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Khon Kaen, 445 kilometres from Bangkok, is situated right in the centre of the Northeast or I-San. Prehistoric civilizations once flourished in this region, and it is where the first dinosaur fossils were discovered in Thailand. Khon Kaen offers a large number of historical and cultural attractions, as well as several jungles, winding rivers and mysterious caves. Established in 1783, Khon Kaen today is one of the principal hubs for tourism, transportation, development and education.
Bung Kaen Nakhon is a lake in the southern part of town, also a popular spot with food stalls selling local specialities. Khon Kaen National Museum has a large collection of artefacts discovered at archaeological sites at Ban Chang and Fa Daet Song Yang in Kalasin province. Phra That Kham Kaen is a 19-metre high chedi at Wat Jediyaphum. The province derives its name from this chedi. Koo Puai Noi is the biggest Khmer complex in Khon Kaen.
The Silk Festival is held annually from November 29th to December 10th, to promote silk weaving and silkworm culture. Dok Khoon Siang Khaen flower festival is held annually from April 13th to April15th featuring colourful floral processions, various religious rites as well as I-San music and dancing. Many souvenir shops in the town sell quality local products such as silk, cotton and silverware.
Outlet Mall plans B500m Udon Thani mall
Outlet Mall Co, a subsidiary of the Pena House Group, will spend 500 million baht to develop a premium factory outlet in Udon Thani this year.
Managing director Pichej Pongpitakmetha said the outlet ...
Supanniga Home Khon Kaen joins Relais & Châteaux
The prestigious Relais & Châteaux, a long established international association of hotels and restaurants welcomed its new member, Supanniga Home, a Boutique Hideaway in Khon Kaen, Thailand, into the ...
National Museum Khon Kaen
The National Museum Khon Kaen exhibits antiques and precious art pieces from pre-historical to historical periods as well as a skeleton of the New Stone Age man and tools found at Ban ...
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 Charoen Thani Princess
Located in Thailand’s northeast region, Khon Kaen is a historic city with many museums, temples, shrines and other tourist destinations to attract visitors. The 320 guest rooms and suites at the Charoen Thani Princess make for a perfect base to explore this region. When the time comes to unwind back at the hotel, guests can enjoy working out at the fitness center, swimming, checking their email at the Internet Bar, dancing the night away in the Zolid Discotheque, or singing at the Showtime Karaoke Hall. Dining options include authentic Chinese dishes at the Tycoon Restaurant. Banquet facilities and a business center are also available.
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National Museum Khon Kaen
The National Museum Khon Kaen exhibits antiques and precious art pieces from pre-historical to historical periods as well as a skeleton of the New Stone Age man and tools found at Ban ...
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Tycoon Chinese Restaurant - Charoen Thani Princess, 260 Srichan Road
Tycoon, one of Khon Kaen's best Chinese restaurants and consequently a favourite venue of local business people and families, serves fine regional cuisine. Private rooms are available.
Kronen Brauhaus - Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid, 9/9 Prachasumran Road
The first microbrewery in a hotel in Thailand. The rustic ambiance, enhanced by vintage wood panelling will entice lovers of good German food and homebrewed beer from our German Brewmaster.
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