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Si Sa Ket
General Information
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.
Symbol
The provincial seal shows the Prasat Hin Ban Samo, a Khmer temple about 1000 years old, located in the Prang Ku district.
The symbol flower and tree of the province is the White Cheesewood (Melodorum fruticosum). The six leaves of the flower refer to the six original districts of the province - Khukhan, Kantharalak, Uthumphon Phisai, Kanthararom, Rasi Salai and Khun Han.
Getting there
By 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.
By 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.
By Train
Regular trains depart from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Si Sa Ket every day. Call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20 for more information.
By 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.
Festivals
Half and Quarter Marathon to Mo I-Daeng
Held annually on the third Sunday of December, the half and quarter marathon will start from Ban Phum Saron to Mo I-Daeng Cliff, on the way to Preah Vihear. This uphill and foggy route to the border is quite challenging route which can attracts lots of runner.
Long Khuang and Mini Light & Sound at Sa Kamphaeng Yai Khmer Ruins
Held at Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai, the local activity welcomes group of tourists to visit community and join various activities for two hours at dusk. Tourist can see local people Long Khuang or landing hands for welcoming tourist in traditional way, performing local music and dances, visiting handicraft producing demonstration, and enjoying dinner in traditional style. Moreover there is light & sound performance featuring the legends of Sa Kamphaeng Yai Khmer Ruins. For more information, call Sa Kamphaeng Yai Tambon Adminsitration Organisation at 0-4536-8322.
Si Phao Thai Si Sa Ket Festival
This festival is held every March 15-17 at Somdet Phra Si Nakharin Park when the Lamduan flowers in the park are in full bloom. Shows include cultural performances by 4 tribes, which are Khmer, Suai, Lao, and Yo. There are shops selling handicrafts and a light-and-sound show about the city's construction.
Si Sa Ket’s Rambutan and Durian Fair
The fair is held every June at the field before Amphoe Kantharalak or Amphoe Khun Han. Fair goer can enjoy the big sales of fruits from Si Sa Ket such as rambutan, durian, lanson, mangosteen, parkia (stink bean) and rubber, flower floats, documentary exhibition, and fruit tasting caravan.
Interesting Products
Handicraft
Si Sa Ket is famed for silk and cotton cloths woven in ‘Khit’ pattern, which are mainly produced in Amphoe Bueng Bun and Uthumphon Phisai. Delicate basketry and wooden works such as water holder, replica cart are available on Ratchakan Rotfai Road. Saltened egg from Amphoe Phrai Bueng, red onion, garlic, and preserved garlic in honey are generally available. Si Sa Ket is also famed for its tropical fruit. Fruit orchards in Amphoe Kantharalak always bear fruit, such as durian, rambutan, and mangosteen, from May to July. And quality of the fruit here is as good as from the east of Thailand.
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