Description
See Stars & Forest Resort is one of only a few upscale resorts in Sakon Nakhon province. This rural Isaan resort is located amidst the rice fields of the Sawang Daen Din district, about 1 hour from downtown Sakon Nakhon. The resort's out of the way setting means that it is a wonderful place for stargazing in Thailand.
Keep in mind that this "forest resort" isn't really located in one of Sakon Nakhon's many large forests. However, it does have plenty of shady trees and there are woodsy areas nearby. The accommodations are dozens of quaintly designed bungalows that are available at a price of 2500 - 5200 baht a night.
The See Stars & Forest Resort is a family friendly Sakon Nakhon resort, with swimming pools beside the bungalows, go carts, mini train, ball crawl pits, and other activities for kids and adults alike. The resort has a fabulous restaurant that features Thai and Isaan favorites, as well as fusion dishes.
The resort is most famous for its Kob Aircraft cafe, a coffeehouse built within an old Boeing airliner. This Thailand airplane cafe serves top flight coffee and tea drinks, as well as delicious deserts and sushi. Outdoor platforms connected to the cafe provide a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
The best time of year to visit the See Stars & Forest Resort is in many ways the rainy season, when Sakon Nakhon is a lush green. However, there is always the risk of rain to interfere with your activities, and clouds that could potentially block your stargazing. So, you might like to schedule your visit during the cool season, just after the rainy season ends.
Nearby attractions include the old Khmer temples ruins of Prasat Ku Phanna (ปราสาทกู่พันนา), the Kaew Kwan (แก้วขวัญ คาเฟ่) elephant cafe, and the Phanna Buri (พันนาบุรี) restaurant/shopping complex, with its striking pagoda style architecture.
A bit farther afield is the famous Ban Chiang World Heritage archeological site, located 45 kilometers from the See Stars & Forest Resort.
