Ban Don Kha The villagers of Ban Don Kha have been weaving Mudmee silk for over 200 years and they are famous for the Nopphaklao Mudmee pattern, which combined 9 different motifs in one pattern. Apart from the exquisite Nopphaklao Mudmee silk, Ban Don Kha is also known for being an environmentally friendly community that produces textiles using organic silk thread and dyes obtained from natural resources. A homestay accommodation is available for visitors to get the opportunity to live with the locals, explore their local way of life, and learn the time-honoured local wisdom of producing Mudmee silk that has been passed on for many generations. To get there: Take Highway 2 (Mittraphap Road) for 45 kilometres and turn right at the Ban Phai Intersection onto Highway 229. Continue for 10 kilometres and turn right to Si Bun Rueang Road. Proceed for around 1 kilometre and turn left to continue on the road for around 250 metres to arrive at Ban Don Kha.

Amphoe Pueai Noi Prasat Pueai Noi Dating back to the 11th-12th century, Prasat Pueai Noi or Phrathat Ku Thong is a Khmer ruin that was used as a religious sanctuary. Although Prasat Pueai Noi

Khon Kaen 29 smaller than other Khmer ruins in Northeastern region of Thailand, Prasat Pueai Noi remains in good condition and showcases the richness in architectural details. Prasat Pueai Noi contains three brick buildings constructed in Baphuon and Ankor Wat architectural styles. The construction was made according to the style of the ancient Khmer religious site that symbolises Mount Sumeru, the centre of the cosmos where the gods stay. The gable of the Prang Prathan (principal tower) was delicately carved in the shape of Naga, whereas the stone lintel was engraved with the reclining Narayana, which still remains in good condition. To get there: Take Highway 2 (Mittraphap Road) for 44 kilometres and turn left onto Highway 23. Continue for 13 kilometres and turn right at the km. 13 marker onto Highway 2301. Proceed for 7 kilometres and turn left onto Highway 2297 A mural painting in Wat Sa Bua Kaeo 30

Khon Kaen heading towards Amphoe Pueai Noi. Follow the road for 14 kilometres to find Prasat Pueai Noi on the right. Amphoe Nong Song Hong