The nightlife scene in Khon Kaen is diverse and bustling and has a lot more to offer than most foreigners think. Khon Kaen is the second biggest town in Isaan after Korat and has the biggest and oldest university in all of northeastern Thailand. Needless to say that there are countless of young and attractive local Thai girls to be met. Within 1 km radius you will find dozens of local and foreign oriented bars, night clubs, soapy massage parlors and night markets. Below are the best nightlife spots in Khon Kaen and where they are located.
The highest concentration of bars in Khon Kaen can be found all along Pracha Samran Road, 5 minutes walk from the Pullman hotel and 10 minutes walk from Central Plaza.
They are all located on the street between the Pullman and Kosa Hotel. Drink prices in these girly bars are very reasonable, and if you have just arrived from Bangkok you will love it here. Most have happy hours until 9pm with beers for as low as 65 Baht and even after that you never pay more than 80 or maximum 90 Baht for a beer.
Lady Drinks are also reasonable priced at Baht. The bar fine is Baht in all places. Like everywhere else, they close either at midnight or 2am, depending on the current regulations with the officials.
Most of the night clubs in Khon Kaen are spread around the Pullman Hotel as well. Seriously: This is the ultimate nightlife experience in Isaan so make sure to check it out. Drinks at Khon Kaen night clubs are obviously slightly more expensive than in the ordinary bars not a big difference though if you order a bottle of Johnnie Walker whiskey like most locals do but then there is generally no cover charge β for Thais and foreigners alike.
