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Maha Sarakham
Maha Sarakham is a central Isan province known for its universities, Buddhist and Khmer-era heritage, textile traditions and unhurried local character.
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Open full map →Borabue DistrictBorabue District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.Chiang Yuen DistrictChiang Yuen District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.Chuen Chom DistrictChuen Chom District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.Kae Dam DistrictKae Dam District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.Explore the geographic hierarchy →
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Borabue District
Borabue District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.
Chiang Yuen District
Chiang Yuen District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.
Chuen Chom District
Chuen Chom District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.
Kae Dam District
Kae Dam District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand.
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Nong Chik Subdistrict
Nong Chik Subdistrict is an official tambon in Borabue District, Maha Sarakham, Thailand. · 2.7 km away
Borabue District
Borabue District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand. · 4.5 km away
Kamphi Subdistrict
Kamphi Subdistrict is an official tambon in Borabue District, Maha Sarakham, Thailand. · 5.0 km away
Nong Muang Subdistrict
Nong Muang Subdistrict is an official tambon in Borabue District, Maha Sarakham, Thailand. · 7.1 km away
About Maha Sarakham
Maha Sarakham lies near the geographic heart of Isan in northeastern Thailand. The provincial capital is a lively education centre shaped by universities and a large student population, while the surrounding province is predominantly rural and agricultural. Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights its long association with learning, Buddhism, historic sites and fine silk and cotton weaving.
Plan the province by area rather than as a single attraction stop. Maha Sarakham city is the practical base for urban services and student-town life. Na Dun is the principal heritage focus, with Phra That Na Dun and archaeological evidence linked to an early Buddhist settlement. Other official highlights include the Khmer sanctuary Ku Santarat, Phra Buddha Ming Mueang, Chulabhon Forest Park, Sadue Isan and Nong Khuen Chang Handicraft Village. Check opening arrangements and local conditions before making a long detour, especially for small heritage and community sites.
Maha Sarakham covers 5,291.68 square kilometres. At 31 December 2024 it was divided into 13 districts, 133 subdistricts and 1,944 villages. Its registered population was 929,952 in 2024; this is the province-wide civil-registration count reported by Thailand's National Statistical Office from Department of Provincial Administration data, not the population of Maha Sarakham city and not a visitor estimate. Most visitors arrive and travel onward by road, using interprovincial buses, vans or private vehicles; confirm current timetables and allow extra time for district-level sites.
November to February generally offers cooler, drier conditions for outdoor sightseeing. March to mid-May is typically hot, while the rainy season normally begins around mid-May and eases in upper Thailand around mid-October; heavy rain can still affect rural roads and open-air visits. Carry sun protection and drinking water year-round, dress respectfully at religious sites, and combine nearby places into one route because public transport beyond the main towns can be limited.
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