If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Sitting 45 miles away, Sakon Nakhon is worth hopping in the car for. Wat Phra That Choeng Chum, Nong Han Lake and Robinson alone justify the drive out here. The locals will also probably point you in the direction of Khon Kaen, 55 miles away. If you only see one thing here, make sure it’s Central Plaza Khon Kaen. (But we’re also huge fans of Bueng Kaen Nakhon Public Park and Khon Kaen University.)