In my journeys to Thailand my first stop is now Khon Kaen. From arrival in Bangkok it is straight on to the first domestic flight to Khon Kaen that I can get. From Bangkok there are 3 flights a day by Thai Airways at 0645, 1300 and 1915 hrs. For me it is normally a nights recuperation from the flight and then off to Loei, and then again a night before I fly back to the UK. As I have been to the city many times, I've never really looked around the town so this time was determined to do so.
A brief potted history of Khon Kaen shamelessly stolen from various sites on the web. It is the second largest of the North Eastern Provinces and the 4th largest city in Thailand. Located in the heart of the Korat Plateau with the Chi River running throughout the Province. Often described as the Gateway to Isaan it is a relatively a new city having been established in 1783 when RAJAKRULUANG settled with 330 people. King RAMA 1 made him the first governor of the area, the city was moved 6 times until 1879 until it reached its modern location, and is now the Administration centre. It is also the centre of the North East silk industry and a week long silk fair is hosted in the city early December.
The above is a view looking towards the Admin Centre where the silk fair is held.
Looking South from the hotel. Visibility was not good when this picture was taken. Some better ones to follow later.
There are two bus terminals in the city, the A/c and the Non A/c terminal. The next picture shows the bedlam around the non a/c terminal
Hopefully members living around the area can add pictures and comments to this thread. Much more to follow.
Mods if this needs to be in the North East forum, please move as I was uncertain as to which one