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Si Sa Ket is a quiet province on the Cambodia border with Khmer
ruins scattered throughout the province.Most notable are the two ruined
sanctuaries of Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai and Noi,dating back to the 10 th
century.
However, the most famous Khmer site is actually in Cambodia. Khao
Phra Wihan was built over 10 centuries ago and is one of the most
spectacular Angkor-period sites. Built as a Hindu temple, it begins in
Thailand and rises to 600 metres with the main sanctuary in Cambodia.
After a long period of war, its wonderful craftsmanship,stairways
and courts are now being restored. Thi walk to the summit is long and
steep, but visitors are sure to be impressed by the size and complexity
of its design.
Si Sa Ket has an area of 8,840 square kilometres, comprising the following districts: Muang Si Sa Ket,
Kanthararom, Kantharalak, Khun Han, Phrai Bung, Khukhan, Prang Ku,
Uthumphon Phisai, Rasi Salai, Yang Chum Noi, Huai Thap Than, Non Khun,
Si Rattana, Wang Hin, Bueng Bun, Nam Kliang, Phu Sing, Benchalak, Muang
Chan, Pho Si Suwan and Sila Lat.
Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 to
Nakhon Ratchasima, then use Highway No.226 to Si Sa Ket via Buri Ram
and Surin, a total distance of 571 kilometres.
Bus
Buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Si Sa Ket
every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information
Rail
Ordinary, rapid, and express trains regularly leave Bangkok
and Bang Sue Station for Si Sa Ket. The route is 515 kilometres. For
more information, call State Railway of Thailand at 1690, 0-2220-4334,
02220-4444, and Si Sa Ket Railway Station at 0-4561-1525 or visit www.railway.co.th
Air
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani and continue the trip
by bus to Si Sa Ket. Call Thai Airways at Tel: 1566, 0 2628 2000.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Kanthararom
Kanthararak
Khun Han
Khukhan
Nam Kliang
Non Khun
Bueng Bun
Benchalak
Prang Ku
Phayu
Phrai Bueng
Phu Sing
Mueang Chan
Yang Chum Noi
Rasi Salai
Wang Hin
Si Rattana
Huai Thap Than
Uthumphon Phisai
Pho Si Suwan
Sila Lat |
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63
60
49
44
56
42
80
60
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42
28
40
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38
35
37
37
24
29
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