Transportation

Getting here

Bus 
Air conditioned Bus service is available from all major cities.

• From Bangkok: Travel time is 10 to 12 hours.  
• Bus schedule and pricing to multiple locations

Train  
There is no train service to SakonNakhon


Train  Bus / Car Combination

North Eastern line State Railway of Thailand to Khon Kaen or Udon Thani.

From Khon Kaen or Udon Thani continue by bus or hired car.

Air

Sakon Nakhon is served exclusively by NOK AIR 

• Nok Air Booking and seat selection 

Local Transportation

City Bus 

 


Motor cycle taxi 

available only at the main Bus terminal

Always negotiate prices before boarding

Samlot 
available throughout the city

Always negotiate prices before boarding Samlots

Songthaews 

(Baht Bus)

Most have fixed prices.

Limousine service

 

Transportation Desk at SakonNakhon airport

 

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Sakon Nakhon's Branch 63 for lease

Branch 63, also known as Eddie's place is available for lease The restaurant first opened in May of 2008. Eddie's wife, who owns and operates the restaurant is hoping to attain a four year lease. Eddie is remembered as a favorite personality by many expats.  He passed away in Dec 2010 Directions to the restaurant are in a previous post here Grand Opening celebrations May 15 2008 Note: There have been a number of improvements since the grand opening

Sakon FC... just add water

I'll admit, after a disastrous season,  11 losses and 2 draws, I wasn't expecting any miracles.  But then I've always said "this team performs better during the rainy season !!! "  They've proved me correct. The heavy tropical downpour began just before the game, during the playing of the national anthem.     Mother nature made every effort to help Sakon FC win this game. Even cheating didn't seem to be below her. With a gust of wind she tried to advance the score from 3 to 9. The game was the most attended home game of the season It was an exciting game from start to finish, with a few rain induced comical moments. Plenty of slipping and sliding. Unfortunately after the game ended disgruntled Nakhon Phanom fans marred the pleasant atmosphere.  Police had to temporarily delay the exit of referees from the field.  A full water bottle was thrown at the referees along with verbal abuse.  Of course the defeat by the worst team in the league was detrimental to Nakhon Phanom  hopes of advancing to the championship pool. At one point Nakhon Phanom should have received a red card, instead they were given a yellow card. This was quite understandably, considering the wet conditions of the field.