Khon Kaen

One of the four major cities of Thailand's Isan region, Khon Kaen is a northeastern hub with a dense café and restaurant scene and a walkable centre close to water. The fourth-largest city in Thailand overall, it serves as the provincial capital and a regional centre for commerce and education, making it a practical base for exploring the northeast.

• Population114,459
• Nearest water from center1.5 km
• Nearest mountain from center32.8 km