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Khon Kaen's strategic location make it the
communications centre of
the Northeast and the site of many regional government offices,
including one of the country's largest universities, Khon Kaen
University. The history of the region and the Khmer influence is
encapsulated at Khon Kaen National Museum, where everything from
Ban Chiang to Prasat Hin Phanom Rung is detailed. Khon Kaen is
famous for its silk, with the finest mudmee silk produced at the town
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Location & Access
445 kms north-east of
Bangkok.As a transport centre,
Khon Kaen is served by daily
flights from Bangkok, a daily
train service and buses from all
parts of the country.
Geography
Khon Kaen is mainly highlands,
sloping gently down towards the
east, 100-200 metres above sea
level. Mountainous in the west.
Borders
North : Udon Thani, Nong Bua
Lam Phu and Loei
South : Nakhon Ratchasima and
Buri Ram
East : Kalasin and Maha
Sarakham
West : Phetchabun and
Chaiyaphum
Highlights
Attractions: Wat Phrathat Khom
Kaen, Khon Kaen National
Museum, Phu Wiang National
Park, Ubolratana Dam, Phu Khao
- Phu Phan Kham National Park,
Ku Puai Noi
Souvenirs: Naam (traditional
pork sausage), Cchinese sausage,
moo pan (dried pork), moo yor (
pork sausage), silk of Chonnabot
district
Festivals: Dok Khun Siang
Khaen Festival (April); SIlk Fair
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