Kalasin, Is rich province of northeastern. Located in the middle of the Northeast, Approximately 519 kilometers from Bangkok. With an area of approximately 6946.746 square kilometers, Population of 980,158 people. People of Kalasin farmers, The total area of 2,657,011 rai farm. Crops at Importance of the province, including cassava, sugarcane, peanuts. And the majority of the population are Buddhists.
From archaeological evidence indicate of Kalasin. Former residence of the Wa tribe. With progress in civilization about 1,600 years old. Result in many ancient sources. Education and tourism. In particular, there remains the discovery of several dinosaurs. Areas of the province as well.
Territory.
West contact with
Khon Kaen Province and
Maha Sarakham Province.
Eastern contact with
Mukdahan Province.
North contact with
Udon Thani Province and
Sakon Nakhon Province.
South contact with
Mahasarakham Province and
Roi Et Province.
Administrative divisions.
The subdivided into 18 districts, The districts are further subdivided into 134 subdistricts and 1509 villages.
1.Mueang Kalasin
2.Khao Wong
3.Yang Talat
4.Huai Mek
5.Sahatsakhan
6.Kham Muang
7.Tha Khantho
8.Nong Kung Si
9.Somdet
10.Huai Phueng
11.Sam Chai
12.Na Khu
13.Don Chan
14.Khong Chai
15.Na Mon
16.Kamalasai
17.Rong Kham
18.Kuchinarai
Province Symbols.
The seal shows a pond in front of the mountains which form the boundary.
The provincial tree is Sa-mae-san {Cassia garrettiana}.
The provincial flower is Shorea roxburghii.
Getting to Kalasin
Car.
The total distance is 519 kilometers.
- From Bangkok ues Highway No. 2 (Bangkok - Saraburi - Nakhon Ratchasima Rd.) to Ban Phai (subdistricts) at Khon Kaen Province. Then, drive along Highway No. 23 and Highway No. 213, 209 Maha Sarakham and to Kalasin.
Bus.
- The Transport Company Limited, at the Bangkok bus station (Mo Chit 2), Have a car service Bangkok - Kalasin every day. Contact call. 02-9362852-66.
Rail.
- Tourists can visit for change the bus at the Khon Kaen train station.
And proceeded with Bus to Kalasin. Distance of 78 kilometers. For more information, please call. 02-223 7010 ,02-2237020.
Air.
- Kalasin no airport, But can visit at Roi Et Airport. Then go to the bus station for bus ticket to Kalasin Province.