The small province of Kalasin is located about 520 km from Bangkok. It is a relatively quiet province, with the provincial capital small and rather charming.

Although it offers few attractions, there are the remains of a Dvaravati-period town located nearby at Muang Fa Daed.

Places of Attraction

Wat Klang

This temple is located on Kalasin Rd, in the centre of town. It houses an impressive black Buddha image, cast in bronze. The image is considered the most important in the province, and is usually held aloft during processions to bring rain. The temple also enshrines a sandstone footprint of the Buddha.

Phra Buddha Saiyat Phu Khao

This Reclining Buddha can be found about 6 km from the township. The image, carved into a stone cliff, is different to the usual style, in that the figure is leaning on the left side rather than the normal right. It was built around the end of the 17th century.

Muang Fa Daed

This ancient moat town probably dates back to around the 8th century AD. It is located about 20 km south of town. Archaeologists have found beautifully carved ‘sema’ (boundary stones), along with clay pipes and other utensils.

Ban Phon

This village, about 70 km from Kalasin, is well known for its Phrae Wa. It is a hand crafted, patterned silk cloth, which is made by the local Phu Thai people who are the descendents of Vietnamese immigrants.