The quest for the silkworms in the Isaan region

Thailand as it once was, simple, wild, poor, unadulterated, genuine, exists still in this region. Isaan is the north eastern region of Thailand surrounded by the Mekong River in the north and east on the border with Laos and by Cambodia in the south. The name Isaan derives from the Sanskrit word “Ishan” which means "north east direction". This region is famous for its “wild nature”, cultural characteristics closer to Laos and Cambodia then Thailand, delicious and original wild food, agriculture, hot and dry climate, muay thai boxing, cockfights, silk and poverty.

3000 curves and northern Thailand

We took a rest in this northern triangle between Thailand, Burma and Laos. The area is known as The Golden Triangle and it is one of two major illicit opium producing areas in Asia. Since 1920, this area is, along with Afghanistan and Pakistan, the largest producer of heroin, while in the 21 century, Afghanistan took the lead. Bounded by the Ruak river on the border with Burma and the Mekong River on the border with Laos, this is the home of rice fields, hills and mountains, the highest peak of Thailand (Doi Inthanon, 2565 m) and dense jungle, elephants, snakes, malaria and many minorities who've made a life here. Time here runs much slower.

On the way from Bangkok to the North..

On the way to the north of Thailand, we stopped at some historic places on the tourist line. When you go by train to the north you see poverty and ruined homes that surround the tracks within the suburbs of Bangkok. The people here are living in conditions you assume that rats cannot live here. But these people here are resistant and full of energy.
When you step away from the city and go north wetlands and homes that float on them start to appear. These provinces are known for the ancient kingdoms of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, which once ruled this area. Remains from that period are visible at every step, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and by newly built homes and streets.

Bangkok

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon *** (please read the description at the end of this article) is the Thai name for this crazy and lively city that never stops with surprises and diversity. Bangkok is the capital and largest city in Thailand, located on the delta of the Chao Phraya River, which is also an important transport route. This metropolis is home to more than 8 million people and the suburbs to more than 14 million people.