Introduction to Loei, Thailand

LOEI, 147km west of Udon Thani, is really only useful as a transport hub. Buses run here from Udon and Khon Kaen every thirty minutes, from Phitsanulok five times a day and from Bangkok eighteen times a day, while frequent songthaews and small green buses link the town to Chiang Khan (1hr). They all use the bus terminal on Highway 201, the main north–south road, about 2.5km south of the centre. The more traveller-friendly of its two guesthouses is the Muang Loei, on the northwest side of town at 103/128 Thanon Raat Uthit (tel 042 832839; under $5); the rooms are basic, but the helpful owner can organize day-trips to the national parks as well as motorcycle and car rental. Loei's other guest house, Friendship House, close to the bus station at 219 Thanon Charoenrat (tel 042 832230; under $5), is a notch up in comfort and price. The central night market is on the east side of Thanon Charoenrat.

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