Sisaket Hotels

Si Saket is the provincial capital of Si Saket Province. Sisaket, in lower Northeast region, is situated next to Cambodia. With long history, Sisaket once had prosperous culture since Khmer era over thousands years ago. Moreover, there are many ethnic tribes such as Suay, Lao, Khmer, and Yer settled down here. Old town Sisaket, formerly known as Muang Kukhan, was located at Ban Prasat Si Liam Dong Lamduan, in present Tambon Duan Yai, Amphoe Wang Hin. It become a town in 1759, during Ayuthaya period. In the reign of King Rama V, or a round a century ago, the town has been moved to the present location. Rich of Khmer Ruins, Sisaket is an interesting destination. It is also gateway to visit Preah Vihear, cliff-top Khmer ruins sanctuary of Cambodia. The province has plenty of fruit, such as rambutan and durian, which are available at the beginning of rainy season. Sisaket acquires total area of 8,839 square kilometres and the province can be divided into 20 Amphoes and 2 Sub Amphoes. The adjacent provinces of Surin and Si Saket are dotted with Angkor-era Khmer ruins. Most are now looking rather tatty, but Khao Phra Wihan ranks among the northeast's best attractions.The region's towns are rather less interesting, but Surin in particular makes a comfortable base for exploring the temples and provides the backdrop for the raucous Annual Elephant Roundup, held each November