With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience all that Nong Khai, 40 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge, Sadet Market and Phra Aram Luang Wat Pho Chai. Don’t skip Khon Kaen either! Just 55 miles away, Central Plaza Khon Kaen, Bueng Kaen Nakhon Public Park and Khon Kaen University are essential stops here.