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Hotel name.	Location	Stars	Rates	Breakfast	show only recommended
Jintana Resort	Buriram		663 ฿
Phanomrungpuri Hotel	Buriram		1105 ฿	incl.
Rimpao Hotel	Kalasin		892 ฿	incl.
Kosa Hotel	Khon Kaen		1083 ฿	incl.
Charoen Thani Princess	Khon Kaen		1359 ฿	incl.
Supanniga Home	Khon Kaen		4036 ฿	incl.
Loei Palace Hotel	Loei		977 ฿	incl.
Forra Hill Resort	Loei		994 ฿	incl.
Phu Pha Nam Resort	Loei, Dansai		1317 ฿	incl.
Phu Na Come Resort	Loei, Dansai		2124 ฿	incl.
Agalin Holiday Villas	Loei, Pakchom		1190 ฿	incl.
Ploy Palace Hotel	Mukdahan, Muang		1053 ฿	incl.
Nakhonphanom River View Hotel	Nakhon Phanom		892 ฿	incl.
Punjadara Hotel	Nakhon Ratchasima		646 ฿	incl.
Chayada Resort	Nakhon Ratchasima		765 ฿	incl.
Hermitage Hotel & Resort	Nakhon Ratchasima		1020 ฿	incl.
Rachaphurk Grand Hotel	Nakhon Ratchasima		1020 ฿	incl.
V-One Hotel	Nakhon Ratchasima		1275 ฿	incl.
Sima Thani Hotel	Nakhon Ratchasima		1402 ฿	incl.
Dusit Princess Korat	Nakhon Ratchasima		1404 ฿	incl.
Pang Rujee Resort	Nakhon Ratchasima		1742 ฿	incl.
Pakchong Landmark Hotel	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		799 ฿	incl.
The Mandarin Khao Yai Hotel	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1096 ฿	incl.
Khao Yai Isaan Guesthouse	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1105 ฿	incl.
Khaoyai Garden Lodge	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1198 ฿	incl.
Villa Paradis	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1546 ฿	incl.
Phu Wanalee Resort	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1597 ฿	incl.
The Greenery Resort Khao Yai	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1606 ฿	incl.
Juldis Khao Yai Resort & Spa	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1746 ฿	incl.
Sak Phu Duen Hotel & Resort	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		1954 ฿	incl.
Chateau de Khaoyai	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		2039 ฿	incl.	recommend
Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa	Nakhon Ratchasima, Pakchong		3314 ฿	incl.	recommend
Busai Country View	Nakhon Ratchasima, Wangnamkiew		1300 ฿	incl.
Royal Mekong Nongkhai Hotel	Nongkhai		901 ฿	incl.
Grand Paradise Hotel	Nongkhai		1105 ฿	incl.
Roi-Et City Hotel	Roi-Et		892 ฿	incl.
Hotel Petchkasem Grand	Surin		739 ฿	incl.
Thong Tarin Hotel	Surin		799 ฿	incl.
Tohsang Khongjiam Resort	Ubon Ratchathani, Khongjiam		1699 ฿	incl.
Pathumrat Hotel	Ubon Ratchathani, Muang		850 ฿	incl.
Tohsang City Hotel	Ubon Ratchathani, Muang		977 ฿	incl.
Laithong Hotel	Ubon Ratchathani, Muang		1173 ฿	incl.
Homestay STC Bed & Breakfast	Udon Thani		506 ฿	incl.
Charoen Hotel	Udon Thani		892 ฿	incl.	recommend
Napalai Hotel	Udon Thani		892 ฿	incl.
Ban Chiang Hotel	Udon Thani		935 ฿	incl.
J.P. Emerald Hotel	Yasothon		697 ฿	incl.

