SI SA KET

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Si Sa Ket

Si Sa Ket

Si Sa Ket

Si Sa Ket

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Noted for its numerous Khmer-style religious temples scattered all over the province, Si Sa Ket is one of the most well-known destinations in northeastern Thailand, with its location about 571 kilometers from Bangkok. It borders with Ubon Ratchathani in the east and Democratic Kampuchea in the south.

Geography:

The province is located in the valley of the Mun river, a tributary of the Mekong. To the south of the province is the Dângrêk mountain chain, which also forms the boundary to Cambodia.

Khao Phra Wihan National Park covers an area of 130 km² of the Dângrêk mountains in the southeast of the province. It was established on March 20, 1998. It is named after the Khmer temple Prasat Preah Vihear (Anglicized in Thailand as Prasat Khao Phra Wihan), located in Cambodia, which had been the issue of boundary dispute between the two countries and was thus unaccessible for most of recent history.

At the boundary survey for the Franco-Siamese treaty of 1907 the temple was left on the Cambodian side, even though the boundary in other parts followed the watershed. In 1962 the dispute was officially settled by the International Court of Justice, confirming the 1907 boundary.

History:

Due to the many ruins found in the province the area must have been an important settlement already in the times of the Khmer empire in the 12th century. According to local tradition it was called Sri Nakorn Lamduan (Nakorn is a derivative of the Khmer word Nokor) at that time, later it became known as Khukhan. Khukhan was made a town during the reign of King Boromaratcha III. In the northern area controlled by Khukhan Lao began to settle, which in 1786 was made the separate town Sisaket dependend on Khukhan. 1904 the town Sisaket was renamed Khukhan, while the old town got the name Huai Nua. 1912 Monthon Udon Thani was created, which took over most of the administration of the area. When in 1933 the monthon were dissolved, the province Khukhan was again directly administrated from Bangkok. In 1938 the town and province was renamed to Sisaket, and the district which contained Huai Nua got back the name Khukhan.

Attractions:

Princess Mother Park 1 Km. from the province on Kasikam Road,the park is location in Si Sa Ket Agricultural College, Tambon Nong Khron, Amphoe Muang. It is constructed in honour of the Princess Mother on her 80th birthday anniversary

Prasat Hin (stone castle) Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai just two Kilometers away from the Uthumphon Phisai district office, is located on a high slope on the edge of the Ban Sa Kamphaeng village. Built of sandstone with carvings of various scenes, its main gate is inscribed with Khmer letters. It is thought that the structure was erected around the 10th Century A.D.during the reign of King Suriyaworaman, one of the great Khmer rulers.

Prasat Hin Wat Sa Kamphaeng Noi, about fourteen kilometers further away from the district office, has been constructed during the same period as the Prasat Hin Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai.

Prasat Phu Fai twenty kilometers away from Amphoe Kantharalak to the Southwest, is built of redstone and rock extracted from nearby mountains.

Prang Ku a millennium-old Khmer sanctuary in Amphoe Prang Ku, is erected with large bricks similar to the style of Prasat Si Khoraphum in Surin.

Namtok Samrong Kiat, 16 kilometers from Amphoe Khun Han, is a medium-sized waterfall. The water cascades down through many levels to a clear pool below, ideal for swimming. The surrounding area is shady with vines and tropical flora.

Namtok Huai Chan small yet beautiful waterfall, only twelve kilometers away from Amphoe Khun Han. Lush shrubberies and trees provide cool, shady relaxation on a picnic.

Khao Mo I Daeng a mountain situated 80 kilometers to the south of Amphoe Kanthoralak, contains a Khmer rock bas-relief depicting a row of three sitting persons. The bas-relief can be traced back over 1,000 years. From here, the famous stone sanctuary of Khao Phra Wihan can be seen topping the next mountain 1 kilometer away.

Handicraft Shopping Souvenirs and handcrafted products of Si Sa Ket including quality silk and cotton from Amphoe Uthumphon Phisai and basketwork and miniature carts from Amphoe Khu Khan are all available at souvenir shops in Si Sa Ket.