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Muang Sakaeo District
Sa Kaeo - Sa Khwan
These two ponds are located in Tambon Sa Kaeo on the western
side of town. Before approaching the city, turn right at 246th kilometre.
It is believed that these two ponds contain sacred water once used
for the coronation ceremony. The name of the province ( Sa Kaeo)
had been derived from this venue, whereby Somdej Chaophraya Maha
Kasatsuk (King Rama I later) went to fight with the Cambodians,
and stopped at this site to use sacred water to swear for the fighting
courage.
Pang Sida National Park
Covering the area in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Wattana Nakhon,
Amphoe Ta Phraya of Sa Kaeo and Amphoe Na Di of Prachin Buri, the
Park occupies an area of 844 square kilometres or 527,500 Rai. It
has been declared a national park on February 24. 1982. The topography
of the area consists of complex highlands with various and diversified
forests, and an abundant of wild and rare animals. The area is the
origin of many creeks which form the Bang Pakong River. The major
attractions in the park are:
Namtok Pang Sida (Pang Sida Waterfall)
The waterfall is approximately 800 metres from the park
office. With a large pond below the 10 metre waterfall, the surroundings
are very shady, with much water during the rainy season.
Namtok Pha Takhian
About 3 kilometres from the park office, and about 2.5 kilometres
from Namtok Pang Sida, the 10 metre waterfall can be reached by
2 trekking trails which are suitable for nature study.
Tha Krabak Reservoir
Built under H.M.the King’s project to improve the irrigation,
the reservoir is located in Moo 7 Tambon Tha Yaek, about 32 kilometres
from town. It is a dam that is 17.50 metres high, and 720 metres
long, surrounded by various kinds of forests. Its spectacular views
are most suitable for relaxation.
Tha Krabak Waterfall
This waterfall is near the reservoir, with 3 levels which
are 400-500 metres apart.
Group of Khwae Makha Waterfall
Khwae Makha Waterfall is about 6 kilometres from the 40th
kilometre. It is approximately 70 metres high. The trail is suitable
for trekking. Nearby, there are various waterfalls located at different
distances from Kwae Maka Waterfall. These waterfalls are Rak Sai
Yoi Waterfall (500 metres), Lan Hin Yai Waterfall (1.5 kilometres),
Suan Man and Suan Thong Waterfalls (3 kilometres), Man Thara Waterfall
( 4 kilometres ). To discover these waterfalls, you might need to
spend 2-3 days because they are located deep into the forest.
Tham Khang Khao Waterfall
The waterfall can be reached by a walking distance of about
10 kilometres from the 22th kilometre. There are many bats living
in this area.
View Point
Situated in the huge valley at the 25th and 35th kilometres,
sunrise and sunset can be watched here at this view point.
Fresh Water Crocodile
From the park office about 5 kilometres, to Moo Ban Khlong
Phak Khom- Thung Pho for about 50 kilometres, this source in Huai
Nam Yen Forest, has been surveyed since 1991.
Accommodation
The National Park has house renting service at 900-1,000 Baht
per night. Tent area is also available at the rate of 30 Baht/person/night.
For more details, contact Pang Sida National Park, P.O.Box 55, Tambon
Tha Yaek, Amphoe Mueang, Sa Kaeo 27000, Tel: 0-3724-6100 or National
Park Div., Dept. of Forestry, Bangkhen, Bangkok at Tel: 0-2561-4292-4
ext. 724, 725, or 0-2579-5734, 0-2579-7223.
Traveling By Car
From town, heading north by using Highway No.3462 about 27 kilometres,
the National Park is on the right. If tourists need to travel by
public transportation, they can use mini-cab route Sa Kaeo –
Ban Khlong Nam Khiao for about 27 kilometres to the park office.
Another route is by train (Bangkok – Aranyaprathet), getting
off at Sa Kaeo Station, then use mini-cab as mentioned above.
Watthana Nakhon
Chong Klam Bon Wildlife Breeding Station Located at Tambon
Nong Mak Fai, this site has the area of approximately 430 Rai. The
accessibility to this area is by using the same route to Pang Sida
National Park, pass Tha Krabak Reservoir for about 500 metres, turn
left for about 3 kilometres. Under Wildlife Sanctuary Bureau of
Forestry Department, this sanctuary has been established in 1983,
initiated by H.M.the Queen Sirikit to conserve rare and wild animals,
such as wild birds and mammals. This sanctuary also conducts studies
and researches on wild animals, and disseminates information, and
knowledge in wildlife.
