Situated in the heart of Northeastern Thailand, the small province of Maha Sarakham is considered to be a regional education centre, earning the name "Taksila of Isan" (Taksila was a city where education of all branches centered around in ancient India). The province also houses a sacred Buddha image and has many historical sites, with the province being the former site of the ancient Dvaravati city of Nakhon Champa Si. Maha Sarakham's beautiful hand woven silk and cotton fabrics are sought after for their original patterns.

Maha Sarakham is 470 kilometers from Bangkok and has an area of approximately 5,291 square kilometers. The province is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kantharawichai, Kosum Phisai, Wapi Pathum, Borabue, Phayakkhaphum Phisai, Na Chueak, Chiang Yuen, Na Dun, Kae Dam,Yang Si Surat, Kut Rang and Chuen Chom.

Weather at Maha Sarakham

Temp	26.50 °C
Dewpoint	25.80 °C
Humidity	96.00 %
Wind Speed	0.00
Clouds	Partly Cloudy Sky
Visibility	7.00 kilometers
Pressure	1,007.50 hPa
Last update: 2010-09-07T00:03:19+07:00

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