KALASIN
the land of Pong Lang music and the famous Phrae Wa cloth, is 519 kilometres
from Bangkok. It is the site of the ancient city of Fa Daet Song Yang and one of
the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in northeastern Thailand.
Kalasin has an area of 6,946 square kilometres. It is divided into 18 districts
(Amphoe): Mueang Kalasin, Yang Talat, Kamalasai, Sahatsakhan, Kuchi Narai, Tha
Khantho, Somdet, Khao Wong, Huai Mek, Kham Muang, Nong Kung Si, Na Mon, Huai
Phung, Rong Kham, Na Khu, Sam Chai, Don Chan and Khong Chai.
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By Car
From Bangkok, take Bangkok-Saraburi-Nakhon
Ratchasima route (Highway No. 2). When arriving to Nong Phai, use Highway No. 23
to Maha Sarakham, then take Highway No. 209 to Kalasin, a total distance of 519
kilometres.
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By Bus
Air-conditioned buses and non air-conditioned buses depart from
Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit
www.transport.co.th for
more information.
By Rail
Take the train from Bangkok to Khon Kaen, then catch a bus
from Khon Kaen to Kalasin, a distance of 78 kilometres. The State Railway of
Thailand has rapid train, express train and air-conditioned sprinter train
services. For more details, call SRT at Tel. 1690, or 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4444,
Khon Kaen Railway Station, Tel. 0 4322 1112, or browse
www.railway.co.th.
By Air
Thai Airways International has no direct flight from Bangkok
to Kalasin but you can get a flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen and catch a bus to
Kalasin. For details, call Tel. 1566 or 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 and
www.thaiairways.com.
PB Air also operates daily flights from Bangkok to Roi Et,
except on Tuesdays and Sundays. Then, continue by bus to Kalasin. For details,
call Tel. 0 2261 0221-5 and 0 4351 8572
www.pbair.com.
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