 Khon
Kaen boasts of a lengthy history and has been the
birthplace of so many thriving civilizations and cultures.
This is an area where the first dinosaur fossils were
found in Thailand. Once the quiet capital of one of the
poorest provinces in the Northeast, it has undergone dramatic
changes and is now a prosperous, bustling town. Located
at the heart of the region, it is the focal point of many
regional development projects, including the site of the
region’s largest public university, commerce activities
and abounds with beautiful, natural surroundings.
Khon Kaen is 445 kilometres from
Bangkok and has an area of about 10,886 square kilometres.
It comprises the districts of Muang, Ban Phai, Phon,
Nam Phong, Chum Phae, Phu Wiang, Mancha Khiri, Nong
Ruea, Kranuan, Nong Song Hong, Chonnabot, Si Chomphu,
Waeng Noi, Ubolratana, Ban Fang, Khao Suan Kwang, Phra
Yuen, Waeng Yai, Pueai Noi, Phu Pha Man, Khok Pho Chai,
Nong Na Kham, Sam Sung and Ban Haet.
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Dok Khun Siang Khaen Festival is held during April
13-15 every year at Bung Kaen Nakhon. The day starts with
merit making, followed by pouring holy water on Buddha
images, local dramatic arts, floral cart procession, northeastern
food contest, boat race in Bung Kaen Nakhon, and shops
selling a variety of products.