Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Central Plaza
(Th Sichant)
Khon Kaen's glossiest shopping mall screens movies in English and has a bowl-
ing alley.
CINEMA
Shopping
Because of the variety available, Khon Kaen is arguably the best place to buy Isan handi-
crafts.
Walking Street Market
(Th Na Soon Ratchakan; 5.30-10.30pm Sat)
In the spirit of Chiang Mai's street markets, hundreds
of vendors, many of them students, gather to sell handmade handbags, T-shirts, postcards,
picture frames and more. Dancers, musicians and other buskers work strategic corners.
MARKET
Prathammakant
HANDICRAFTS
(Th Reunrom; 9am-7pm)
With by far the largest and best selection of handicrafts in town, in-
cluding an impressively large choice of silk, this well-known shop makes a perfect one-
stop shop.
Ton Tann Green Market
(Hwy 2; 4-11pm)
Half market, half mall, Ton Tann is an attractive open space where, like
the Walking Street Market, many of the vendors sell modern handmade crafts. There's
also a fashion zone and many restaurants.
MARKET
Sueb San
(Th Glang Meuang; 8am-6.30pm Mon-Sat)
A small shop stocking a few natural-dyed fabrics plus
some creative handmade notebooks, handbags and other souvenirs.
SOUVENIRS
Rin Thai Silk
HANDICRAFTS
(Th Na Meuang)
Many locals, especially brides-to-be, looking for top-quality silk shop here.
Naemnueng Lablae
FOOD & DRINK
