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.
