Kalasin, the land of Pong
Lang music, is an ancient city with many
interesting historical sites. 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.
In additon, the province is well known for
their silk cloth with the uniquely beautiful
and intricate ‘phrae wa’ designs,
that can only be found here. The fabrics
are hand-woven on traditional looms after
undergoing many delicate ‘mudmee’
dying techniques.
Kalasin has an area of 6,946 square kilometres.
It is divided into 18 districts (Amphoe):
Muang Kalasin, Yang Talat, Kamalasai,
Sahatsakhan, Kuchi Narai, Tha Khantho,
Somdet, Khao Wong, Huai Mek, Kham Muang,
Nong Kung Si, Na Mon, Huai Phung, Rong
Kham, Na Khu, Sam Chai, Don Chan and Khong
Chai.
