I just got back from Koen Kaen , it was my first time to Thailand and wasnt sure what to expect.I must say I was impressed with the place after comparing it to some other places I have been to in South East Asia.Didnt get to see a whole lot as I was only there for a week to visit friends ,however I did get a feel for the place and could imagine myself living there quite easily once I learnt the language.The weather was fine, and I was suprised to see so many Toyota Hi lux utes, Toyota have hit the jackpot there , I would say maybe 75% of cars I saw were Toyotas utes. I found the people friendly and helpful and was amazed at the quality and variety of the local produce, the food was good, the people were friendly , its a good destination if your interested in checking out a regional centre.