Kalasin, the land of Pong Lang music and the famous Phrae Wa cloth, is
519 kilometres from Bangkok. It is the site of the ancient city of Fa
Daet Song Yang and one of the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in northeastern Thailand.
Kalasin has an area of 6,946 square kilometres. It is divided into 18
districts (Amphoe): Mueang Kalasin, Yang Talat, Kamalasai, Sahatsakhan,
Kuchi Narai, Tha Khantho, Somdet, Khao Wong, Huai Mek, Kham Muang, Nong
Kung Si, Na Mon, Huai Phung, Rong Kham, Na Khu, Sam Chai, Don Chan and
Khong Chai.
By Car
From Bangkok, take Bangkok-Saraburi-Nakhon Ratchasima route
(Highway No. 2). When arriving to Nong Phai, use Highway No. 23 to Maha
Sarakham, then take Highway No. 209 to Kalasin, a total distance of 519
kilometres.
By Bus
Air-conditioned buses and non air-conditioned buses
depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every day. Call 0 2936
2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.
By Rail
Take the train from Bangkok to Khon Kaen, then catch a bus from Khon
Kaen to Kalasin, a distance of 78 kilometres. The State Railway of
Thailand has rapid train, express train and air-conditioned sprinter
train services. For more details, call SRT at Tel. 1690, or 0 2220
4334, 0 2220 4444, Khon Kaen Railway Station, Tel. 0 4322 1112, or
browse www.railway.co.th.
By Air
Thai Airways International has no direct flight from Bangkok to
Kalasin but you can get a flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen and catch a
bus to Kalasin. For details, call Tel. 1566 or 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000
and www.thaiairways.com.
PB Air also operates daily flights from Bangkok to Roi Et, except on
Tuesdays and Sundays. Then, continue by bus to Kalasin. For details,
call Tel. 0 2261 0221-5 and 0 4351 8572 www.pbair.com.
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