|
 Geography Khonkaen lies
in the geographical heart of Thailand's sprawling northeast plateau, an
are known among Thai as I-San. Khonkaen was established in 1783 and is a
major regional development center and university city. The provincial
capital is 449 kilometers northeast of Bangkok. The province covers an
area of 10,886 square kilometers, parts of which contain national and
forest parks. |
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 By
Air
Thai Airways operates daily
flights to Khonkaen. Contact Bangkok (02)535-2081-2 or (02)280-0080 for
further details.
Information may be changed without prior notice.
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Bangkok to
Khonkaen 1997/2540
Tel. (066)(02)-2800070-80 |
Khonkaen to
Bangkok 1997/2540
Tel. (066)(043)-246305, 246345, 236523,334112-3
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Dep. |
Time Arrival |
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Flight No.** |
06.55
11.30
15.20
17.50 |
07.50
12.25
16.15
18.45 |
TG040
TG042
TG050
TG052 |
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Dep. |
Time Arrival |
**
Flight No.** |
08.30
13.05
16.55
19.25 |
09.25
14.00
17.50
20.20 |
TG041
TG043
TG051
TG053 |
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By
Bus
Air conditioned coaches and non-air conditioned buses regularly leave
from Bangkok's Northeastern Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet Road
throughout the day. Telephone (02) 271-0101-5 (non-air-cond.) or (02)
279-4484-7(air-cond) for further details.
By
Rail
Trains leave Bangkok's Hualampong Railway Station throughout the day for
Khonkaen. Further details may be obtained by contacting Rail Travel
Information, Tel : (02) 223-7010 or (02) 233-7020. Ext : 4311-3. |
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Dok
Khoon Siang Khaen Flower Festival
April 12-15 Bueng Kaen Nakhon, Khon Kaen
This festival coincides with Songkran (the traditional Thai New Year)
and is staged at Bung Kaen Nakhon. Featuring colorful floral
processions, major festival activities include religious rites and
merit-making and I-San folk music. Dancing and entertainment.
Silk
Festival
November 29-December 10 Khon Kaen
City Hall, Khon Kaen
Staged annually in front of Government Houses, this promotes silk
weaving and silk worm culture. Pook Sieo, an I-San tradition promoting
close friendship between people of similar ages, is also celebrated
during this occasion. |
