SISAKET Somdet Phra Si Nakarin Park The park is suited in the Si Sa Ket Agricultural College on Kasikam Road, Tambon Nong Khrok,Amphoe Muang. It is about 2 km. from the provincial hall. Somet Phra Sri Nakarin Park Si Sa Ket was built by the people of Si Sa Ket and the Ministry of Education to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of H.R.H. The Princess Mother. Approximately 237 rai (379,200 sq. meters) of the Si Sa Ket Agricultural College was used for the park which is a natural forest area and the only forest in Thailand that has a dense concentration of Lamduan flowers, giving the forest a pleasant aroma from February to April. The Lamduan flower is a plant of historical significance for Si Sa Ket as it gave the city its old name of "Si Nakhon Lamduan". When they blossom as the same time, he forest turns soft yellow and the Lamduan leaves impart a sweet smell that lasts for months. Thus, the Lamduan flower is regarded as the provincial flower if Si Sa Ket. Prom Wihan Waterfall A beautiful waterfall of Amphoe Khun Han, Prom Wihan Waterfall has an extremely pleasant environment with anassortment of trees and flowers, a perfect place for relaxation. The waterfall has water all year round. A high cliff, Phrom Wihan Cliff, near the fall gives tourists panoramic views of the surrounding area. The waterfall is easily accessible. Tourists can take a road passing Huai Chan Waterfall and continue for 10 km. before reaching it. Phrai Bung Waterfowl Pond The pond is at Ban Sawai, Tambon Phrai Bung, Amphoe Phrai Bung. Take Highway No. 221 for 20 km., then turn right onto Highway No. 2111 for another 20 km. The pond will be on the left. There is also another waterfowl pond at Ban Ku. A man-made pond of laterite, numerous waterfowls feed here during the dry season. Samrong Kiat or Pisat Waterfall This medium-sized waterfall is about 8 metres high. The water here cascades down through many levels to a clear pool below, ideal for swimming. The surrounding area is shady with vines and tropical flora. the waterfall can be reached by Highway No. 2111, turning left at Amphoe Khun Han onto a dirt road for 16 km. Huai Chan or Kanthrom Waterfall Located in Tambon Kanthrom, 24 km. from Amphoe Khun Han, this waterfall is covered with various tropical plants. Small pavilions provide excellent resting spots. A road leads directly to this beautiful waterfall. Mo I Daeng Cliff The cliff is in Amphoe Kantharalak. It is 80 km. from Amphoe Muang and 34 km. from Amphoe Kantharalak. The road to the cliff is the same steep route to Khao Pra Vihear in Cambodia. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, a walk of 200 metres to the cliff is required. Mo I Deang Cliff is the closest vantage point to view Khao Phra Vihear which is 1 km. away. At the southern face of the cliff which is below, there is what is believed to the oldest bas-relief in Thailand dating from the 9th Century. [ Back ] |