'''Maha Sarakham''' (?????????, also spelt Mahasarakham) is the provincial capital of Maha Sarakham Province.

Understand

Get in

Regular bus service from several nearby cities is available daily. Banner signs at the bus station are printed in Thai and English. You may either purchase a ticket before you get on the bus, or just pay in baht after you get on the bus.

In February 2007, bus fare from Khon Kaen to Maha Sarakham was 45 baht for a one way ticket.

The last bus out of town is often at 6 or 7 pm, so inquire before you stay too long.

Get around

See

Do

Buy

There is a modern shopping center on the main street between the bus station and the Taksila hotel. Here you will find the obligatory KFC restaurant, several banks as well as excellent street food vendors.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

  • '''Taksila Hotel''' - nice, but not spectacular, accommodation. Room prices start around 700 baht per night (February 2007)
  • Get out