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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.
Briton arrested in fatal shooting of Thai wife
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 27/01/2026
» A British man accused of shooting his Thai wife to death in Maha Sarakham and fleeing the scene was arrested at a hotel room in nearby Khon Kaen on Tuesday.
People's Party takes the lead in Isan university poll
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/01/2026
» The People's Party has emerged as a national frontrunner in the Northeast as Bhumjaithai records a sharp rise in support ahead of the Feb 8 election, says a poll from Khon Kaen University.
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.
Khon Kaen school janitor accused of sexual abuse
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 27/03/2025
» The well-known Sai Mai Tong Rod (Sai Mai Must Survive) webpage is asking authorities to keep a close watch on the investigation in which a school janitor has been accused of sexually abusing school girls, including a kindergartener, in Khon Kaen.
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.
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.
Driver accused of rape proclaims innocence
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 07/11/2023
» Khon Kaen: A van driver accused of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl surrendered to the police on Monday, insisting on his innocence.