Khon Kaen
Travel Guide Asia Thailand Khon Kaen
Introduction
The North East's largest University is situated in Khon Kaen, giving the city a youthful feel with plenty of things to do, places to go and people to see!
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Khon Kaen National Museum.
- Khon Kaen City Museum.
- Beung Kaen Nakhon (Kaen Nakhon Pond) - 100 hectare lake with plenty of restaurants and cafes.
- Wat Nong Wang Muang - Filled with historical displays and murals of the history of Khon Kaen.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Thai Airways operates 3 flights a day to/from Bangkok.
By Train
Express trains depart from Bangkok daily.
By Car
By Bus
Buses leave daily from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Phanom and Nong Khai.
By Boat
Eat
- First Choice - BLD - Western & Thai.
- Tawantong - BL - Vegetarian.
- Bualuang Restaurant - LD - Thai, Isan & Chinese.
- Kiwi Cafe - D.
- Kao Tom Pae Tee - D - Popular with the locals.
- Night Markets - 17.00-00.00.
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay & Guesthouse Manida | 4/1 M007 Ban Non Toon, Tambol Donhan Amphur Muang | Guesthouse | - |
| Khon Kaen Orchid | Khon Kaen 149/96 Soi Pachaiyawan,Mittraphap Rd | Hotel | 100 |
| Chai Pat Hotel | 106/3 Na Muang rd. Muang | Hotel | 80 |
| Wanchai Hotel | 381/1-3 Sukapiban 2 Ban Phai | Hotel | - |
| WanWisa Homestay | 132 Mu. 10 Ban Hua Kwa Ampheu Nong Sang - Nongbualamphu | Hostel | - |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
Meeting Net - 15B/hour.
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Post Office - Th Klang Meuang - 08.30-16.30 Mon-Fri - 09.30-12.00 Sat-Sun.
Thailand Post is the Thai postal service that deals with all local and international mail in Thailand. The business is operated from local post offices. Post offices are easy to recognise with their red white and blue motifs and the words 'Thailand Post' in English and Thai above the entrance. They are open from Monday to Saturday, usually 8:30am to 4:30pm (main ones until around 8:00pm), though keeping shorter hours on Saturdays (usually until 1:00pm). They are generally closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Each post office offers a comprehensive service which includes an Express Mail Service (EMS) and parcel post. They also have a price calculator for letters, postcards and parcels, both domestically as well as internationally. They also have a track and trace system and money transfer services.
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