Field trips for Khon Kaen, Thailand
The International College of Khon Kaen University (KKUIC) puts an emphasis on cultural diversity and learning both inside and outside the classroom. To help with this, KKUIC organizes two annual overnight field trips for students to participate in for an additional fee: one within Thailand, and one international to destinations such as Vietnam, Cambodia, China, or Japan.
All students in KKUIC's system are automatically registered for the domestic trip. The added cost is approximately 4,000-5,000 Baht, which includes transportation, accommodation, and meals for three to four days. Students will receive more information, including specific costs and dates, once onsite. Destinations are subject to change.
Previously destinations for the domestic trip have included a visit to the revered Wat Doi Suthep in the heart of Northern Thailand, Doi Pui Mhong Village, and an elephant sanctuary for students to learn about and interact with rescued elephants.
Isan History and Silk Tour
Summer and semester terms
Discover Prasat Puey Noi, one of northern Isan's largest and best-preserved Khmer ruins, and visit a temple that is home to extremely rare Isan-style murals — an art style that is very different from those seen in modern temples. You will also visit Chonnabot, one of Thailand's most famous silk regions, and learn why Thai Silk is considered the highest quality in the world. Watch the process of making silk fabric from start to finish, from raising the silkworms to spinning and dying the thread to the painstaking hand-weaving.
KKU Campus Tour
Summer term only
Stretching nine kilometers from one entrance to another, Khon Kaen University seems like a small town to many foreign students. Hop on a free shuttle bus and explore what KKU looks like and how to live like a local student.
Khon Kaen City and Temple Tour
Summer term only
Visit Khon Kaen’s must-see site: a nine-story royal temple called Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakorn. Discover the Buddhist relics and important Buddhist scriptures enshrined there, and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the city from the top floor. Next, take a stroll along the lake located in front of the temple and enjoy a variety of street food stalls.
Ton Tan Open Market
Summer term only
Experience Ton Tan, the largest local market showcasing the art, craftsmanship, and local delicacies of the Khon Kaen people. Shop for a special souvenir from the many arts and crafts vendors, enjoy live music, sample delicious food at the numerous street food stalls and food trucks, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this lively open-air market.