• Sakon Nakhon (647km) offers tourists the picturesque scenery of the vast Nong Han Lake and Ph Phan Nationoal Park.
• Surin (457km), the land of elephants, is world famous for its Elephant Round-up taking place at the third weekend of November.
• Si Sa Ket (571km) where the famous Khmer ruins, Khao Phra Wihan, is located on the Cambodian border. There are many other Khmer-style stone buildings in the province which are worth visiting.
• Buri Ram (410km) comprising plenty of Khmer ruins, this province is which the largest Khmer-style stone temple, Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is located.
• Loei (520km), a challenging place for nature lovers who want to admire the scenic beauty of Phu Kradueng National Park in the cool season.