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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