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Senior monk reprimanded for 'improper' Songkran fun
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/04/2026
» KHON KAEN – The assistant abbot of a temple in Muang district has been given a written reprimand after images circulated online showing him joining in Songkran festivities, splashing water and applying powder to a man’s face.
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.
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.
Grilled chicken ice cream attracting fans in Isan
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 22/07/2025
» KHON KAEN - Three creative ice cream flavours uniquely created to represent the local identity are rapidly gaining fans in this northeastern province of Thailand.
Thai uni probes monk over role in 'Nong Carrot' scam
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 23/10/2024
» The Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University's Khon Kaen campus (MCUKK), a Buddhist public university, is investigating whether one of its student monks was connected to a Ponzi scheme preying on monks in the Northeast.
Government ‘committed’ to B400 minimum wage
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 05/09/2024
» The labour policy of the Pheu Thai-led government, particularly the plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, remains unchanged, according to caretaker Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Vendors hope for economic relief from new premier
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/08/2024
» Market vendors expect Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to focus on fixing the nation's economy, as rising costs affect their businesses.
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.
Giant signs warn against online scams
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 28/02/2024
» KHON KAEN - Giant signs warning people against online scammers and advising how to avoid them were hung on the outside wall of Khon Kaen police station on Wednesday, as police said more than 2,000 victims had already filed complaints there this year.
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.