With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Udon Thani, 35 miles away, has to offer. Central Plaza Udon Thani, UD Town and Nong Prajak Public Park alone make the drive out worth it. The locals will also probably point you in the direction of Nong Khai, 50 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge. (But we’re also huge fans of Sadet Market and Phra Aram Luang Wat Pho Chai.)