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Khon Kaen tourism, meetings take a hit
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/03/2026
» Rising oil prices and the Middle East war are taking a heavy toll on Khon Kaen's tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) industries, with widespread cancellations of hotel bookings and seminars.
Governor chips in to help local hospital
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 19/08/2025
» Khon Kaen's governor has offered to donate two months of his salary to help ease the financial woes of one of the province's leading hospitals.
Lawyers Council studies suit against Hun Sen, son
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 16/08/2025
» The Lawyers Council will study possible civil and criminal cases against Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, to assist affected Thais in filing claims for alleged war crimes.
New dinosaur fossil found at Phu Wiang National Park
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 06/08/2025
» KHON KAEN - Archaeologists have unearthed a sixth dinosaur fossil at Phu Wiang National Park in this northeastern Thai province, which is hoping to secure Unesco Global Geopark recognition by 2026.
Khon Kaen expects boost from longer-stay visas
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 04/06/2024
» The private sector in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen is confident that the visa extension measure of 60 days, effective this month, will help spur tourism and the economy.
TAT wants large dino theme park
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has suggested that a dinosaur theme park in Khon Kaen be developed to help boost tourism and generate income for the northeastern region.
Three injured as giant octopus ride breaks at festival
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 02/12/2023
» KHON KAEN - Three people were injured when bolts of a giant octopus ride broke under the riders’ weight at the annual silk festival in Muang district of this northeastern province on Friday night.
Mother breathes sigh of relief after Hamas freed daughter
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 25/11/2023
» KHON KAEN: The mother of a Thai woman, who was among 10 Thai hostages released by Hamas militants on Friday, breathed a sigh of relief upon learning the news, calling it a real miracle.
US hands over 12 patrol boats to Thai marine police
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 27/10/2023
» NONG KHAI: The United States on Thursday handed over 12 patrol boats to the Marine Police Division for operating in the Mekong River to combat drug and contraband smugglings as well as transborder crime.
Khon Kaen opens 3 more field hospitals
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 08/01/2022
» KHON KAEN: The northeastern province has set up three more field hospitals to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant and has banned sales of alcoholic drinks in all districts.