Thread: Khon Kaen

Originally Posted by helge

Originally Posted by Rigger

Yeh the new bypass is great, pitty it took 3 foking years to build

What is it with the 40 km speedlimit going in the Bypass ?
A build inn speeding-ticket opportunity ?

Everybody is doing 80 except for the ones allways doing 30

I didnt know it was 40klm/h and normaly give the truck a quick boot inside the tunnel. I dont think the cops are going to try and stop you on that section of road as it would cause a major traffic problem

Yeah, they'll probaly wave you over in Nampong, and give you a chance to repent

Originally Posted by helge

Yeah, they'll probaly wave you over in Nampong, and give you a chance to repent

Just wave back or turn off at the dam

That looks a good place to visit.

Thanks for the photos.

I allways thought this place was Pattaya 2.
It has these 8-10 restaurants on poles, and pretty boring imo

We went to the park by the Hydro-powerplant some weeks ago, and it was very nice. Better eating too

^The sign you posted above reads “Welcome to Bang Saen 2” (I was told).

We visit Pattaya 2 because the dogs enjoy it. They’re able to run freely in wide open spaces and there’s a gradual slope into the water so they are able to wade pretty far out.
Other than that, it can be boring also,……..no dancing girls like at the real Pattaya Beach.

Originally Posted by helge

I allways thought this place was Pattaya 2.
It has these 8-10 restaurants on poles, and pretty boring imo

We went to the park by the Hydro-powerplant some weeks ago, and it was very nice. Better eating too

Right that pic by Landrith is of Pattaya 1 on the Puvian/Chum Phai side of the lake.

Originally Posted by spliff

Originally Posted by helge

I allways thought this place was Pattaya 2.
It has these 8-10 restaurants on poles, and pretty boring imo

We went to the park by the Hydro-powerplant some weeks ago, and it was very nice. Better eating too

Right that pic by Landrith is of Pattaya 1 on the Puvian/Chum Phai side of the lake.

Looks like Ubonrat dam to me on the Nongbaulamphu side

The Helge pic is of the KK side.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

^The sign you posted above reads “Welcome to Bang Saen 2” (I was told).

Originally Posted by spliff

The Helge pic is of the KK side.

Not if it says Bang Saen 2 it aint, Its the one closes to the dam and golf club on the Nongbaulamphu side

Google Maps

^ for others (map and pictures),...............



Panoramio - Photo of Pattaya 2 Beach

Must be the most inappropriate name ever in that it has absolutely no similarities to Pattaya whatsoever.Prepare to be massively underwhelmed if you have never been and decide to go.

^Be nice! That’s the closest thing we have to a beach,……let us dream.

Originally Posted by parryhandy

it has absolutely no similarities to Pattaya whatsoever

True. The water is clean in Ubolrat

Originally Posted by S Landreth

That’s the closest thing we have to a beach,……let us dream.

Did you have a dip in Lam Prao ?
The thai's go crazy there on Songkran.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

If you have or haven’t visited Khon Kaen, here are some decent aerials of some popular places.

Khon Kaen Central Plaza

That mall seems to be huge compared to the old Fairy Plaza.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

Khon Kaen, Pullman Hotel and Kosa area

So still no sign of finishing that Kosa building. Isn't it a security hazard by now?

Originally Posted by helge

Did you have a dip in Lam Prao ?

Where is it?

But to answer your question,.I have only been swimming in one lake/reservoir and that’s at Pattaya 2, here is Khon Kaen.

Originally Posted by Fabian

That mall seems to be huge compared to the old Fairy Plaza.

It is. I think the new mall will put a dent in Fairy Plaza’s sales. During the weekend’s (weekend’s I have been there) at the new mall you can hardly get a parking spot. The kids seem to enjoy the clean new air conditioned mall and the cinema always has kids milling around, out front. Maybe it’s just a novelty, but it is impressive for Khon Kaen.

Originally Posted by Fabian

So still no sign of finishing that Kosa building. Isn't it a security hazard by now?

I don’t think it’s a security hazard yet, they still have it cordoned off well.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

Originally Posted by helge

Did you have a dip in Lam Prao ?

Where is it?

But to answer your question,.I have only been swimming in one lake/reservoir and that’s at Pattaya 2, here is Khon Kaen.

Take road 209-213 towards Kalasin, and when there go north on 227.
Its nice

^It does look nice, thanks. The girlfriend says she knows where it is and has been there, so we’ll give it try shortly.

Lam Pao Dam

Hi,

Do you know any hotel with lake view at Khon kaen ?

I knew 2 but forgot their names.

Thanks.

Enjoyed the post...thanks Prop

Thanks for an excellent and growing review of KK. !