TCEB president Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya (right) and Khon Kaen governor Somsak Jangtrakul at the 'Khon Kaen New Biz' event. The collaboration also aims to push Khon Kaen to become a smart city as part of government initiatives to extend urbanisation beyond Bangkok. Last year more than 474,000 Mice visitors travelled to Khon Kaen and generated income in excess of 950 million baht for the province. Khon Kaen province has became a destination for trade, investment, logistics, transport and tourism. There are 32 flights a day to Khon Kaen from cities such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Phuket.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2018 21:11 UTC