In rural Isaan, the majority of the places to eat are side of the road, family run eateries.
There is no indoors, there is no air conditioning.
Often many of these places are built onto the front of their residence and have road frontage.
The average price of a meal in rural Isaan is 40 thb.
This would include, any noodle dishes, any rice dishes, and Somtum.
Due to the low per capita income, this 40thb price is the norm for rural areas.
You will sacrifice comfort as these shops are outdoors, near the roads and noisy/dusty and often frequented by flies on the table.
However, in rural Isaan villages, these types of places with be the only choices for food to eat.
You can also get Iced Latte Coffee’s for as little as 20thb and other cold drinks.
TIP! Eat only at the shops that have customers and avoid shops that never have customers.