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small among its sister provinces of the Northeast, Kalasin was once
relegated to the status of an Amphoe before being restored its present
administrative entity. Despite its smallness, Kalasin is a busy agricultural
province with considerable attractions. Kalasin is 519 kilometers from
Bangkok.
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a most renowned hand-crafted product of
Kalasin, is hand-woven in unique colourful designs by Phu
Thai people of Ban Phon Village, Amphoe Kham Muang. Phu
Thai People are descendants of Vietnamese immigrants from
Muang Taeng. Phrae Wa silk is available at Kalasin Cultural
Center and souvenir shops in the province.
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About six kilometers away
from Sahatsakhan Market is the Reclining Buddha Image carved
on the stone cliff. It is different from other reclining
Buddha images as the figure reclines on the left-side instead
of the normal right-side. Built around 1692, the image is
highly venerated by local worshippers.
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is a Buddha image in the Manwichai
Posture with a spread of 10.5 meters across the knees. It
is located on the Phu Singh Mount in amphoe Sahatsakhan,
32 kilometres from town.
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is a small temple in Amphoe Sahatsakhan about 30 kilometers
from Kalasin, is where the remains of dinosaurs were discovered.
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built across the Lam Pao and Huay Yang
rivers is thirty five kilometers from town center on the
Kalasin Yang Talat highway. The reservoir can hold up to
1260 million c.m. of water and is as beautiful as any natural
lake. Along the bank of the reservoir has been built an
open zoo to serve as a major attraction of the Northeast.
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is an ancient town dating back
over 1,000 years. Major attractions include the Phra That
Ya Khu, a huge brick stupa decorated with stucco reliefs,
and carved sandstone boundary markers depicting episodes
from the Life of the Lord Buddha, now at Wat Pho Chai Semaram.
The town is located in Amphoe Kamalasai, 19 Kilometers away
from Kalasin
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located in the
area of the Thirawat Hospital, exhibits ways of life of
the local people as well as sells selected items of Kalasin
local products such as Phrae Wa fabric, local musical instruments,
etc.
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houses a Buddha image in black
and cast in bronze. Of fine craftsmanship, it is the main
image of the province, and during any dry spell, it is borne
aloft on a procession to plead for rain. At the base of
the image are inscribed ancient Thai letters.
In addition to
the black Buddha image, Wat Klang also houses a large replica
of the Holy Footprint made in sandstone. Moulded during
the reign of the Lawa, the Footprint used to be located
on the bank of the Lam Pao River but was removed to Wat
Klang when the bank became eroded.
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