Situated in the heart of
Northeastern Thailand, the small province of
Maha Sarakham is considered to be a regional
education centre, earning the name "Taksila of Isan"
(Taksila was a city where education of all branches
centered around in ancient India). The province also
houses a sacred Buddha image and has many historical
sites, with the province being the former site of
the ancient Dvaravati city of Nakhon Champa Si. Maha
Sarakham's beautiful hand woven silk and cotton
fabrics are sought after for their original
patterns.
Maha Sarakham is
470 kilometres from Bangkok and has an area of
approximately 5,291 square kilometres. The province
is divided into the following districts: Muang,
Kantharawichai, Kosum Phisai, Wapi Pathum, Borabue,
Phayakkhaphum Phisai, Na Chueak, Chiang Yuen, Na
Dun, Kae Dam,Yang Si Surat, Kut Rang and
Chuen Chom.
