Khon Kaen is a medium size city with a population of about 150,000. Geographically, Khon Kaen plays an important role at the centre of the Northeast region and is the de facto capital of Isaan (Northeast Thailand). Khon Kaen is a regional center for financial institutions, government offices and transportation. The city is also an industrial center, particularly for the region's silk trade where excellent Mudmee silk is delicately woven by hand using tie-dye techniques.

While Khon Kaen is a relatively young city, which was established in 1789 during the reign of King Rama I, the province of Khon Kaen has a very long history. Relics found in the area indicate that the province was the home to giant dinosaurs, the first dinosaur remains found in Thailand were discovered in Phu Wiang a short distance from Khon Kaen city.

Khon Kaen is the venue for many seminars and regional conferences and has played host to the Asean Regional Forum and United Nations meetings. It is also a center of education with a number of colleges and universities including Rajamangala University and Khon Kaen University the largest university in the Northeast, with a student population in excess of 20,000.

The city of Khon Kaen has a very entertaining night life. Khon Kaen is not a city like Pattaya, Phuket, or Bangkok. If you are looking for a serious relationship or you just want to have a good time with new friends, please come to Khon Kaen. Isaan ladies are very beautiful and visitors will have a very good chance of meeting a new, quality lady and a fun partner.