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Sa Kaeo
General Information
Located in the eastern border of Thailand, facing Cambodia at Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo is a popular province known as a trading centre.
In the past, Sa Kaeo was a major civilized community. Its long history had dated back since the Suwannaphum and Dvaravati Periods. The archeological sites of Khmer arts and stone inscriptions are the outstanding examples of this civilization.
Administratively, Sa Kaeo has been a district of Prachin Buri Province for a long period, and has officially been upgraded as a province since December 1, 1993.
Sa Kaeo is 245 kilometres, east of Bangkok, with the area about 7,195 square kilometres. Sa Kaeo is divided into 7 Amphoes (districts) and 2 King Amphoe (sub-districts): Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Watthana Nakhon, Amphoe Aranyaprathet, Amphoe Ta Phraya, Amphoe Khao Chakan, Amphoe Wang Nam Yen, Amphoe Khlong Hat, King Amphoe Khok Sung, and King Amphoe Wang Somboon.
Symbol
The provincial seal shows the sun rising over the archeological ruins Prasart Kao Noi Si Chom Poo, an important Khmer temple. The rising sun symbolizes the location of the province in the east. In the front is a Buddha image in a pond with lotus flowers.
Provincial tree is Phyllonthus emblica, the provincial flower is the Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata).
Getting there
By Car
• From Bangkok, use Phahonyothin Highway to Rangsit, use overpass to Highway No.305, pass Amphoe Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, after that use Highway No.33, and pass Amphoe Kabin Buri to Sa Kaeo. Total distance is 214 kilometres.
• From Bangkok, use Highway No.1 to Hin Kong, turn right to Highway No.33, and pass Nakhon Nayok, Kabin Buri to Sa Kaeo. Total distance is 245 kilometres.
• From Bangkok, use Highway No.304, pass Min Buri, Sa Kaeo to Amphoe Phanom Sarakham, turn right at 35th kilometre, and use Highway No. 304 to Kabin Buri. At 95th kilometre, turn right again to Highway No.33 to Sa Kaeo.
By Bus
The Transport Co.,Ltd. provides bus services both ordinary and air-conditioned. Leave from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 everyday. For more details, please contact at Tel: 936-2852. There are two air-conditioned bus routes:
• Route Bangkok Hin Kong Nakhon Nayok Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet
First class bus leaves at 04:30 hrs. Next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:00 hrs. The fare is 135 Baht.
Second class bus leaves at 05:00 hrs. Next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:30 hrs. The fare is 118 Baht.
• Route Bangkok Ongkharak Nakhon Nayok - Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet.
First class bus leaves at 04:45 hrs. Next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:30 hrs. The fare is 118 Baht.
Second class bus leaves at 05:00 hrs. Next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:45 hrs. The fare is 95 Baht.
By Train
•By rail: State Railways of Thailand provides service from Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok to Sa Kaeo and Aranyaprathet twice everyday, leaving at 05:55 and 13:05 hrs. The fare is 48 Baht / person. For more details, please contact Travel Service Unit at Tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.
Festivals
Cantaloupe Day
Cantaloupe Day Held in Aranyaprathet in early April every year, there are many activities in relation to cantaloupes for visitors to the province to experience.
Eastern Cultural Fair and Sa Kaeo Red Cross Fair
Eastern Cultural Fair and Sa Kaeo Red Cross Fair These fairs are held in the middle of February every year. There are many traditional displays, processions, exhibitions and cultural entertainments.
Sa Kaeo Establishment Commemoration
CSa Kaeo Establishment Commemoration Being held every year in December, this special fair has many delightful events to offer. There are cultural and arts processions, including exhibitions of the local goods of the province.
Interesting Products
Artificial Flowers, Fruits, Aromatic incense sticks
Artificial Flowers, Fruits, Aromatic incense sticks are made at Ban Kaeng, Amphoe Muang.
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe, A most typical fruit of the area and is grown and available in Wattana Nakhon.
Fruits
Suan Siriporn on Sa Kaeo Chantaburi highway, in Wang Nam Yen, is reputed for the variety of fruits.
Suan Niran Grand of Wattana Nakhon is the site for many types of tangarines and fruits.
Khao Lam
Khao Lam, sticky rice in bamboo, a popular delicacy of the Wattana Nakhon.
Mother of Pearl Products
Mother of Pearl Products There are various styles which are made at Ban Hua Jode, Wattana Nakhon. Samples of the products are tables, frames, clocks, containers, etc.
Second-Hand Goods
Second-Hand Goods are available in Aranyaprathe and Talad Rong Kluea near Thai-Cambodian border.
Silk and Cotton Products
Silk and Cotton Products are available at Ban San Sai of Aranyaprathet.
Wood Products
Wood Products Many furniture and utensils made from various kinds of woods are on sale in Wang Nam Yen.
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