Nam Phan Lake is located in the Sang Khom district (locals often call it Sang Khom Lake), about 60 kilometers northeast of Udon Thani. Unlike Talay Bua Daeng, where you'll find pink lotus flowers, here you'll find dozens of floating bamboo huts. The lake is very popular with locals who come to eat and spend time with friends and family. The concept is simple: you order your food at one of the lakeside restaurants and then take a seat in a floating hut, which is towed to the middle of the lake by a boat and returns a little later with food and drinks. You can eat, barbecue, and cool off in the water. There are several lakes offering the same experience in Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand. During peak season, especially on weekends, the lake is bustling with activity, and thousands of floating huts are scattered across it! In the off-season and on weekdays (when I was there), there are significantly fewer visitors, but usually at least one or two restaurants are open. Please come for lunch only; we are closed in the evenings.

Renting the floating house costs 500 THB for 3-4 hours, regardless of the number of people. Meals are an additional cost, and these vary depending on the order. During the off-season, the menu is smaller due to fewer guests.

The lake is located in an area that is not connected to the public transport network.

How to get there

How do you get to Nam Phan Lake (Sang Khom)? The lake is located in an area that is not served by public transport.