Well what to say about Khon Kaen, I find it a great place after being so many years in Phuket, now in KK about 5 years and no regrets..
I (wife) was lucky to secure land next to a small lake and far enough away from the in-laws (outlaws) and now proud owner of a beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow (will post photos when I return from work).
Plenty of Felang bars here
Juniors Bar Scottish/English
Leo's Bar English
Eric's Bar English
R&P's American
Cheap Charlie's English
Seven's Corner English/Thai
Number 1 Bar NZ/Scottish
Pizza Uno Finnish
Didine's Swiss/French
Italian pizza place next to Cheap Charlie's
Lots of Karaoke bars if that way inclined.
Some secret places.
All centrally located
Two golf courses in KK, Railway (9 hole) Army Base (11 extending to 18)
another great course 50km away at Ubol Rat dam 18 holes with showering facilities and all.
Horse racing every Sunday and yes you can get a bet.
Plenty of spots for fishing and big one's at that
Tesco's, Macro, Big C, two big shopping malls, Global House, Index and all the yucky felang fast food joints are here.
Lovely resort next to the airport owned by a good Thai friend of mine.
Castle Howchoi resort close by in Kranuan.
Udon Thani/Nong Kai/Korat all within easy reach by car/train/bus
Good hospitals.
Most of the felang bars have felang food available.
Bung Kaen Nakhon lake featuring 9 story Wat and very pleasant for a walk around.
Hope this helps someone.