Khon Kaen, Administrative province in northeastern Thailand
Khon Kaen is an administrative province in central northeastern Thailand, bordering nine other Thai provinces. The area extends across a wide expanse of forests, fields, and towns, with government offices, universities, and consulates located within.
The first settlement was founded in 1783 when a group led by Rajakruluang established a community that relocated several times. The current provincial capital was established in 1879 at its present location and grew into a regional administrative center.
The region is known for its silk weaving, especially in Chonnabot district, where weavers produce Mudmee silk using traditional methods. Artisans dye the threads before weaving, creating characteristic patterns that are visible in workshops and local markets.
The province is divided into 26 administrative districts, with the capital city of the same name serving as the center. Travelers reach the different districts through a network of roads connecting the larger towns.
Four national parks protect different forested areas and offer hiking trails and viewpoints. Phu Wiang National Park is the site where several dinosaur fossils were discovered, now displayed in a museum on-site.
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Phu Kradueng National Park
116.4 km
Phra That Kham Kaen
18.3 km
Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakhon
4.1 km
Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
65.8 kmPrang Ku
110.3 kmWat Nong Waeng Mueang Kao
4 kmWat Pa Wiwek Tham
2.5 km
Phu Laen Kha National Park
111.8 km
Phu Wiang National Park
57.4 kmPhu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
46.5 km
Tat Ton National Park
98.8 km
Art Centre Khon Kaen University
2 kmPhu Pha Man National Park
94.9 km
Khon Kaen Stadium
3.6 km
Nam Phong National Park
34.6 km
Wat Klang
3.3 kmWat Pa Saeng Arun
6 kmKhon Kaen National Museum
562 m
Wat That
83.3 kmWat Thung Setthi
6.5 kmWat Song Sila
111 km
Wat Sanuan Wari Phatthanaram
47.2 km
Wat Chaisi
16.3 km
Chaiyaphum Province Stadium
112.2 kmWat Sila At
101.5 kmWat Sa Bua Kaeo
77.7 kmWat Pho That
79.3 km
Khon Kaen Sports School Stadium
12.2 km
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