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Isaan, Thailand
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Central Isaan is a region of Thailand. Geographically it is part of the Chi River Basin.
Khon Kaen can be reached from Bangkok or Nong Khai (for Vientiane) on the northeastern train line. The journey from Nong Khai takes 2-3 hours, and 7-9 hours from Bangkok. There are 4 trains a day in either direction.
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Amnat Charoen (Thai: อำนาจเจริญ) is a town, the capital of the Amnat Charoen Province, in the Isaan region of Thailand.
Chaiyaphum (ชัยภูมิ) is a town in Isaan, Thailand.
Kalasin (กาฬสินธุ์) is a town in the Isaan region of Thailand, population ~34,000 (2015).
large city and the end of the highway from Bangkok
Maha Sarakham (Thai: มหาสารคาม, also spelt Mahasarakham) is a city and province in Isaan.
Roi Et (ร้อยเอ็ด) is a town in Isaan. Roi Et town is built around a large artificial lake, Bueng Planchai, where a large, walking Buddha stands on a small island in its center.
Yasothon (ยโสธร) is a town and province in the Isaan region of Thailand.
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