Field Trips for Khon Kaen, Thailand
The International College of Khon Kaen University (KKUIC) puts an emphasis on cultural diversity and learning outside the classroom in addition to inside it. 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, and 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 3 - 4 days. Students will receive more information, including specific costs and dates, once onsite. Destinations are subject to change.
Previously, the domestic trip included a journey into the heart of Northern Thailand’s history and beauty with a visit to the revered Wat Doi Suthep and the nearby Doi Pui Mhong Village. The trip also included a visit to an elephant sanctuary for students to learn about and interact with rescued elephants.
Isan History and Silk Tour
Summer and semester terms
The tour takes you to one of northern Isan's largest and best-preserved Khmer ruins, Prasat Puey Noi, and a temple with original and now very rare Isan-style murals, which are far different from the murals found in modern temples. We will take you to Chonnabot, one of Thailand's most famous silk regions, to see the process of making silk fabric, from raising the silkworms to spinning and dying the thread to the painstaking hand-weaving. You will learn how and why Thai Silk has gained notoriety as the world’s best quality of silk.
KKU Campus Tour
Summer term only
Stretching 9km 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
The must-see visit in Khon Kaen includes Phra Mahathat Kaen Nakorn, the nine-story Stupa located in Wat Nong Waeng, a royal temple on Klang Mueang Road, where the relics of Lord Buddha and important Buddhist scriptures are located. On the top floor is where you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the city. After that, take a stroll along the large lake right in front of the temple, where every early morning and evening hundreds of local health enthusiasts gather for exercise from walking, jogging, biking, to aerobics and yoga. Around the lake, Khon Kaen life begins with food with a variety of street food stalls and any food preferences you can name.
Ton Tan Open Market
Summer term only
Experience the largest local market showcasing the art, craftsmanship, and local delicacies of the Khon Kaen people. Get ready to haggle with the vendors and take home many special finds! Ton Tan is the lively open-air market with any items you wish to buy for your daily life, including the dining zone with numerous street food stalls, food trucks, cafés, and live music bands.