Si Sa Ket

Situated in the valley of the Mun River, a tributary of the Mekong, Si Sa Ket is a quiet province of the northeastern region of Thailand. It lies on the Cambodia border with numerous Khmer ruins scattering throughout the province. The province covers an area of 8,840 square kilometers with 22 districts.

Si Sa Ket has a long history, which has made it a strong culture and wealthy economy since the Khmer era. It was settled by many ethnic tribes as Lao, Suay, Yer and Khmer and became a town in 1759 under the reign of the Ayuthaya King. In the King Rama V period a century ago, the town was moved to the present location.

Si Sa Ket has become an interesting destination to visitors for its variety of Khmer ruins. The most notable ones are Wat Sa Kamphaeng and Noi ruined sanctuaries which dated back from the 10th century. However, the most famous site is Khmer ruins with Khao Phra Wihan Hindu temple, one of the most impressive Angkor-period sites with spectacular size and complex design. Other remarkable Khmer ruins includes Tamnaksai Khmer Ruins, Bas relief, Sra Trao or Huay Trao, Phra That Ruang Rong, Sra Kampaeng Yai Khmer Ruins, Plang Ku Khmer Ruins, Ban Samor Khmer Ruins, etc. Furthermore, Si Sa Ket is the gateway to Preah Vihear, the world famous ruins, also a cliff-top Khmer sanctuary. In addition, the province features a lot of natural attractions, including waterfalls and national parks as Khao Phra Viharn National Park with evergreen forest and wildlife, Mo E-Dang Cliff – one of the best bird’s eye view point of the northeast Thailand, Namtok and Tham Khun Sri waterfall, Namtok Phu La-O waterfall, etc.

Besides, those who want to explore the culture of Si Sa Ket can come to visit silk and handicraft villages as Sisa Asoka community, Fruit Orchard of Sisaket with special products or join in many lively festivals here as Dok Lamduan Festivals, Half and Quarter Marathon to Mor e-Dang, etc.