North-Eastern (I-San) Thailand and Laos, 16 Nov - 10 Dec 2015 (25days)
Phra That Ruang Rong, Si Saket is known as a temple of fun.
On the morning of the 15th day, we visited Phrathat Ruang Rong, Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi and Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai to the north of Si Sa Ket by taxi.
In the afternoon at 1.30pm we took the train to Buri Ram arriving at 4.20pm. Buri Ram is known as City of Stone Sanctuaries and volcanic mountains. We stayed at Kasoin Place. We had good dinner at Tee Pak2 restaurant located opposite Thanachart Bank, was strongly recommended by local.
Sleeping at Kesorn Place, Buri Ram with breakfast.
This Phra That Ruang Rong is located 8km northwest outside Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong main building and its 49 meters high stupa is covered with paintings of tourist attractions of Si Saket province. From the top you have a panoramic view of the surroundings
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket has over-sized animal statues.
Phra That Ruang Rong has over-sized animal statues, the horse serves as gate, you can walk underneath its belly.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex with an extensive museum and some eye-popping statuary.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex with a large museum and striking statues.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex with a large museum and striking statues.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex and striking statues like a chariot drawn by two oxen.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex and striking statues like a chariot drawn by two oxen.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex and striking statues like a chariot drawn by two oxen.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex and striking statues like a chariot drawn by two oxen.
Phra That Ruang Rong central feature is a 6-storey structure that gets increasingly narrow as you step upwards to a relic-enshrining spire on the rooftop, where you can take in views of the surrounding rice paddy.
Phra That Ruang Rong 1st floor displays painted series of murals, including a few showing minions of Yama, lord of death, prodding and torching the karmically challenged in a Buddhist hell realm.
Phra That Ruang Rong museum occupies the first and second floors.
Phra That Ruang Rong 3rd floor is an image hall; a meditation room occupies the fourth floor. Relics of the lord Buddha are housed on the top floor, which also serves as a beautiful scenic viewpoint.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a large complex and striking statues like a elephant statue raising its trunk.
Phra That Ruang Rong has another surprising statue like a pair of owl.
Phra That Ruang Rong has another surprising statue like a pair of owl.
Phra That Ruang Rong has another surprising statue.
Phra That Ruang Rong has another surprising statue.
Phra That Ruang Rong has a pavilion with a large Buddha lying flat on his back and I think it was the only one we can recall seeing in Thailand.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
Phra That Ruang Rong in Si Saket.
The Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi. It is thought that the structure was erected around the 10th Century during the reign of King Suriyaworaman, one of the great Khmer rulers. It was originally a shrine dedicated to Shiva.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Prasat Wat Sa Kamphaeng Noi is the largest and best-preserved Khmer temple complex in Si Sa Ket. It’s main structure features three stupas on the same base made of brick and sandstone.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
The huge gong next to an even bigger sculpture of Luang Phor Krueng at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi.
Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi - The stupa was previously decorated with a Varun God (a rain god) stone lintel, sitting on a throne above three swans.
To the right of Khmer ruins, there is a platform with the imposing statue of a monk, Luang Phor Krueng in mediation.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
When Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi temple was built in the 11th century, it was at first used for religious purposes. 200 years later, under the reign of King Chaya Varaman VII, it was revised, and Bayon architectural details were added.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Khmer ruins at Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi in the Khmer temple complex of Si Sa Ket.
Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai located in Uthumphon Phisai 24km from Sisaket, is a mixture between a ruined Baphuon style Khmer temple dating from the 11th century, the largest and most comprehensive in the Province.
Chew Leng Soon at the Khmer ruins of Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai.
The modern Wihaan and in front of the remains of the Khmer temple Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi.
The modern Wihaan and in front of the remains of the Khmer temple Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi.
The modern Wihaan and in front of the remains of the Khmer temple Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Noi.
Buriram Railway Station.
Sleeping at Kesorn Place, Buri Ram.
We had a delicious dinner at Tea Pak2 restaurant in Buri Ram, highly recommended by locals.
We had a delicious dinner at Tea Pak2 restaurant in Buri Ram, highly recommended by locals.
We had a delicious dinner at Tea Pak2 restaurant in Buri Ram, highly recommended by locals.
We had a delicious dinner at Tea Pak2 restaurant in Buri Ram, highly recommended by locals.
Sleeping at Kesorn Place, Buri Ram with breakfast.
| Day 15 | Cost Item in Thai Baht | Bus/car | Food | Hotel | Fee | Total | per pax |
| 30.11.2015 | Breakfast | 200 | 200 | 50 | |||
| Buri Ram | Train ticket | 116 | 116 | 29 | |||
| Kasoin Place | Taxi day trip | 740 | 740 | 185 | |||
| Lunch | 180 | 180 | 45 | ||||
| Drinks | 30 | 30 | 8 | ||||
| Tuk tuk | 150 | 150 | 38 | ||||
| Dinner | 435 | 435 | 109 | ||||
| Kasoin Hotel with breakfast | 1,160 | 1,160 | 290 |
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North-Eastern Thailand and Laos - Introduction
Day 01 (16.11.15) AirAsia AK 856 KUL. 12.45pm to Chiang Mai, (1738km)
Day 02 (17 Nov) Chiang Mai to Loei to Phu Kradueng to Khon Kaen (691km)
Day 03 (18 Nov) Khon Kaen City walk around
Day 04 (19 Nov) Khon Kaen City to Kalasin (80km)
Day 05 (20 Nov) Kalasin to Sakon Nakhon (129km)
Day 06 (21 Nov) Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanom (92km)
Day 07 (22 Nov) Nakhon Phanom - day trip to Thakhek, Laos (62km)
Day 08 (23 Nov) Nakhon Phanom to Mukdahan (125km)
Day 09 (24 Nov) Mukdahan - trip to Phu Pha Thoet National Park (108km)
Day 10 (25 Nov) Mukdahan to Ubon Ratchathani by bus (194km)
Day 11 (26 Nov) Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse to Si Phan Don, Laos (291km)
Day 12 (27 Nov) Si Phan Don - a long walk to Somphamit Waterfall
Day 13 (28 Nov) Si Phan Don to Ubon Ratchathani by bus (291km)
Day 14 (29 Nov) Ubon Ratchathani to Si Sa Ket by van (67km)
Day 15 (30 Nov) Si Sa Ket to Buri Ram by train (148km)
Day 16 (01 Dec) Buri Ram - day visit to 3 places (219km)
Day 17 (02 Dec) Buri Ram to Nakhon Ratchasima by train (129km)
Day 18 (03 Dec) Nakhon Ratchasima - day trip to Phimai (120km)
Day 19 (04 Dec) Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok by train (264km)
Day 20 (05 Dec) Bangkok - Chao Phraya River boat ride to Khaosan Road
Day 21 (06 Dec) Bangkok - rest day and dinner at Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Day 22 (07 Dec) Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan by train (320km)
Day 23 (08 Dec) Prachuap Khiri Khan
Day 24 (09 Dec) Prachuap Khiri Khan to Hatyai by night train (660km)
Day 25 (10 Dec) Hatyai to Butterworth by train and to KL by bus (555km)
L-R: Chan Meng Fye, Chew Leng Soon and Ching Neng Bin on the road in Thailand.
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