In the heart of the Northeast, Maha Sarakham is a peaceful province known as a centre for education. Main attractions include the Isan Cultural and Arts Centre, with displays depicting the history of Northeast Thailand, its various fabrics, handicrafts and agricultural traditions.

Ku Mahathat archaeological site has uncovered relics over 700 years old and the Fine Arts Department has recently renovated two earthenware images there.

Loeng Chan Rapids are becoming popular with tour companies promoting river rafting and the surrounding area is good for hiking.

Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 2 to Nakhon Ratchasima and use Highway No.226 to Buri Ram, then take Highway No. 219 via Satuek, Phayakkhaphumphisai and Borabue to Maha Sarakham, a total distance of 475 kilometres.

Bus
Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Maha Sarakham every day. Contact Transport Co.Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66 or Mongkhon Tour at Tel: 0 2936 3638-9 for more information

Train
There is no direct train from Bangkok to Maha Sarakham. Visitors can take a train to Khon Kaen and connect a bus to Maha Sarakham. for more information, call 1690, 0 2223 7010-20.

Air
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Khon Kaen and then connect a bus to Maha Sarakham. For more information, call Thai Airways, Tel: 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000.

Bun Boek Fa and Red Cross Fair
Bun Boek Fa and Red Cross Fair is held at the start of the harvesting season in February.

The event is held at the provincial hall to revive and preserve Isan’s cultural heritage. It features the Bun Boek Fa procession, which is a story about Mae Hosop, beautiful decorated Bai Si Su Khwan pedestals, folk plays, local music, and many rituals.