Brief intro to Khon Kaen in North Eastern Thailand

Posted by paul on August 6th, 2008 filed in Uncategorized

Khon Kaen is mostly known for providing an important gateway to North Eastern Thailand’s rural Isaarn region but is also the political and commercial hub of this fascinating and culturally rich environment. The silk that is produced in Kon Kaen province is of the finest quality and most of the Thai people know this location because it is the home of the country’s most successful tennis star, Paradorn Srichaphan.

The Thai First Olympic Gold Medallist calls Khon Kaen home as well. It was Bantam weight Somluck Kamsing who won the prestigious price in 1996. Positioned in the core of the nation’s Isarn region, Kon Kaen was experiencing one of Thailand’s fastest growth rates until 1997, the year the national currency devaluated.

However, during the last five years, the city’s construction has restarted, including the expansion of the Mitaprap Road, which is located on the Khon Kaen’s western part (Bangkok-Nong Khai – Highway 2). The city’s actual population is about 150,000.

For decades the Thai government has tried to develop Khon Kaen becoming a significant export hub for commercial business into the region of Indo-China, but unfortunately certain powers’ political point of views often played a slowing down role in establishing this goal. Vietnam and Laos and have opened consulates in Khon Kaen city to provide visa application procedures. The North Eastern region’s most significant university, the acclaimed Khon Kaen Universitity, can be found in the city as well. Khon Kaen travel guide

Most of the travellers will know Thailand’s tourist destinations, such as Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok, but these crowded locations are largely over commercialised due to the demands of mass tourism. If an area where you still can experience and absorb some of the real Thailand is what you are looking for than Khon Kaen offers a highly interesting destination to visit. The city and province are blessed with a rich history and fascinating cultural customs and traditions. Isaan online travel resource

Experiencing the real Thailand in Khon Kaen…

The pure Thailand can only be experienced away from the popular holidaymakers’ destinations. The north eastern part of Thailand is usually neglected by the majority of the visiting tourists so what could be more fascinating for you than exploring this colourful region. In addition, Khon Kaen provides an ideal starting point for making excursions into Laotian territory and interesting border visits to Cambodian destinations.