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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.
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.
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.
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.
Khon Kaen Zoo listed 'Amazing Dark Sky' area
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 23/07/2023
» Khon Kaen Zoo in Khao Suan Kwang district of Khon Kaen province is the first zoo in Thailand to have been registered a stargazing location under the "Amazing Dark Sky in Thailand" project being promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT).
'Scheming' teachers probed
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 11/02/2021
» Khon Kaen police issued warrants to question three teachers allegedly involved in fraud relating to two government financial package schemes.
Teachers accused of mass benefit fraud
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 10/02/2021
» KHON KAEN: A total of 697 people in Nong Rua district, most of them elderly and non-users of smartphones, are believed to be victims of a fraud perpetrated by three teachers seeking to steal government handouts to people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.