Klong Mahorathuk
The Mahorathuk drum is kept at Wat Matchimawat (Wat Klang), not far from Don Tan District Office. This ancient artifact is over 3,000 years…
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Phra That Maha Chai
The Phra That Maha Chai is located at Wat Khosadaram, Tambon Maha Chai, some 40 kilometers from Nakhon Phanom town on the Nakhon Phanom-Sakon…
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This bronze image of a seated Buddha is in the attitude of subduing evil. It has very fine characteristics. The lap width is 28…
Read storyStatue of Phraya Surin Phakdi
This structure was erected in 1984 to commemorate the establishment of Surin Province by him. The monument is situated at the southern entrance to…
Read storySurin Elephant Roundup
The province of Surin has been an elephant’s habitat since ancient times and the local townspeople of Surin are skilled in rounding up, training…
Read storyWat Maha Wanaram
Located on Sappasit Road, is an ancient temple of the city. Its former name was Wat Luang Mani Choti Sisawat; later on, the name…
Read storyUbon Ratchathani Cultural Centre
Located in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, the centre features several halls that display Isans history, local wisdom, religion, geography and culture. The centres 7-story…
Read storyKo Laoya Island
This wonderful island which is less than 1 kilometer long and 300 meters wide with beautiful beaches, crystal-clear water and colorful corals lies about…
Read storyKhao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre
The Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre on Trat-Khlong Yai Highway at Km. 48 was formerly a facility to assist Cambodian refugees who fled…
Read storySunthon Phu Memorial
Five kilometers further on from Laem Mae Phim on the beach road (Highway No. 3145) is the Sunthorn Phu Memorial. The place was built…
Read storyIslands in Chumphon
Ko Maphrao This is a small island with 50-metre long, beautiful beach, including the coral reef in the west. Visitors who wish to visit…
Read storyKhlong Phrao National Park
Being the origin of rivers and canals in Chumphon, this Park covers the area in Amphoe Thung Tako, and Amphoe Mueang. Use highway no.41…
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