Chaiyaphum Travel Guide
Situated in central Thailand, Chaiyaphum is 342kms from Bangkok. Although not the most exciting place in Thailand, people travel to Chaiyaphum to see its fields full of beautiful flowers.
- Worth It?
- Only if you have a serious interest in botany or have seen Thailand's other attractions.
- What to Do
- visit the silk weaving villages, wander through the national parks, discover ancient temples.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool season from November to March.
- How Long?
- A day or two should be plenty of time in Chaiyaphum.
- Trivia
- Chaiyaphum was established over 200 years ago by a group of people from Vientiane led by Nai Lae.
Although you won't find many fancy western restaurants, luxurious hotels or go-go bars in Chaiyaphum, the town is surrounded by natural beauty such as a couple of national parks, waterfalls and caves to explore. This is a good place to walk in the countryside and discover Thailand's natural beauty.
There are a number of silk weaving villages scattered around Chaiyaphum, and these are good places to visit to witness the traditional skill and pick up a souvenir or two before heading back to the touristy vibe of one of Thailand's bigger cities.
Travel to Chaiyaphum - Getting There
The most direct way to get to Chaiyaphum is by taking a bus from Bangkok (5 hours), which will stop at the town's bus station. Alternatively, planes fly to the neighboring cities of Ratchasima or Khon Kaen (2 hours, 30 minutes) and there is a regular bus service from both of these places to Chaiyaphum.
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