KALASIN

Location : Northeast, Thailand
Area : 6,946.746 sq. km
Population : 975,562
Distance from Bangkok : 519 Kilometers

Transportation

By Car

From Bangkok, take Bangkok-Saraburi-Nakhon Ratchasima route (Highway No. 2). When arriving to Nong Phai, use Highway No. 23 to Maha Sarakham, then take Highway No. 209 to Kalasin, a total distance of 519 kilometres.

By Bus

Air-conditioned buses and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every day.
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About Kalasin

Kalasin, the land of Pong Lang music and the famous Phrae Wa cloth, is 519 kilometres from Bangkok. It is the site of the ancient city of Fa Daet Song Yang and one of the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in northeastern Thailand.

Place attraction

Amphoe Yang Talat

Lam Pao Dam
This dam can be reached by taking Highway No. 209 (Kalasin - Maha Sarakham) for 10 kilometres, turn right and drive for 26 kilometres. This earth dam is 33 metres high from water level and is 7.8 kilometres long. The dam is built across the Pao and Huai Yang rivers, creating a double reservoir. It was built to alleviate floods, help agriculture and is also used for fish breeding. The beach along the lake is a popular rest spot for locals.

Amphoe Na Khu

Phu Faek Forest Park (Dinosaur Footprints)
There, they discovered seven footprints of meat-eating dinosaurs, assumed to live there around 140 million years ago. At present, there are only 4 footprints that can be seen clearly.

Map Of Kalasin provinces

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