Amphoe Kosum Phisai
Ban Nong Khuean Chang
Ban Nong Khuean Chang is at Mu 7, Tambon Ban Song Khon.
This village is renowned for making quality silk and cotton materials.
It is 12 kilometres from town on the Maha Sarakham-Kosum Phisai
Road. Turn left at the 12-km marker onto Highway No. 1027 and
drive for 2 kilometres.
Ban Phaeng
Ban Phaeng village is famous for making reed mats. It
is 38 kilometres from town (Highway No. 208). The mats are local
products that are used widely in Thailand. The village does extensive
reed farming and has set up a reed-mat-making co-operative to
demonstrate the process of making mats and sell them at very affordable
prices.
Kosamphi Forest Park
Kosamphi Forest Park is at Tambon Hua Khwang. This park
is mainly a forest area on the Mun riverbank that is very popular
with locals.
To get there, take Road No. 208 for 28 kilometres and 500 metres
from Kosum Phisai. The park is home to numerous monkeys that are
always asking for food from tourists.
