Comparatively 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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Isaan, Amphor Sahatsakan, Kalasin Province |
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Written by tom
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Sunday, 19 March 2006 |
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The town of Sahatsakan in the Amphor of the same name is located about 30 kilometers north of the town of Kalasin in the province of the same name. Not much more than a wide spot in the road, in a province that doesn't even make it into the "Lonely Planet Guide" This amphor is well worth a mornings visit if you are ever in the area. On top of the hill overlooking the town sits an enormous Buddha image with a span of nearly 11 meters across the knees.  |
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Kalasins Museum |
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Written by tom
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Sunday, 26 February 2006 |
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Let's go to the museum, oh what a lovely idea. One step better than the dentist office or I'd rather have a lobotomy. "Oh, look the shard is from a 1,000 year old pot that who cares what was stored in it". And how do they really know, anyhow? "Oh, look an obsidium arrow head used by pre-nasal man to kill whatever animal was on the menu". Also for a kid it's wonderful,"don't run. don't make noise, don't tuch that" Museums with narrow aisles jammed with display cases aren't my cup of tea, nor the ones where the lighting is terrible and I can't see in their display cases for the reflection from the sun or flourescent light. Museums can be one royal bore. Museums should be educational, interesting, comfortable and fun all at the same time. |
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