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SiSaKet

The land of Khmer ruins, good onion and garlic, Somdet Park, Dong Lamduan, various traditions, and utmost harmony.

Si Sa Ket province is located in the southern portion of Thailands Northeastern Isan region. As Si Sa Ket borders Cambodia there are a number of Khmer ruins throughout the region and the history of the provincial capital is believed to date back to the Angkorian era. The greatest of these ruins in the region, and one of the most spectacular Khmer temples ever constructed, is Preah Vihear. Phra Vihan, as it is referred to in Thai, is a temple that was constructed atop a cliffside escarpment that lies across the border in Cambodia but is far more accessible as a day trip from Si Sa Ket, where Prasat Khao Phra Wihan National Park contains a number of decent sights prior to crossing the border.

In addition to architectural diversity, Si Sa Ket contains many ethnic tribes, including Suay, Lao, Khmer, and Yer that have settled in the province over the centuries. Old town Si Sa Ket, formerly known as Muang Kukhan, was located at Ban Prasat Si Liam Dong Lamduan, in present Tambon Duan Yai, Amphoe Wang Hin, but was relocated to its present location during the reign of King Rama V, around one hundred years ago.


Rich with Khmer Ruins, Si Sa Ket is an interesting destination. In addition to serving as the gateway to visit Preah Vihear (Phra Vihan), the cliff-top Khmer temple across the border in Cambodia, the province has plenty of fruit, such as rambutan and durian, which are available at the beginning of rainy season.

Transport
Si Sa Ket is best reached via private car or public bus. However, it is possible to take a train or plane to nearby Ubon Ratchathani an then a short bus to Si Sa Ket. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaew, motorbike taxi, and tuk tuk.

Getting to and from Si Sa Ket

  • By Train:
    Ordinary, rapid, and express trains regularly leave Bangkoks Hua Lumphong and Bang Sue Stations for Si Sa Ket. The route is 515 kilometers. For more information, call the State Railway of Thailand at 1690, 0-2220-4334, 02220-4444, the Si Sa Ket Railway Station at 0-4561-1525, or visit www.railway.co.th
  • By Car:
    From Bangkok take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Saraburi and Highway No. 2 (Mittraphap Road) to Nakhon Ratchasima, then use Highway No.226 to Si Sa Ket via Buri Ram and Surin, a total distance of 571 kilometers.
  • By Bus:
    Buses depart from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) 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 Air:
    Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani and continue by bus to Si Sa Ket. Call Thai Airways at Tel: 1566, 0 2628 2000 or visit Thai AirAsia at www.airasia.com for more information.

Getting Around Si Sa Ket

As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and some form of tuk tuk are usually available for private charter as well.

Getting to Preah Vihear (Phra Vihan) :
Use Highway No. 221 from Si Sa Ket past Amphur Phayuha, Sri Rattana, and Kanthala Lak; a total distance of 87 Kilometers.


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