnight ride. Leave in PM, arrive next morning, well-rested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Vinod hopes this helps. http://www.asia-discovery.com/train.htm i took the overnight train a couple of years ago with a girl and i was really impressed with the service. almost a 12 hour trip and better if you go overnight. but take your own food and drink in case you get a case of the munchies. i got the bus back from NK to BKK during the day and it was a long trip. not much to see really,only good things to see were when you approached BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thalenoi Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Nice place to stay a few days around the Mekong. Must see that weird temple 10km out of town, ask P127 or see the lousy Lonely Planet. Check for train at http://www.railway.co.th/search/mainTableENG.htm only one day train to Udon Thani leaving bkk at 08.20 Don't take the bus from bkk, it's a pain in the arse. Well from Udon take a bus, not that far and visit Udon whilst you're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 The temple Thalenoi is referring to is indeed ZE thing to see in NK. Just about 4 kms outside the city limits on the main highway. It is very popular now with thais. Found this about it: http://www.geocities.com/tamaraoleary/wat_kaek.html also, NK is a good place to shop for silver in the market near the old immigration office, by the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinod Posted October 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Hi All Thanks for all the info. I will take the rail, looks like 1st class sounds great. cheers vinod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 You don't need 1st class if you take a train. If a sleeper the 2nd class is better for one person, or you will be sharing with a stranger and the cross-car sleeping tends to throw you out of the bed each time the train stops (many times). If you want day travel Sprinter Rail Cars are the best option (not sure if they travel Nong Khai) and are priced at about 2nd class fares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 when i travelled to NK on the overnight sleeper,my girl and i had an upper berth each. not for me and we snuggled up together in one of the berths. a bit small for 2 people and a little uncomfortable,but bearable. but one thing,i found it got very cold and we both slept under the blankets with our clothes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinod Posted October 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Hi I have my friend who is from NK, working in Bangkok. She will be accompanying me. 1st class for 2 of us, sounds pretty good. cheers vinod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 I have my friend who is from NK, working in Bangkok. That puts a different slant on it. From your first post about nightlife here/there assumed you were making the trip alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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