Khon Kaen and Songkhla – Thailand’s Pride!

Thailand is one of the prime tourist destinations in the world. In addition to the more popular Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok, there are several other places that you can visit in this country.
Khon Kaen is an important educational center located in the North-East. It is also a commercial hub and a tourist base visited by travelers from all over the world. Khon Kaen is home to one of the most popular museums in the world. The National Museum houses artifacts that date back to the Dvaravati period. The museum also has some ancient bronze sculptures of Ban Chiang.
For families visiting Khon Kaen, the Kaen Nakhon Lake is the perfect place for a picnic. Khon Kaen is also quite famous for its silk industry and the Silk Fair that is organized every year in December.
Wildlife lovers will have a great time in Khon Kaen. This place is home to some of the rarest creatures in the world. However, the cobra and the turtles are the most popular around this region. With dinosaur fossils unearthed in the Phu Wiang National Park, Khon Kaen has also become an important archeological destination. The waterfalls in this place are a major tourist attraction.
Songkhla is another fascinating tourist destination in Thailand. Situated 950 kilometers from Bangkok, Songkhla is an important port and coastal region in Thailand. With ancient ruins, Songkhla has enjoyed the reputation of being a historic town. Over the centuries, cultural practices have been passed down from generation to generation and people still follow the ancient traditions. Songkhla is famous for its numerous dialects and folk entertainment organized for the tourists who visit this place.
Songkhla is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand, with exotic beaches and some world-class resorts. Tourists come here for the tranquility it offers. The architecture and cuisine of this town has retained its ancient flavor and this is one of the major reasons for its fast development. The Hat Yai, located 28 kms from Songkhla is a major shopping hub. In addition to a plethora of shopping centers, such as Lido, Odeon and Sanehanuson, there are several small shops that sell electric goods as well as food products.
You can also visit the Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary and the world-famous 7-tiered waterfall, located around 26 kilometers from Songkhla. The view from the tiers is breathtaking. Tourists can also experience adventure at its best by taking one of the exciting trekking trails in this region.