Always smile
by carmenlilly
The Thais are one of the most friendly people on the planet.
Even though you might be stressed out sometime, NEVER loose your head in public. It's like the worst thing you can do and considered as very very rude.
As a not-Thai, especially a female, don't take looks personal. Since Khon Kaen is not a real tourist city they are not used to seeing that many not-Thai girls or women there.
Most of the people there speak hardly any English, but if you're patient they try to understand and help you the best they can !!!
Elephant Feeding
by carmenlilly
In Khon Kaen elephants are used for tranporting goods. So chances are good, that when you walk around town or sit in an outdoor restaurant an elephant will pass by.
If you wanna take a picture of the elephant you usually have to buy a bucket of bananas form the elephant guy (as a support I guess). You may even feed those bananas to the elephant yourself!!
Funny thing is to see elephants when it's dark, they have a blinking light on their tail then :)
Khon Kaen University
by carmenlilly
Go and visit Khon Kaen University. It's the biggest University in North-east Thailand and is located on a huge areal. There are not that many forgein students and student dorms look pretty scary when passing them ....
Food Market
by carmenlilly
One of the most interesting things when visitng a different country and culture is the food.
Thailand is famous vor its delicous food and spices and Thais do it very spicy! HOT !
Opposite of the Charoen Thani Princess Hotel is a big food market.
Locals sell fresh vegetables, spices, fruit etc. If you dare to try one is up to you.
To me seeing huuuuuuuge bags full of chilli was impressing enough!
Nongwang temple
by pattayaraj
The old temple of Khon Kaen, located in old city area. Inside the temple have a tall building called Phrathat Nongwang. It housed the relics and museums. You can climb up to the topmost (floor 9th) and take a nice shot of Khon Kaen city and Kaen Nakorn pond.
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Wat Nongwang next to Bung Kaen Nakhon Lake
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