Maha Sarakham Travel Guide

 pattayaraj Says:  This is private museum where established by one artist who 's Mahasarakham local. The museum exhibits his paintings and a big collection of local stuffs esp. buffalo skulls. All artifacts he collect was found on his journey in Northeastern Thailand. 

 pattayaraj Says:  If you have more time to walk around. The old section 's a good area to enjoy with lifestyle of local, old style buildings and some important places of Mahasarakham. Try to notice some old shophouses, some was built from soil mixed with wooden which can reduce the heat from... 

 pattayaraj Says:  Located at Nong Kha Public Park. It was established by local municipality in 2546 B.E.It exhibits about Maha Sarakham history to present stories especially on local lifestyle, beliefs, architecture and the root of city governor.Admission fee: free of charge. 

 pattayaraj Says:  This temple 's one old temple in Mahasarakarm. It was built in 2408 B.E. by the first city governor. Some interesting buildings 're old Ubosot or ordination hall,Palm Manuscript museum and artifacts museum. 

 pattayaraj Says:  In this area,the archaeologists found some evidences which told about Champasri city. It was ancient city where flourished in Dvaravati period. All artifacts which found in this area represented in Khon Kaen National Museum. The most important artifact is the small stupa... 

 pattayaraj Says:  This museum collects vernacular house from all over Northeastern Thailand. They rebuilt in the ground of museum and exhibits some local stuffs which related to Northeastern people way of life. Such as weaving method,fishing methods,agriculture method,... This museum also... 

 shrimp56 Says:  All of the sights we saw were outside the town itself. Phrathat Nadun is a Buddhist temple or "pagoda" that serves the local population as a center for their devotions. Please see the travelogue for more images and information. 

 shrimp56 Says:  Laterite is a sandstone formed from soil rich in iron. Since it is low in silica it is subject to deterioration. It is found most often in tripical and subtropical climates. The remaining building at Ku Santarat was built between 1107 and 1157 CE in the Khmer style. 

 shrimp56 Says:  A closeup of one of the buildings representing rural life in NE Thailand. The top photo is of something I saw next to each house in the museum. I never got a good explanation -- whether is was food storage or a shrine or?? 

 citizen33 Says:  This is the best Thai-style steakhouse in the city. It is a more up-market establishment than the more student-oriented places like Boom Steak. The menu contains exotic menu items like Ostrich steak as well as the stable items. There is a good range of alcoholic drinks. If... 

 citizen33 Says:  If you cannot do without your French fries, and want a change from the KFC in Serm Thai, you can try this steakhouse on the Khamrieng Road adjoining the new campus of Mahasarakham University. This is a simple but clean restaurant, with a choice of outside tables overlooking... 

 shrimp56 Says:  Our hosts provided a "picnic" for us near the Ban I San Museum. It came wrapped in wax paper tied with a string -- a simple solution to the portability problem in a rural area! Mine was spicy chicken with basil, one of the few spicy options available. It was very tasty. Our... 

 shrimp56 Says:  There are cheaper ways to travel [although there are some new budget Thai airlines], but if your time is limited, take the plane! .There are regular flights from Bangkok that take about an hour BUT you still must get to Maha Sarakham. We went by a bus sent by our hotel. The... 

 shrimp56 Says:  Our hosts arrange for a three part evening -- first were the dancers. I learned that young Thai girls push their hands back to try to train them for the dancing. Please visit the travelogue for more pictures of the dancers. 

 shrimp56 Says:  Our hosts honored us with many traditional elements including this greeting ceremony -- the oldest women were honored by sitting close to the ceremony. The man dressed in white led the ritual which ended with the tying of strings around each others' wrists as friendship...