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Situated in the heart of Northeastern Thailand, the small province of Maha Sarakham is considered
to be a regional education centre, earning the name "Taksila of Isan"
(Taksila was a city where education of all branches centered around in
ancient India). The province also houses a sacred Buddha image and has
many historical sites, with the province being the former site of the
ancient Dvaravati city of Nakhon Champa Si. Maha Sarakham's beautiful
hand woven silk and cotton fabrics are sought after for their original
patterns.
Maha Sarakham is 470 kilometres from Bangkok and has an area of
approximately 5,291 square kilometres. The province is divided into the
following districts: Muang, Kantharawichai, Kosum Phisai, Wapi Pathum,
Borabue, Phayakkhaphum Phisai, Na Chueak, Chiang Yuen, Na Dun, Kae
Dam,Yang Si Surat, Kut Rang and Chuen Chom.
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon
Ratchasima and use Highway No.226 to Buri Ram, then take Highway No.
219 via Satuek, Phayakkhaphumphisai and Borabue to Maha Sarakham, a
total distance of 475 kilometres.
By Bus
Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's
Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Maha Sarakham every day. Contact Transport
Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 for more information. The private-owned
bus service providers include Mongkol Tour 0 4371 1072 Cherdchai Tour 0
4374 0359.
By Rail
There is no direct train from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham.
Visitors can take a train to Khon Kaen and connect a bus to Maha
Sarakham. for more information, call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20.
By Air
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Khon Kaen and then connect a bus to
Maha Sarakham. For more information, call Thai Airways, Tel: 1566, 0
2280 0060, 0 2628 2000. |