Pla Ra Bong (ปลาร้าบอง)

Pla Ra, or fermented fish, is a Northeastern relish made by fermenting the fishes, salt and ground roasted paddy until the fishes are soft and a liquid is produced. Pla Ra is eaten in various ways. It can be fried, Wrapped in banana leaf and grilled.
The most popular method is Pla Ra Bong. This is made by chopping up Pla Ra or fermented fishes and adding other ingredients such as finely sliced galangal, sliced lemon grass, roasted shallots, roasted garlic, finely sliced kaffir lime leaves, tamarind, and ground dried chilli.
Pla Ra Bong can be eaten as a side dish with steamed glutionous rice either raw, fried in oil, grilled or roasted. Pla Ra Bong in fact is the nam Prik or chilli paste of the Northeast, then it is eaten with fresh vegetables.



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Sai Krok Isan (ไส้กรอกอีสาน)

Sai Krok Isan, is a Northeastern sausage. It is made from ground pork mixed with salt, chopped garlic and steamed glutinous rice.
This mixture is then poured into pig's intestines which is tied at intervals to from joints, Sai Krok Isan allowed to ferment until slightly sour by drying in air. After drying for many days, it will be more sour. Then the food should be kept in a refrigerator.
Sai Krok Isan must be cooked by frying, grilling or roasting and eaten with roasted nuts, green shallots, preserved ginger, fresh or dried hot chillies.



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Tub Hwan (ตับหวาน - Thai Spicy Liver Salad)

Ingredients
200 grams pork liver (or beef liver)
1 tablespoon ground roasted sticky rice
1 tablespoon ground chili
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1/2 cup mint leaves
4 shallots, thinly sliced
Preparations
1. Wash the liver in clean water and sliced into well pieces.
2. Heat water in a pot. Then scald sliced liver until nearly cooked. Remove and drain.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, add liver, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, chopped scallion, ground chili, ground roasted sticky rice and shallots. Stir until all ingredients mixed well.
4. Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately with fresh vegetable (cabbage, cucumber, etc.) and hot steamed rice (or sticky rice).

How To Make Sure Your Property Is Not An Easy Target by Ruffus Esstes

It's sad but true that the home you bought and cherish is seen as just another easy source of income to a common thief. You certainly shouldn't underestimate, especially with today's ever widening disparity between rich and poor, the number of people out there who covet your property. Usually a would-be house breaker will choose your home just because it looks like a straightforward in and out. Worse, there are generally some criminals who view every home as a possibility; they're proud of their house-breaking ability. For you, such a possibility should be more than a little unnerving; you could lose everything you posses and, almost worse, your sense of safety and well being. If you want to avoid being a victim, there are actions you can take to keep your property secure.

Have you given any serious thought to just how effective the many locks on your windows and doors are? Fitting your outer doors with high quality deadlocks is a good place to begin. Then you need to ensure that your windows are as protected as possible - make sure you get a little expert advice on this. You'll want to also consider how easy and quick it should be to set, in case you have to leave in a rush. The whole idea is just to make it as difficult as possible for intruders to break into your home. When you're confident concerning your home's security, give some attention to how secure any outside sheds and/or garages may be. Items such as garden machines and cycles are rich pickings for the thieves.

The benefits of fitting a good home security system to your household can easily outweigh the initial investment you make. Every thief, even an accomplished one, is significantly less likely to burgle a house displaying a quality alarm system than one without. Lately you can actually have what is known as a monitored home security system which means that there is a central control that is manned 24 hours a day and they will take action on any alarms that are set off. The measure of protection you would like for your house may depend on your budget and how much you need to protect but a further consideration for some people is the use of CCTV cameras.

As well as deterring criminals from going into your property, it is a good idea to make it difficult for people to see exactly what you have inside your home. If you are able to keep your valuables clear of any easy viewing points and you can also fit blinds or net curtains to your windows. Additionally, you may wish to make it challenging for anyone to get from the front of your house and into your back garden. Security lamps installed to the front and the rear of the house will also be a deterrent, as many thieves operate under the cover of night. The last thing they want is for the spotlight to fall on them as they approach your house.

It's your decision, and of course, your budget how many of these steps you wish to use, but rest assured that any actions you do take are well worth the time and expense.