Amphoe Muang
Arts, Culture and Tourism Promotion
Centre
This is an information centre in Thirawat Hospital and
provides knowledge to those interested in local arts and culture
of Kalasin. There are displays of the way of life of locals and
people in the Northeast, as well as local products for sale.
Phraya Chai Sunthon Monument
This
monument is in front of the post office in the city.
Phraya Chai Sunthon or Thao Somphamit evacuated people from the
left bank of the Mekong River to settle along the Pao River over
200 years ago.
Wat Klang
This
temple has an important artefact, which is the Ong Dam Buddha
image. This bronze image has beautiful features. It is 20 inches
wide. The base has an inscription in ancient Thai. It is said
that the image can grant seasonal rainfall. The temple also has
a replica of Lord Buddha’s footprint made from old laterite.
Wat Si Bun Ruang
This temple is an old temple in the municipality. Some
heart-shaped stones that marked the limits of a temple in Fa Daet
Song Yang are kept here, the most beautiful being the one with
an angel flying above a castle and a king and his family portrayed
in the lower part. This is traditional northeastern art.
