Holiday in North Eastern Thailand

Thai Tulip River Resort is located on the banks of the Nam Phong River in rural Khon Kaen. This part of Thailand is rarely seen by Westerners and offers the best of authentic, Isaan culture. The local people are incredibly friendly and are always happy to return a smile! Enjoy shopping at local markets, or take a bicycle ride past gorgeous temples and pristine rice fields. Experience delicious food at our restaurant after a few sets of tennis or a round of golf. We can arrange tours for you locally as well as anywhere in the Isaan area. We look forward to hosting you soon and welcoming you to Thai Tulip River Resort.

A beautifull part of Thailand

Isaan (Isan or Esarn) is the name that is given to this North Eastern region of Thailand. Isaan is rich in history, culture and natural beauty. There are surprising cities and towns. You can find tigers, monkeys, snakes, bears, geckoes and many exotic birds in the nature parks as well as 1300 varieties of orchid. There are also mountains and spectacular waterfalls in which you can swim in the most stunning, turquoise water. Discover monumental temples, dinosaur fossils and the King Cobra village. Nearby, you will also find a huge reservoir, a fantastic Gold Club and an enormous White Buddha on top of a mountain. The walk to this Buddha offers a magnificent view over the region. To the North, is the border with Laos, formed by the Mekong river. This is not far away and is certainly worth a visit.

Isan History

This area was only affiliated to the kingdom by the then Thai sovereign in around1707. Local rulers were then appointed. It was only in the late 19th century that Siamese kings occupied an area that was closer to the local government in Bangkok. This was partly as a result of pressure from the French who wanted to add the area to their colonies in French Indochina, with the argument that the inhabitants were Lao and not Thai. Many provinces along the Mekong are home to large numbers of Vietnamese who fled during the Vietnam war. Northern Thailand remained isolated right up until the 60s.

 

Khon Kaen and Udon Thani

Khon Kaen is the commerce and political center of Northeastern Thailand, and is well known for the silk that is manufactured in the area. Khon Kaen is the home of former Wimbledon quarter finalist Paradorn Srichaphan. The city has a National Museum and is a great place for shopping, sightseeing and entertainment. Udon Thani. The Vietnam War transformed the sleepy provincial city of Udon Thani into a booming support center for a nearby American airbase. It has continued to grow as an industrial and commercial center within the region. Udon Thani has a vibrant atmosphere of its own. Both city’s have airports and you won’t find to many tourists there.

 

 

 

Excursions

You will, of course, want to see more. The Mekong River, The Erawan Cave, Nong Kai. The ancient dinosaurs or the King Cobra village. National Parks. Shops in Udon Thani, Khon Kaen or Nong Bua Lamphu. Our guides are ready to help you.