Maha Sarakham

Maha Sarakham is located in the heart of Northeast Region of Thailand or Isan. With lots of educational institute, the province is a significant educational hub of the region. Hence, it is called Taxila of Isan. Maha Sarakham is actually Buddhist centre of Isan, as many Buddhist archeological artifacts are found here, which include Relic of Lord Buddha in Amphoe Na Dun. Such evidence leads to the theory that such place once was the location of ancient kingdom dating back to 1,500 years ago. Thus, pagoda is built there to mark the glory day of Buddhism and to serve as venue for important rite of Buddhism.

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.