Phrasat Ban Noi Situated at Moo 4 Tambon Phakkha, this archeological
site of the Khmer period has 2 walls. The exterior wall is made
of clay, while the interior is made of laterite. The site faces
to the east with only one entrance. At the northern corner, there
is a pond. Also, there are ruins of the ancient buildings in the
central part of the site on the west side.
Khao Chakan
Khao Chakan This mountain is about 17 kilometres from the city,
on highway no.317 (Sa Kaeo – Chanthaburi) between 131st-132nd
kilometres. The highest point is about 240 metres. There are 72
interesting caves. On the foot of the mount, is the location of
Wat Khao Chakan and a botanical garden. There are stairs to the
top which is a good viewpoint.
Ta Phraya
Lalu is a new natural attraction of Sakaeo. It is located
at Ban Noenkham and Ban Khlong Yang of Tambon Thap Raj. It is approximately
36 km. Away from the town hall. "Lulu" is a Khmer word
meaning "pierced" , due to the natural phenomenon of spectacular
rock fomations caused by a shallow depression in the ground where
soil erosion has produced stranges shapes like city wall, cliff,
rocket and others also found in "Phae Muang Phi" of Phrae
Province. For this reason, Lalu is also known as "New Phae
Muang Phi".
The area covered by Lalu is approximately 2,000 rai, and offers
beautiful scenery and attractions. It is an ideal place for visiting.
To reach Lalu, take National Highway No. 348 Aranyaprathet - Ta
Phaya from Aranyaprathet district. Turn left at Ban Gudteoy (km.
marker 35-36) along highway No. 3486, and cotinue along until you
reach Ban Koklan (km. Marker 8-9). Here turn left onto Ban Koklan
- Nong Pak Wan road, and follow this road for 18 km. From Nong Pak
Wan, take the nonsurfaced road for another 1 km. to the village
and Lalu
Prasat Khao Lon This temple is on Khao lon in Ban Charoen
Suk, Tambon Thappharat. The architectural style of this site is
similar to that of Prasat Khao Noi. There were four towers (prang).
However, only the central one is still existed. To the northeastern
part of the temple are two large ponds which are connected to the
temple by an ancient roadway. Traveling to this temple is by using
highway No.3068 (Ta Phraya – Buri Ram), and then turning left
to Ban Charoen Suk. It is about 28 kilometres from Ta Phraya.
Ta Phraya National Park Ta Phraya National Park was declared a
National Park in 1996. The park covers an area of 371,250 rai (equivalent
to 594 sq.km.). The area surrounding the park and the boundary of
the park form a straight line connecting Pangsida National Park
from the west to Cambodia in the east. In the north, the park is
connected to Tab Lan National Park and Burirum province. This is
also where the administrative offices of the park are located.
The general landscape of the park is a plain area surrounded by
hilly tracks. The major hill track of the park is the Bantad hill
track, which stretches eastward as a natural boundary line separating
Thailand and Cambodia. Hillside areas a botanical plain, with a
tropical forest in pristine condition made up of many tree varieties.
The park is a major water source, and numerous streams and rivers
have their origins here, including the Satone River, Huay Subkradon
and Nangrong rivers. It is also home to various kinds of animals
such as Gaur, deer, wild pig, Antelope, and more than 300 different
species of birds.
Ta Phraya National Park can be reached by driving along
National Highway No.33, passing through Sakaeo province and Wattana
Nakhon district. After reaching Aranyaprathet district, turn left
onto National Highway No.27. The road to the park is a 13-km-long
nonsurfaced road. 4WD vehicles are recommended.
Those interested in studying nature, please contact the office
of Ta Phraya National Park directly at P.O. Box 20, Tambon Tapraj,
Amphoe Ta Phraya, Sakaeo Province, 27180. Tel 0 1470 5210 (please
contact the office 15 days in advance)
Kok Soong Sub District
Prasat Sadokkokthom This ancient archeological venue, with
three temples, is located at Ban Nong Samet. Facing to the east,
with 4-side moat, a group of sandstone towers ( prang ) stand inside
the laterite walls. Two Khmer stone inscriptions were found and
are now kept in the National Library. Tourists can use the road
Aranyaprathet – Ta Phraya, turn right at Ban Nong Mek. It is
about 36 kilometres from Aranyaprathet.
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