Noted
for its numerous Khom-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.
Places of Interest
Princess Mother Park 1 km. from the province on Kasikam Road, the park is located in Si Sa Ket Agricultural College, Tambon Nong Khrok, Amphoe Muang. It is consturcted in honour of the Princess Mother on her 80th birthday anniversary.
Prasat Hin (stone castle) at Wat Sa Kampang Yai just two kilometers away from the Uthumphon Phisai district office, is located on a high slope on the edge of the Ban Sa Kampang village. Built of sandstone with carvings of various scenes, its main gate is inscribed with Khom 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 Khom rulers.
About fourteen kilometers further away from the district office is the Prasat Hin Wat Kamphaeng Noi thought to have been constructed during the same period as the above-mentioned structure.
Prasat Phu Fai twenty kilometers away from Amphoe Kantharalak to the Southwest, is built of redstone and rocks extracted from nearby mountains.
The millennium-old Prang (pagoda) Ku in Amphoe Prang Ku is erected with large bricks similar to the style of Prasat Si Khon Phum in Surin.
A small yet beautiful waterfall, the Huai Chan is only twelve kilometers away from Amphoe Khun Han. Lush shrubberies and trees provide cool, shady relaxation on a picnic.