Pick-Up/Drop-Off Khon Kaen Airport

Khon Kaen, Region of Silk, Education, and Agriculture

Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) is the gateway to Isaan and the province and district of Khon Kaen. This area is important to the nation in terms of industry, education, and agriculture and is home to the largest regional universities: Rajamangala University and Khon Kaen University boast a total student population of over 20,000.

The city of Khon Kaen (pop. 140,000) is primarily a hub for rural industry and agriculture, but is also known for peaceful surrounds and pleasant parks. For example, the lake across from the Friendship Highway (Bueng Kaen Nakhon) – just a short drive east from the city, is a common place to find families in paddleboats having an early evening picnic.

Things To Do in-and-around Khon Kaen

While mostly a sleepy university town, Khon Kaen offers the visitor some interesting digs:

Shop the brand new Central Plaza Complex that opened in 2010, and where you can easily find both local and international brands.

If you have had your fill of shopping, then try a stroll around any of the areas numerous Buddhist temples.

And after your done strolling, try the Khon Kaen National Museum, which exhibits an expansive collection of precious art, antiquities, and archeological artifacts from the region, including a skeleton of a New Stone Age man with his tools.

And to dig further into the local archeological scene, try a visit to the nearby Ban Chiang Archaeological Site. This site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and is known for pottery finds that date back to 4420 BCE and during the Bronze Age.

Events Calendar for Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen is a place of peace and relative prosperity, so these events are always a pleasure: