'''Sa Kaew''' (???????) is the provincial capital of Sa Kaew Province.
'''''The Frontier of the East, Beautiful Forests and Splendid Waterfalls, Plenty of Ancient Civilisations and the Commercial Venue between Thailand and Cambodia.'''''
Sa Kaew is an eastern border province of Thailand, located approximately 245 kilometres from Bangkok. In the past, it was once an important and prosperous community with a long history since the Suvarnabhumi and the Dvaravati Kingdoms, which can be noticed from the group of various remains of ancient monuments and architecture, scattered in the provinces, as well as, artefacts telling the history and glory of the past to the descendants.
Apart from the historical ancient remains worthy for study, Sa Kaew also possesses abundant natural resources such as the Pang Sida National Park and the Ta Phraya National Park, as well as, the natural canyonlike soil sculpture caused by ground subsidence called _gLalu_h with unique characteristics.
At the Thai border in Amphoe Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaew is a grand gate opening to Cambodia, connecting international transportation and tourism within one route. Moreover, Rong Kluea Market offers both cheap and second-hand products from various neighbouring countries.
Sa Kaew is the 74th province of Thailand and was originally a satellite town of Prachin Buri (called Prachim in the past). In 1933, the system of Thesaphiban or administrative circle was abolished and Prachin Buri was uplifted to a province. Therefore, Sa Kaew became a district in Prachin Buri. It was later separated from the province and officially acclaimed a province on 1st December, 1993.
The history of Sa Kaew can be traced back for over 4,000 years, starting from the Neolithic ? Metal Age with a discovery of artefacts at Ban Khok Makok, Khao Sip Sub-district, Khao Chakan District. In a later period, other antiques were found such as in Aranyaprathet and Ta Phraya Districts, presenting evidence that Sa Kaew was once an important and prosperous community during the Chenla ? Dvaravati Periods with their own civilisation and culture under the kings or rulers who believed in Hinduism, both the Shivaite and Vishnuite sects. It can be observed from the ancient remains and inscriptions in the Pallava script at Prasat Khao Noi, Khao Rang, and Chong Sa Chaeng, etc, especially the Pallava inscription at Prasat Khao Noi, Aranyaprathet District, which has been considered as the oldest piece of evidence discovered in Thailand that states the year of its construction, in approximately the year 637.
Moreover, there were discoveries of evidence reflecting the civilisation during the 10th - 11th century within this area such as various Prasats or sanctuaries made of bricks or stone, ceramic kilns, ancient moats which have left traces until the present time, including 2 inscriptions in Prasat Sdok Kok Thom, estimated to date from the 10th century. This Prasat was constructed to be a religious shrine of the God Shiva as stated in the 1st inscription that in 937, King Jayavarman IV had this inscription placed in this Prasat as an announcement prohibiting servants dedicated to this shrine to serve in other businesses, but only take care and conduct a worshipping ceremony to the Shiva Lingam ? a Hindu phallic symbol of creative power ? or other sacred images enshrined in this Prasat. On the other hand, the other inscription praised the good deeds of King Udayadityavarman II, who had this ancient sanctuary renovated, as well as, finished an inscription on the civilisation and religion. From the aforementioned inscriptions and remains, the system of administration utilised by the Ancient Khmer Empire over the area can be noticed. Therefore, this province can be considered as intellectual heritage which has been passed on and is valuable for further study.
Sa Kaew covers a total area of approximately 7,195 square kilometres or 4,496,961 rai.
Sa Kaew is divided into 7 districts and 2 minor districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang Sa Kaew, Amphoe Watthana Nakhon, Amphoe Aranyaprathet, Amphoe Ta Phraya, Amphoe Khao Chakan, Amphoe Wang Nam Yen, Amphoe Khlong Hat, King Amphoe Khok Sung and King Amphoe Wang Sombun.
'''Distances from Amphoe Mueang Sa Kaew to other districts'''
'''Distances from Sa Kaew to nearby provinces:'''
There are 4 routes to Sa Kaew as follows:
#From Bangkok, take Phahon Yothin Road to Rangsit, keep left and cross the ring bridge to Highway 305, passing Ongkharak District and Nakhon Nayok Province. Enter Highway 33, passing Kabin Buri District to Sa Kaew Province. The total distance is 214 kilometres. #From Bangkok, take Highway 1 and turn right at Hin Kong Intersection. Go along Highway 33, passing Nakhon Nayok Province, and Kabin Buri District. The total distance is 245 kilometres. #From Bangkok, take Highway 304, passing Min Buri District and Chachoengsao Province to Phanom Sarakham District. At Km. 35, turn right to Kabin Buri District along Highway 304. At Km. 95, turn right again into Highway 33 to Sa Kaew Province. The total distance is 210 kilometres. #From Bangkok, take Highway 304, passing Min Buri District to Chachoengsao Province. Then, take the route to Phanom Sarakham District, passing the Khao Hin Son Royal Development Study Centre. At Km. 54, there is a crossroads. Turn right to Sa Kaew Province by taking Highway 359 for 65 kilometres. It is a shortcut to Sa Kaew at the present time.
The Transport Company Limited provides services of both ordinary and air-conditioned buses, leaving the Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit), on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, and the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) many times a day. It takes 4 hours to Sa Kaew (3? hours by taking the Ongkharak route). For further information, contact Tel. 0 2936 2852 ? 66 ext: 311, or www.transport.co.th, or the Transport Company Limited (Sa Kaew Office) on Thetsaban Soi 9/1 Road, Tel. 0 3724 1282, Air Aran Company Limited at Tel. 0 3742 1210.
From Sa Kaew, there is a bus service to other provinces such as Chanthaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Saraburi, Buri Ram, and Nakhon Ratchasima.
The State Railway of Thailand provides a Bangkok ? Sa Kaew ? Aranyaphrathet train service 2 times a day. The first one leaves Bangkok at 5.55 a.m. and arrives at Sa Kaew at 10.32 a.m. and to Aranyaprathet at 11.30 a.m. The second one departs Bangkok at 1.05 p.m. to Sa Kaew at 5.25 p.m., and to Aranyaprathet at 6.20 p.m. Additionally, there are 2 trains to Bangkok. The first one departs Aranyaprathet at 6.35 a.m. to Sa Kaew at 7.26 a.m., and to Bangkok at 11.30 a.m., while the second one departs Aranyaprathet at 1.35 p.m. to Sa Kaew at 2.37 p.m., and to Bangkok at 7.30 p.m. The fare is 48 Baht. For further information, please contact Tel. 0 2223 7010, 0 2220 4334, 1690, or www.railway.co.th, or Sa Kaew Railway Station at Tel. 0 3726 1217.
'''Sa Kaew Sa Khwan (??????? ???????)''' are twin ponds located to the west of the centre of the town within the Sa Kaew Sa Khwan Public Park, near the Sa Kaew Municipality Office, Suwannason Road (approximately between Km. 246 ? 247) within Soi Thetsaban 2. It is believed that the water in the ponds is holy. According to legend, during the Kingdom of Thon Buri, Phraya Chakkri (Thong Duang) was appointed by King Taksin the Great to lead an army to fight the unrest in Cambodia. When the troops arrived at the place where it is currently Sa Kaew, they stopped at both ponds before the fight at Siem Reap. The troops eventually won the fight and succeeded in managing the unrest in Cambodia. Sa Kaew and Sa Khwan have become a symbol of holiness and auspiciousness, as well as the origin of the province_fs name. Moreover, the water in these ponds was once utilised in the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony.
'''City Pillar Shrine (????????????)''' is located on Highway No. 33, 4 kilometres on the left from the centre of the town toward Watthana Nakhon District, within the compound of Kanchanaphisek Park, Tha Kasem Sub-district. The shrine was constructed following the pattern and standard of the Architecture Division, the Fine Arts Department. It comprises a main prang of 6.6 metres wide and 19.1 metres high surrounded by 4 small prangs at the 4 corners. Within the shrine stands the city pillar made of Chaiyaphruek or cassia wood whose characteristics are in accordance with the ancient tradition. Its circumference at the base is 120 inches, while its height is 229 inches. Moreover, there is a golden plate of the city_fs horoscope which was anointed by H.M. the King on 12 September, 1996. The ceremony of uplifting the pillar to be enshrined in the shrine took place on 25 September, 1996. This shrine is evidence of the solidarity of the people and a symbol of the loyalty to King Rama IX, as well as, a centre of spirit and unity of the people of Sa Kaew.
'''Pang Sida National Park (?????????????????????)''' covers Mueang Sa Kaew District, Watthana Nakhon District, Ta Phraya District of Sa Kaew, and Na Di District of Prachin Buri, being a total area of 844 square kilometres or 527,500 rai. It was acclaimed a national park on 22 February, 1982. Its northern territory and some parts of its western side are the continuation of the forest line from the Thap Lan National Park. It comprises steep undulating mountain ranges, moist evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest, dry evergreen forest, deciduous dipterocarp forest, savanna, etc. It is an abundant forest where rare fauna and more than 300 species of birds are found such as gaurs, elephants, common barking deer, deer, wild boars, hornbills, peacocks, hill mynas, as well as, plenty of butterflies, especially in April and August. It is also a remaining source of freshwater crocodiles and origin of many rivers and streams such as Huai Samong, Huai Nam Yen, Huai Phra Prong, Huai Phlapphlueng, Huai Yang, Huai Loeng Phai, etc. before flowing into the Bang Prakong River or the Prachin Buri River, an important river of the East. Within the national park, there are many interesting attractions as follows:
''Namtok Pang Sida (????????????)'' is approximately 800 metres from the Office of the National Park. It is a 3?tier waterfall with a height of 10 metres. The water drops to the lower large water basin and stone terrace surrounded by shady atmosphere. It is suitable for swimming and there is a lot of water during the rainy season.
''Namtok Pha Takhian (??????????????)'' is approximately 3 kilometres from the Office of the National Park and 2 kilometres from Namtok Pang Sida. The waterfall is accessible by walking through two paths. Direction signs are located at every 300 metres along the routes which are shady with abundant trees. It is the last cataract that shares a similar stream with Namtok Pang Sida. The water is dropping from a 10-metre cliff. It is suitable for trekking and nature studying.
''Thungya Pong Krathing (??????????????????)'' was originally an old village which has become an abandoned grass field after the people migrated out from this area. It is similar to the grass field at Mo Singto in the Khao Yai National Park. There are many kinds of wildlife searching for food in this area. The park has settled an artificial salt lick and an animal observatory tower. From the road in the national park, there is a crossroads at Km. 3.5 and Km. 6. Continue by walking further for 2 kilometres. Along the Pong Krathing nature study route, there is a natural salt lick where wild animals can be easily found.
''Namtok Tham Khangkhao (???????????????)'' From the Office of the National Park to Km. 22, walk further for 10 kilometres. Near the waterfall, there are many bats - Khangkhao - in the cave. It is a beautiful waterfall located in the middle of a deep forest, which takes 3 days and 2 nights for a round trip. A request for a ranger can be done at the Office of the National Park.
''Namtok Thap Sung (???????????)'' is a new waterfall of the National Park. Along the way, there is a nature study route, where there are various kinds of plants. It is 1.5 kilometres by walking from Km. 22.
''The Viewpoint Spot (????????)'' is a wide valley, located between Km. 25 and Km. 35. The surrounding scenery, picturesque sunrises and sunsets can be admired from this spot. It is accessible by driving from the Office of the National Park.
''A Group of Khwae Makha Waterfalls (??????????????????)'' At Km. 40, walk further for 6 kilometres. The Khwae Makha Waterfall drops from a 70-metre high cliff. Trekking and camping can be done. Nearby, there are ''Namtok Rak Sai Yoi (???????????????)'' 500 metres from ''Namtok Khwae Makha'', ''Namtok Lan Hin Yai (???????????????'') , 1.5 kilometres away, ''Namtok Suan Man - Suan Thong (???????????? ??????)'' , 3 kilometres, and ''Namtok Man Thara (?????????????),'' 4 kilometres from Namtok Khwae Makha. It takes 2 - 3 days to travel to these waterfalls because they are located deep in the forest.
''Phukhao Chedi (???????????)'' is an accumulation of rocks with cracks similar to those at Phu Hin Rong Kla. It is 4 metres high, while its circumference is 25 metres. It is located at the National Park_fs Po Do 1 (Kaeng Yai Mak) Ranger Station, 50 kilometres from the Office of the National Park.
''Freshwater Crocodiles at Kaeng Yai Mak (???????????????????????????)'' is approximately 5 kilometres from the Office of the National Park. Turn into Ban Khlong Phak Khom ? Thung Pho for 50 kilometres. It is a place where freshwater crocodiles have been discovered since 1981 to have remained in the Huai Nam Yen Forest, where there is an observatory tower provided near the National Park_fs Po Do 1 (Kaeng Yai Mak) Ranger Station.
''Accommodation:'' The Park provides 3 bungalows, costing 900 - 1,000 Baht / 6 persons / night, and a camping area. The tent rental fee is 150 - 300 Baht, while the camping area costs 30 Baht / night for an adult, and 10 Baht / night for a child. For further information, contact the Pang Sida National Park, P.O. Box 55, Tha Yaek Sub-district, Mueang District, Sa Kaew Province 27000 at Tel. 0 3724 6100, 0 3724 3775, or the National Park Office, the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, Bang Khen District, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2561 4292 ext: 724 ? 725, 0 2579 5734, 0 2579 7223.
''To get there:''
'''By car:''' From Mueang Sa Kaew, take Highway No. 3462 to the north for 27 kilometres. The park will be on the right side.
'''By bus:''' A Song Thaeo, routing Sa Kaew ? Ban Khlong Nam Khiao is provided from the bus terminal from 9.00 a.m. ? 3.30 p.m. The total distance is 27 kilometres to the Office of the National Park. The fare is 25 Baht a person, or the Song Thaeo rental fee is 300 Baht.
'''By train:''' The Bangkok ? Aranyaprathet Train runs to Sa Kaew Railway Station. Then, continue by taking a Sa Kaew ? Ban Khlong Nam Khiao bus for approximately 27 kilometres to the Office of the National Park.
'''Tha Krabak Reservoir (????????????????????)''' is situated at Mu 10, Tha Yaek Sub-district, 37 kilometres from Mueang Sa Kaew. It is a large reservoir under the Royal Initiative of H.M. the King to improve the irrigation system on the plain in the valley. It is an earthfill dam with a height of 17.5 metres and a length of 720 metres. The surrounding area is a tall forest, where various kinds of plants both perennial and decorative ones are grown. It is an attraction with beautiful scenery, suitable for relaxation and admiring nature. For further information, contact Tel. 0 6133 2668 or Sa Kaew Irrigation Project, Tel. 0 3726 1667.
'''Namtok Tha Krabak (??????????????)''' is 1 kilometre beyond the Tha Krabak Reservoir. The entrance to the waterfall is not yet conveniently accessible. The waterfall comprises 3 tiers. Each tier is 400 - 500 metres apart from one another. Below each tier lies a water basin which is suitable for swimming.
'''Khao Chakan (?????????)''' is located at Khao Chakan Sub-district, next to Wat Tham Khao Chakan, 17 kilometres from Mueang Sa Kaew District along Highway No. 317 (Sa Kaew ? Chanthaburi) between Km. 131-132, on the left turn. It is a limestone mountain whose ridge is 90 degrees against the north and the south. Its summit is 240 metres above sea level. It comprises 3 mountains lining up. Khao Chakan is the largest and stands in the middle between Phukhao Ming on the left and Khao Falami on the right. The three mountains are established as the Khao Chakan Arboretum under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora. The Arboretum is a residence of wild monkeys, as well as, millions of bats flying in a long line in the evening. At the foot of the hill stands a temple called Wat Tham Khao Chakan.
'''Wat Tham Khao Chakan (???????????????)''' covers an area of 28 rai, 2 ngan, 8 square wa. It is a temple of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. It comprises an ordination hall, a reinforced concrete building constructed in 1990, a monk residence which is half concrete, half wood, and steps to the mountain summit, where there is a viewpoint to admire panoramic scenery. There are 72 small caves within the compound of Khao Chakan. The popular ones are Tham Muet, Tham Hanuman, Tham Khao Thalu, Tham Mahahing, Tham Namthip and Tham Kaew Phlai Chumphon. The spot of interest is the replica of the Buddha_fs footprint at Tham Khao Thalu.
'''Khao Sam Sip Reservoir (????????????????????)''' is at Khao Sam Sip Sub-district. From Mueang Sa Kaew District, take Highway 317 until reaching Km. 137 - 138, turn left for approximately 10 kilometres or around 2 kilometres beyond Wat Khao Sam Sip. It is under the supervision of the Khao Chakan Development Project (Ban Khao Sam Sip) under the Royal Initiative. Its office is located next to the Khao Sam Sip Reservoir near the foot of the mountain. Many activities are organised such as star watching, bird watching, trekking to study nature along the 3 routes led by officials and local people. These activities can be called _gStar-watching at Night and Bird-watching in the Morning_h. Accommodation and a camping area are provided. Contact the Head of the Project at Tel. 08 1983 5987 or the Khao Chakan Development Project (Ban Khao Sam Sip) under the Royal Initiative, P.O. Box 20, Mueang Sa Kaew District, Sa Kaew Province 27000.
'''Khao Chakan Arboretum (????????????????????)''' is situated at Khao Chakan Sub-district, within the compound of Wat Khao Chakan, 17 kilometres from Mueang Sa Kaew District along Highway 317 (Sa Kaew-Chanthaburi), between Km. 131 - 132, slightly on the left turn. It is a limestone mountain whose ridge is 90 degrees against the north and the south. Its summit is 240 metres above sea level. It comprises 3 mountains lining up. Khao Chakan is the largest and stands in the middle between Phukhao Ming on the left and Khao Falami on the right. The three mountains are established as Khao Chakan Arboretum under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora. The arboretum is a residence of wild monkeys, as well as, millions of bats flying in long lines in the evening. At the foot of the hill stands a temple called Wat Tham Khao Chakan. There are steps rising up to the top of the mountain. There are 72 small caves within the compound of Khao Chakan. The popular ones are Tham Muet, Tham Hanuman, Tham Khao Thalu, Tham Mahahing, Tham Namthip and Tham Kaew Phlai Chumphon. The spots of interest are the replica of the Buddha_fs footprint at Tham Khao Thalu and the viewpoint spot from which the panoramic scenery can be admired.
'''Bamboo Ceramic Basketry Village (?????????????????????????????????)''' is located at Mu 3, Thung Maha Charoen Sub-district. The housewives of this village come together and form a group in the form of a cooperative known as Chai Phatthana Women Cooperative which produces and demonstrates the production of ceramic wrapped with bamboo basketry, called the bamboo ceramics, famous for their delicacy and beauty. It is open from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The head of the group is Mrs. Mut Suesat. For further information, contact Tel. 08 9936 9715.
''To get there:'' From Sa Kaew District, take Highway 317 to the milestones of Km. 120 - 121, turn right into Ta Lang Nai ? Khlong Ta Sun Road for 19 kilometres or take Highway 317, until reaching Km. 128 - 129, turn right into Highway 3434. A police booth will be on the right. Go further for 11 - 12 kilometres to the Khlong Yai intersection, turn right for 8 kilometres into Ban Chai Phatthana Soi 4.
'''Namtok Khao Takrup (??????????????)''' is situated in Maha Charoen Sub-district. From Mueang Sa Kaew District, take Highway 317, shops offering Wang Nam Yen_fs wooden furniture will be on the right hand side. Pass the shops for 20 metres, the So Ko 3019 Road will be on the right. Go further for 28 kilometres to the parking lot. Continue for a 2-kilometre walk. The total distance is 30 kilometres. It is another beautiful waterfall. Along both sides, a variety of plants and birds will be found. It is suitable for adventure and conservation tourism. The waterfall is 50 metres high. Most tourists are locals. For further information, contact the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tel. 0 3850 2001, and Thung Maha Charoen Sub-district Administration Organisation.
'''Wang Namyen Hospital (???????????????????)''' is a model hospital, which conducts herbal treatment and healthcare. Take Highway 317 until reaching Km. 108. There are hot compressed massage and herbal steam services provided, as well as, an offer of herbal medicine and products from nature such as shampoo, balm, oil, and herbal tea. It is open Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. ? 4.00 p.m. (during office hours) and 4.30 p.m. ? 9.00 p.m. (out of office hours). For further information, please contact the Traditional Thai Medicine Section, Tel. 0 3725 1108 - 9.
'''Wangnamyen Dairy Cooperative Limited (???????????????????? ?????)''' is located at 669 Mu 1, Chanthaburi ? Sa Kaew Road (Highway No. 317), Wang Mai Sub-district, at the Khlong Hat Intersection. It is the second biggest dairy production venue of the country, established in 1987. At present, there are more than 1,000 members and more than 30,000 milk cows with a production capacity of 70 tones of raw milk a day. Its management system is so effective that the cooperative was chosen the national best cooperative of the year 1997. Its production process is conducted with quality, similar to the raw materials used. The milk, therefore, possesses a good taste and smell. Pasteurized products are delivered to schools, while the UHT ones are offered in front of the cooperative. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. ? 5.00 p.m. Visit the website: www.wnydairy.co.th for more information or contact Tel. 0 3725 1862-3, 0 3751 7111-3 or Fax. 0 3751 7136.
''To get there:'' There is a van from Victory Monument to the cooperative, costing 160 Baht/ person. It departs every 45 minutes. The departing spot is under the expressway on Phahon Yothin Road.
'''Namtok Khao Sip Ha Chan (??????????????????)''' is located at Ban Wang Phai, Wang Thong Sub-district. It is a very beautiful waterfall due to the large amount of water flowing throughout the year. The surrounding area is abundant with forest and a variety of birds, suitable for ecotourism. For further information, contact Tel. 0 9938 4218, 0 9832 5820, 0 7129 0225.
'''Queen Sirikit Chaloem Phra Kiat Public Water Park (???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????? ???????????????)''' is located at Mu 6, Khlong Hat Sub-district, behind Khlong Hat District Office. It is a big irrigation reservoir, covering an area of 250 rai, with beautiful scenery of mountains and streams, as well as, comfortable atmosphere, suitable for relaxation. There are restaurants provided. For further information, contact the Khlong Hat District Administration Organisation at Tel. 0 3744 5108, 08 9936 3880.
Tham Nam (??????) is situated within the compound of Ban Khao Chan Daeng, between the Ta Ngok and Kok Mamuang mountain ranges, 16 kilometres from Khlong Hat District Office. It is a cave with a running stream throughout the year. The cave is 500 metres deep, while the level of water inside is 10 - 220 centimetres deep. Inside the cave are beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. Some of them are spreading, similar to a curtain. Moreover, there is a small waterfall inside the cave. It is suitable for adventure lovers who can swim. Equipments that should be prepared are non-absorbent outfit, a waterproof torch, a lamp, a lighter, a rubber raft, and a life buoy or life jacket. Please contact for a local guide at the Khlong Kai Thuean Sub-district Administration Organisation in advance at Tel. 0 3724 6089, 08 9887 3762, 08 1069 5404.
''To get there:'' Go from Wang Nam Yen District for 47 kilometres and turn left at the crossroads to Khlong Hat District for 13 kilometres. At the Khlong Hat District Office, proceed to the direction of Ban Khao Chan Daeng for 16.7 kilometres and turn left into Khao Ta Ngok for 18 kilometres to the entrance of the cave.
'''Chong Klam Bon Wildlife Breeding Station (?????????????????????????????????)''' is located in Nong Mak Fai Sub-district, covering a total area of 430 rai. This station is an office under the supervision of the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, established in 1983 under the Royal Initiative of H.M the Queen, to be a breeding station for rare and endangered animals. It is also a research station on the wildlife, providing knowledge and understanding on wild animals. The station is divided into breeding sections proportionate with the categories of the animals. The animals are bred in the environment that is as similar to their natural habitat as possible. Some are let free to search for their own food, while some live in the zoo. There are various kinds of animals such as foxes, brow-antlered deer, sambars, bantengs, and binturongs. Besides, birds found within the station are peacocks, Oriental pied hornbills, great pied hornbills, wreathed hornbills, wrinkled hornbills, homrais, hill mynas, blue magpies, and the most important are white-winged wood ducks, a symbol of the province. The compound of the station is clean and shady. It is suitable for a family trip to study rare wildlife. For further information, contact Tel. 08 1351 8823.
''To get there:'' Take the similar route to the Pang Sida National Park, passing Tha Krabak Reservoir for 500 metres, turn left and go further for 4 kilometres.
'''Phra Prong Dam (????????????)''' is the largest irrigation dam in Sa Kaew, located at Mu 3, Ban Rabo Hukwang and Mu 6, Ban Huai Chan, Chong Kum Sub-district. Most of the area is forest within the compound of the Pang Sida National Park, which has become flooded, making its scenery beautiful. It is also a habitat of various kinds of birds, abundant with freshwater fish, and suitable for a trip to admire nature. Interesting activities organised are cruising and admiring the surroundings around the dam, trekking and studying nature, as well as, bird watching. For further information, contact Tel. 0 3726 1667 or 0 3724 2667.
''To get there:'' Take Highway 33 and then Highway 3198 for 35 kilometres.
'''King Naresuan the Great_fs Statue (????????????????????????????????????????)''' is situated within the Chaloem Phra Kiat Park, along Highway 33, opposite the Watthana Nakhon District Office. This statue was erected because in the past, Watthana Nakhon District was once an area where King Naresuan the Great resided during the battles in the East in 1593. The statue is in a standing posture with a height of 280 metres, raising the sword above his head, demonstrating his power of governance and protection for his people.
'''Luangpho Thong or Phrakhru Rattana Sarathikhun (?????????? ??????????????????????)''' is a monk of Wat Sa Kaew, Mueang District, Sa Kaew. He possesses knowledge in academic and traditional medicine. The monk uses his medical skills to treat and cure sick people, as well as, is a developer. Therefore, he has been widely respected among the people of Sa Kaew and nearby provinces who come to pay respect and ask for their prosperous lives.
'''Wat Nakhon Tham (??????????)''' is located near Watthana Nakhon Sub-district Municipality and Watthana Nakhon District Police Station, approximately 1 kilometre from the railway station and Suwannason Road. Its construction period is not yet known. It was originally called _gWat Sa Lop_h and later changed into Wat Nakhon Tham after the auspicious name of Phrakhru Wiwat Nakhon Tham. Within the compound of the temple are interesting attractions, Luangpho Khao, an ancient Buddha image aged around 100 years in a cross-legged posture, and cast of lime (white soil from Nong Din Chi). The image is 130.9 centimetres wide at its lap and 199 centimetres high. It is well-known due to its holiness. Luangpho Khao was taken from an abandoned temple at Ban Chik in 1925. During the ceremony, there was a miracle. Monks in the event clearly saw the tears of Luangpho Khao dropping from the image_fs eyes. Moreover, there was a heavy rain during that time. Furthermore, the Luangpho Khao_fs hall also houses the Buddha_fs Relics, brought from Wat Pamadunla Racha Maha Wihan, in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, a replica of the Buddha_fs Footprint and the image of Phra Siam Devadhiraj. The hall is open from 6.00 a.m. ? 7.00 p.m. For further information, contact Wat Nakhon Tham at Tel. 08 9824 3065.
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'''Prasat Ban Noi (??????????????)''' is located at Mu 4, Phakkha Sub-district. It is a Prasat with 2 walls. The Outer Wall is an earth mound of 67 metres wide and 80 metres long. Outside the mound, it seems to have once had a surrounding moat that is at present shallow. On the other hand, the Inner Wall was constructed of laterite with a height of 2.2 metres. The sanctuary faces East with one entrance at this side, of which the gateway pavilion is 10.8 metres wide and 19.7 metres long. It is divided into 3 rooms inside: one each in the north and south, while the other is at the centre. Outside the boundary wall lays a pond in the northeast, with a width of 15.5 metres and a length of 20.5 metres. The edge of the pond was lined with laterite and constructed into staircase steps on its 4 sides. There is water remaining inside the pond.
Inside the boundary wall in the southeastern corner stands a construction made of laterite with a width of 4.5 metres and a length of 9 metres. It is a Bannalai - a library. However, the entrance gate and the western wall of the building were all ruined. At the centre inside the boundary wall is a Prang whose base was made of laterite with a height of 1 metre. On top is a brick construction, with only northern and southern walls remaining. The middle of the Prang was excavated illegally into a large hole. At the back outside the boundary wall is a pile of bricks, while at the front of the Prang is a piece of the moonstone doorstep made of laterite. It is possibly the doorstep of the entrance to the Prang.
Moreover, at the 500 metres northwest of the Prasat Ban Noi Ancient Monument, there is a mound of an ancient monument, where there are various holes illegally excavated and scattered rectangular laterite blocks.
''To get there:'' take Highway No. 33 (Watthana Nakhon ? Aranyaprathet) from Watthana Nakhon District for 10 kilometres. At the 800 metres prior to the Phakkha Sub-district Administration Organisation, there is a direction sign on the left. Proceed for 2 kilometres along the narrow laterite road.
For further information, please contact the Phakkha Sub-district Administration Organisation at Tel. 0 3723 2289 or the Office of Archaeology and Museum 4, Prachin Buri, at Tel. 0 3721 2610.
'''The Replica of Phra Siam Devadhiraj Image (????????????????)''' is located in front of the Aranyaprathet District Police Station. The image is 1.29 metres high. Phra Uthai Thammathari, the abbot of Wat Pa Mafai, had the replica constructed in 1975. Later, the people built a spired shelter to house the image. The laying ceremony of the foundation stone was held on 20 December, 1985. Due to the unrest inside the Cambodian border connecting to Aranyaprathet District for more than 7 years, Phrakhru Uthai Thammathari, therefore, gave the replica to Prachin Buri (at that time). The replica was taken to the frontier for protecting the soldiers, policemen, and people from the fighting. At present, Phra Siam Devadhiraj is a sacred image of the people of Aranyaprathet and those in the nearby provinces.
'''Wat Anubanphot or Khao Noi (??????????? ???? ???????)''' is located at 66 Mu 6, Ban Mai Nong Sai Sub-district, approximately 1 kilometre on Thanawithi Road from the intersection, connecting Suwannason Road. It was constructed in 1925 or during the reign of King Rama VI. Inside the temple is a beautiful ordination hall, different from others because of its square base with a width of 11.5 metres, and its pointed traditional Thai spired roof decorated in the Thai style of art. Inside the hall houses a brass replica of the Buddha_fs footprint which has been widely respected among the people of Aranyaprathet.
'''The Plant Genetic Preservation Project under the Royal Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (??????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????)''' is situated within the compound of the Border Patrol Police Division 12, Aranyaprathet, on Thanawithi Road, Ban Mai Nong Sai Sub-district. It is open as an ecotourism attraction for tourists with a speaker guiding around the place and providing an explanation on various species of plants, herbs, as well as, the 1,500 ? 2,000 flying foxes, residing in this area for 10 years. The distance from the town of Aranyaprathet to the division is approximately 4 kilometres. For further information, please contact Tel. 0 3723 1096, 0 3723 1869, 0 3723 1012.
'''Prasat Khao Noi Si Chomphu (???????????????????)''' is located within the compound of Wat Khao Noi (Si Chomphu), Khlong Nam Sai Sub-district, 12 kilometres from the Aranyaprathet District to the south. This ancient remain is on the top of Khao Noi, which is a limestone mountain, 130 metres from the ground. There are 254 stair steps up to the Prasat. Otherwise, it can be accessible by car, passing Wat Khao Noi (Si Chomphu) along the 1-kilometre route around the mountain. Walk further for approximately 250 metres. It is assumed that the Prasat was constructed during the 7th century and was later renovated in the 10th century. It significance lasted until the 11th century. It is believed to have been a Hindu shrine. The Prasat is made of bricks without any use of mortar. It comprises 3 brick constructions; namely, the northern Prang, the central Prang, and the southern Wihan. However, only the central one remains in quite a good condition, while only the bases of the northern and the southern ones are left. In 1935, Prasat Khao Noi was registered as a national ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department. There have been many surveys and excavations unearthing various artefacts such as those made of metal, pottery, 5 sandstone lintels, an inscription indicating the construction period of the Prasat called _gKhao Noi Inscription_h, and a sandstone lintel in the Sombor Prei Kuk style, aged around the 7th century. The stone inscription indicates the year 637, which is considered as the oldest inscription of the country. The artefacts from the excavations were collected and displayed at the Prachin Buri National Museum.
''To get there:'' From Thahan Ruam Chit Road, passing Wat Chana Chai Si, along Highway 3067 for 500 metres, turn left for 12 kilometres, passing the Na Dong Checkpoint, and Wat Pa Aranyawasi. Wat Khao Noi (Si Chomphu) will be on the right. Pass the temple until reaching the intersection. Turn right along the way up to the mountain for approximately 1 kilometre. There will be a moderate size parking lot. Walk further for approximately 250 metres.
'''Prasat Mueang Phai (??????????????)''' is located in Mueang Phai Sub-district. The interesting object is an ancient chedi made of bricks into a rectangular shape with 4 porticos engraved into beautiful floral, vine and personage designs. It is assumed to be a chedi of the Dvaravati style. Moreover, there has been a discovery of various kinds of art objects such as Dharmacakra ? the wheel of the doctrine ? made of greenish stone, god_fs images in the Lop Buri style of art, and Buddha images in the Dvaravati style. These artefacts are at present well preserved at the Bangkok National Museum.
''To get there:'' Take the Aranyaprathet Route, pass the clock tower and go to Rat Uthit Road. Turn right at the crossroads to Ban Nong Thao (Aranyaprathet ? Mueang Phai) for approximately 7 kilometres until reaching Mueang Phai Sub-district. A direction sign of Prasat Mueang Phai will be on the left hand side. Go along the road for 400 metres, there will be ruins. Otherwise, turn right for 300 metres, a sign indicating the other site of Prasat Mueang Phai will be seen. Visitors will have to walk for approximately 15 kilometres to get there.
'''Talat Rong Kluea or Talat Chaidaen Ban Khlong Luek (???????????????? ?????????????????????)''' is located at Ban Khlong Luek, Tha Kham Sub-district, 6 kilometres from Aranyaprathet District to the east, bordering with the Thailand ? Cambodia frontier. It can be reached by taking Highway No. 33 (Sa Kaew ? Aranyaprathet). Talat Rong Kluea is an important border market on the Thai side. The word _gRong Kluea_h has originally been called because this location was once a place to reserve salt - Kluea - for further sale to the Cambodians as an ingredient to preserve fish. Then, the necessity to use salt decreased, together with the fighting inside Cambodia from 1979 ? 1993, causing the Cambodians to face famine. Therefore, Thailand came to help to solve the problem. Shops in the market are constructed in the style of school buildings, divided into rooms. Most products are from the Cambodian border such as brass products, glazed products, ceramics, crockery, clothes, curtains, electronic appliances from Russia, woven products, dried fish, etc. Go further from the market for 500 metres to reach the Khlong Luek Checkpoint to Talat Poi Pet of Cambodia. From the Ban Khlong Luek border market; there will be a van and a pick-up rental service of the tour agent to Talat Poi Pet, in Siem Riep which is the location of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. For further information, please contact Talat Ban Khlong Luek.
''Note'' At present, Khlong Luek Checkpoint is open from 7.00 a.m. ? 8.00 p.m. Visitors who wish to cross the Thailand ? Cambodia border have to comply with the following regulations:
Contact the Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Thailand in advance for information at the Sa Kaew Office Tel. 0 3742 5066-7, Aranyaprathet Immigration Checkpoint Tel. 0 3723 1131, Aranyaprathet Customs Office Tel. 0 3723 1214, and TAT Central Region Office: Region 8 Tel. 0 3731 2282, 0 3731 2284. The Kingdom of Cambodia will not allow tourists to bring cameras nor video recorders into the country. Moreover, items such as scale, wild animals, products from wild animals, onions, and garlic are prohibited to be brought from Thailand into Cambodia and vice versa.
''To get there:'' There is a Song Thaeo service from Aranyaprathet District to Talat Rong Kluea, costing 7 baht or a motorcycle service costing 50 Baht.
'''Aranyaprathet Victory Gate (??????????????????)''' is situated on the Thailand ? Cambodia border at Ban Khlong Luek, Tha Kham Sub-district. The gate was constructed in 1939. The gate consists of two posts standing on the opposite sides of the road. The shape of the left one is preserved to commemorate the brave soldiers who passed away and were injured from the battle at the frontier on the Khlong Luek side. This post is in a hexagonal shape with a height of 15 metres. Its base was a guard room but was ruined from the fighting. Therefore, renovation was conducted in 1959. On the other hand, the right one was reconstructed into a large marble boundary stone with a Garuda ? mythical bird-man ? image on top and an engraved word of _gThailand_h below, facing toward Cambodia.
'''Prasat Sadok Kok Thom (????????????????)''' is a large important ancient monument of Sa Kaew Province, located at Ban Nong Samet, Khok Sung Sub-district. It is assumed to have been constructed during the 10th century as an enshrining place of the revered images and a venue for conducting ceremonies after the Hindu belief. The remains comprise 3 towers, facing towards the East, a moat surrounding its 4 sides, as well as, 2 boundary walls: the outer one made of laterite, while the inner one, sandstone. The sanctuary was made of sandstone whose Gopura entrance gates on the east and the west still remain. Inside the surrounding gallery and in front of the main central Prang tower lie 2 constructions of sandstone Bannalai or libraries. The central tower and the one on the left hand side are ruined. In accordance with an inscription, the sanctuary was mentioned as the enshrining venue of a linga. Outside the Prasat in the east is a large rectangular pond. They are connected to each other by a stone-paved path. There was a discovery of 2 stone inscriptions in ancient Khmer script. They are important evidence indicating this Prasat_fs construction period, as well as, objective. The second stone inscription implies that it was erected to praise the honour of King Udayadityavarman II on the completion of the Prasat_fs renovation in 1052. The word Sadok Kok Thom means _ga city with abundant reeds in a large swamp_h. At present, the ancient large swamp can still be seen near the Prasat, while both stone inscriptions have been preserved at the National Library, the Fine Arts Department.
''To get there:'' Take the Aranyaprathet ? Ta Phraya Route (Highway No. 348) for approximately 25.5 kilometres to Highway No. 3381. Turn right for 8 kilometres. The Khok Sung Public Health Centre will be on the right. Turn left and go further along the road for 4 kilometres, passing Ban Nong Samet School to Km. 12. Turn right further for 2.5 kilometres to the Prasat.
'''Lalu (????)''' is a new natural tourist attraction of Sa Kaew, located at Ban Noen Kham and Ban Khlong Yang, Thappharat Sub-district, 36 kilometres from the District Office. Lalu in Khmer language means _gpenetrated_h. It is a natural phenomenon caused by the erosion of rainwater and the subsidence or collapse of soil. The condition of some part of the soil at this place is hard and durable. However, the wind has eroded it into many shapes similar to a city wall or cliffs, while some are pillars similar to those in _gPhae Mueang Phi_h of Phrae province, but smaller in size. Therefore, some people call it _gA New Phae Mueang Phi_h. As it covers an area of more than 2,000 rai, Lalu possesses beauty and uniqueness, suitable for a visit. Moreover, accommodation is provided at the Service Centre or visitors can stay at the locals_f houses. Please contact local officers for the local transportation service, as well as, a guide or a local junior one at Achan Ramphai, Tel. 0 3724 3229, 08 9094 0772 or 08 1723 4322 (after 6.00 p.m.), or Khun Yingyong (an officer of the Sub-district Administration Organisation) Tel. 08 9099 9734. (The transport rental fee is around 120 ? 160 Baht for 8 ? 10 persons).
''To get there:'' From Aranyaprathet District, go along Highway No. 348 (Aranyaprathet ? Ta Phraya). Turn left at Ban Kut Toei at Km. 35 - 36 and proceed further along Highway No. 3486 (Ban Kho Khlan ? Nong Phak Waen) for 18 kilometres. From Ban Nong Phak Waen, go along the laterite road for 1 kilometre to the village.
'''Prasat Khao Lon (?????????????)''' is situated at Ban Charoen Suk, Thappharat Sub-district. The Prasat stands in the compound of Wat Prasat Khao Lon on the summit of Khao Lon, a small hill located at the foot of Khao Sakae Krong. It comprises 4 Prang towers, but only the central one remains until the present time. The other 3, 2 at the front and 1 at the back, have already been ruined. Its characteristics are similar to Prasat Khao Noi which was constructed of bricks on a sandstone base. The top of the Prasat has been broken, while on the sandstone doorframe appears an ancient inscription. In the northeastern side of the Prasat lie 2 large ponds connected to the Prasat by an ancient path. There are traces of a village or ancient community in the past surrounding this mountain.
''To get there:'' Take Highway No. 3068 (Ta Phraya ? Buri Ram) and turn left to Ban Charoen Suk until reaching the foot of the mountain, where the Prasat is located. The distance from Ta Phraya District to Prasat Khao Lon is approximately 28 kilometres on Highway 3486 at Km. 15-16.
'''Ta Phraya National Park (?????????????????????)''' was acclaimed a national park in 1996, covering an area of 371,250 rai or 594 square kilometres. The park comprises long mountain ranges, connecting to Pang Sida National Park in the west and stretching to the Kingdom of Cambodia in the east, Thap Lan National Park and Buri Ram Province in the north, and Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaew, in the south. The Office of the National Park is also situated at this side of the park.
Geographically, it comprises a plain surrounded by mountain ranges. The important range of the national park is Banthat mountain range stretching to the east. It is a natural boundary bordering Thailand and Cambodia. At the mountain slope is a plain where abundant plants grow. The forest is in perfect condition comprising mixed deciduous forest, dry evergreen forest, and deciduous dipterocarp forest. It is an origin of many streams such as Lam Saton, Huai Sap Kradon and Lam Nang Rong, as well as, a habitat of a variety of fauna such as gaurs, wild boars, barking deer, deer, mouse deer, bears, tigers, Asian golden cats, bantengs, hyenas, jungle cats, elephants, porcupines, mongooses, etc. Moreover, there are more than 300 species of birds in the forest such as minivets, blue magpies, woodpeckers, black-crowned night-herons, emerald doves, white-rumped shamas, red jungle fowls, pheasants, and hawks. The distinctive point of this national park is the variety of nature study routes for tourists. They are suitable for those who like bird-watching, butterfly-watching, and studying species of plants and animals. Along the route, there will be a salt lick, Nam Sap ? water seepage, and viewpoint spots. Various kinds of birds and beauty of both sides of the forest will be seen. The scenery below is also admirable. Furthermore, there is a Pong Yup whose characteristics are similar to Lalu and Phae Mueang Phi, but smaller in size. It covers an area of 40 square metres.
'''Interesting Attractions within the Park'''
''The Viewpoint Spot on Phanom Dong Rak Mountain Range (??????????????????????????)'' where Phran Nut and Sakae Krong Mountain Ranges will be seen. It is located 3 kilometres from the Office of the National Park.
''Lan Krachiao (???????????)'' is a stone terrace where there is the splendour of Krachiao - curcuma - blossom and a perfect condition of the forest.
''Chong O-Bok (????????)'' is a viewpoint at the end of Thailand_fs frontier. From this spot, abundant forests and villages in the Kingdom of Cambodia can be seen. To get there: Take Highway No. 2121 to Sai Tho 1 Road.
''Mi Akson Shrine (??????????)'' houses the royal handwriting of King Rama V. It is situated on Highway 3068. Tourists usually come to pay respect to the shrine and admire the scenery at this place.
''Khao Yak (????????)'' is an ancient picture of a hermit engraved on a large stone, located at the entrance to the national park at Km.5.
''Lan Hin Tat (?????????)'' is a stone quarry with traces of the stone cutting process to construct a Prasat, as well as, is a venue where beautiful nature can be admired. Take Highway No. 2121 and walk along Sai Tri 4 Road.
''To get there:''
The entrance fee to the national park is 400 Baht for an adult, 200 Baht for a child, 10 Baht for a bicycle, 20 Baht for a motorcycle, 30 Baht for a 4-wheeled vehicle, and 100 Baht for a 6-wheeled vehicle. The park also provides accommodation and a camping site for those who wish to stay overnight. However, they have to bring their own bedding, tents and food. The park will provide only a small cooking and dining area. Contact the Ta Phraya National Park directly at P.O. Box 9, Non Din Daeng District, Buri Ram Province, Tel. 08 1723 5663, 08 9095 4438, 0 3749 8002.
'''Huai Yang Reservoir (??????????????????)''' is located at Mu 8, Ban Khok Krat, Thappharat Sub-district. From Sa Kaew Province, take Highway No. 33 to Aranyaprathet District. Turn left to Ta Phraya District for 37 kilometres and turn left again at the To Cho Do (Border Patrol Police) Checkpoint at Ban Kut Toei and go straight on for 10 kilometres. Turn left into Huai Yang Reservoir for 3 kilometres. It is suitable for relaxation and dining at the restaurant by the reservoir. For further information, contact the Sa Kaew Irrigation Project, 222 Mu 11, Watthana Nakhon Sub-district, Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaew Province 27160.
'''Eastern Cultural Fair and Sa Kaew Red Cross Fair (???????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????)''' is organised at Wat Sa Kaew Kindergarten during mid-February every year. There are processions of Sa Kaew_fs culture and products, singing contest, exhibitions of the government agencies, various forms of entertainment, and booths presenting various kinds of products.
'''Cantaloupe Day (???????????)''' is held in front of the Aranyaprathet District Office during April of every year. It is the period when the cantaloupes are harvested and offered in the market. In the fair are cantaloupe floats, cantaloupe and agricultural produce contests, exhibitions of the government authorities, a cantaloupe beauty contest, a myriad of booths, as well as, various forms of entertainment.
'''Sa Kaew Establishment Commemoration (??????????????????????????)''' is organised approximately in December of every year. In the event, there will be cultural and art processions, exhibitions, as well as, booths offering many kinds of products.
'''Dok Kaew Blooming Day (???????????????????????????)''' is held yearly at the Si Aranyothai Kindergarten and in front of the Aranyaprathet Railway Station around December. In this event, there is a procession of the Dok Kaew Blooming Day, a light, sound and mixed media presentation, a singing contest and various forms of entertainment.
'''Khao Lam (????????)''' sticky rice in bamboo stick, both with and without the Thai custard stuffing, is cooked at Ban Phrao, Khong Khlong Hat Road, Watthana Nakhon District. It can be purchased at its production venue and at the markets in Watthana Nakhon District. For further information, contact Khao Lam Pa Bang at Tel. 0 3722 5446 or Khao Lam Pa Rai at Tel. 0 3722 5054.
'''Cantaloupes (????????)''' The distinguishing point of Sa Kaew_fs cantaloupes is its sweetness and crispness which exceed those of other places. The well-known species are the Honey World and Top Marine which are widely planted in Khlong Nam Sai Sub-district and Thap Phrik Sub-district, as well as, many areas within the Watthana Nakhon District. They are offered at fruit stalls along the route to Aranyaprathet almost all year.
'''Silk of Ban Han Sai (?????????????????)''' is mainly produced at Han Sai Village, Han Sai Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District. It is a hand-woven fabric in traditional patterns with delicacy and uniqueness. For further information, contact Aunt Kanha Hanthip at Ban Han Sai Women Weaving Group, 24 Mu 1, Han Sai Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District, Tel. 0 3742 6014, 08 9831 4738.
'''Basketry (?????????????)''' includes various forms of bamboo fishtraps and containers such as Sai, Krachang, Takhong, and Lop, as well as, sieves, winnowing baskets, and different forms of container baskets. The production venue is at Khlong Nam Sai Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District. The materials used can be found locally such as bamboo, many kinds of vines, and rattan. The products are well-known due to their delicacy, neatness, beauty and durability.
'''Bamboo Ceramics (?????????????????)''' are the ceramic and wooden products wrapped with bamboo basketry. The products include vases and ash trays. The production and selling venue is at Chai Phatthana Village, Mu 13, Thung Maha Charoen Sub-district, Wang Nam Yen District, Tel. 08 9936 9715.
'''Wooden Products (????????????)''' Wang Nam Yen District has been a famous production venue of Makha Mong - Afzelia xylocarpa - wooden products for a long time. It is also one of the main occupations of the locals as a family business. Most products are made of Makha Mong, Phayung ? Siamese Rosewood, Chingchan ? Rosewood, Pradu ? Burma Padauk, and constructed into furniture such as dining tables, chairs, make-up desks, clocks, tissue boxes, and decorating accessories. They can be purchased at furniture shops in the market in Wang Nam Yen District and the Wang Nam Yen Wooden Handicraft Cooperative, located on Highway No. 317, Km. 116 ? 117 and at the Sa Kaew T-junction.
'''Swing Production and Learning Centre (???????????????????????????)''' is located at 6 Mu 5, Huai Chot Sub-district, Watthana Nakhon District, Tel. 08 6087 6707. Swings and wooden chairs at friendly prices are offered.
'''Suan Siriphon (?????????)''' is situated at 129 Mu 4, Sa Kaew ? Chanthaburi Road, Wang Nam Yen District. The sweet tamarinds and seasonal fruits such as mangoes and santols are planted and sold.
'''Antiques and Used Objects (???????? ???????)''' are products made of brass, wood, and ceramic. Most of them are replicas of the arts and patterns of ancient objects found at the frontier such as terra cotta Buddha images, god images in various stone Prasats. The antique shops include the Pho Kaew Antique, located at 75 Chit Suwan Road in Aranyaprathet District, offering antiques and used objects. Contact Tel. 0 3723 2933, 0 3722 8098.
'''I Koi Wine (??????????)''' is Thai herbal wine, a product of Ta Phraya District. I Koi is a kind of wild grapes. It is a vine similar to a grape but its leaves are brown. Its fruits are in bunches similar to grapes, the younger ones are green or brown, but are not edible. Only the full ripen ones can be eaten. They will be dark brown with a sour taste and high Vitamin C. Therefore, the community market of Kho Khlan Sub-district Administration Organisation uses them to produce wine. The I Koi will bear fruit from July to October. Moreover, there are various kinds of herbal wine made of Krachai Dam - Kaempferia, Ma Mao - Antidesma thwaitesianum, and Luk Yo - Morinda citrifolia Linn. For further information, contact the Natural Agriculture Club of Thailand, 109 Mu 4, Wang Mai Sub-district, Wang Nom Yen District, Tel. 08 1834 5366, 08 1826 3995.
'''The Sa Kaew Ban Rao Network Cooperation and Development Centre (?????????????????????????????????????????????)''' coordinates the network of organisations in the community and offers both retail and wholesale Thai intellectual products. It is situated at 525 Mu 3, Suwannason Road, Mueang District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 08 6146 7679, 08 9824 3354.
Moreover, there are souvenirs of Sa Kaew and those from Rong Kluea Market such as bamboo shoots, brass products, ceramics, crockery, curtains, basketry, sun-dried fish, crispy smoked fish, etc.
'''The Sa Kaew Aromatic Product Women Cooperative Group (??????????????? ?????????????????????????????)''' is at 543 Ban Nong Nok Khao, Suwannason Road, Mueang District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3742 5404, 0 3742 5397, 08 4779 8553, 08 1915 2095.
'''Wan Di (?????????)''' offers various kinds of desserts and souvenirs such as Khanom Wan Di, Khanom Sininat, Wan Di crispy fish, Thong Muan ?traditional Thai rolled wafer, Thong Phap ? traditional Thai folded wafer, baked banana, taro and potato with butter, etc. The shop is situated at 131 Suwannason Road, Mueang District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3742 1343, 08 1914 8797.
'''Mu Yo Watthana Nakhon (?????????????)''' offers Naem Mu ? minced and salted pork wrapped with banana leaves, Mu Yo ? preserved minced pork, Mu Som ? minced and fermented pork, Mu Sen ? pork minced into lines, sausages, and community products. The shop is located at 1079/1 Mu 10, Suwannason Road, Watthana Nakhon Sub-district, Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3726 1754, 08 1434 8664.
'''Aranyaprathet Arts and Sandstone Souvenirs (????? ? ????????????????????????????????)''' is at 91/4 Suwannason Road, Aranyaprathet Sub-district, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaew, Tel. 0 3723 2371.
'''Burapha Golf Club (??????????????)''' is located at the 12th Infantry Regiment, Fort Phairi Rayodet, Tha Kasem Sub-district, Mueang district, Tel. 0 3724 1383.
'''Burapha Driving Range 3 (????????????????? 3)''' is at 1 Suwannason Road, Aranyaprathet Sub-district, Tel. 0 3723 1172.
'''Visiting a Temple/Museum/Ancient Monument'''