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.
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