- Map
- General Information
- How To Get There
- Festivals
- Travel Guide
- Accommodations
Sakaeo is a newly established province upgraded from Amphoe Sakaeo of Prachinburi Province in 1993. Sakaeo is an eastern boundary province, located 220 kilometers from Bangkok. It is administratively divided into 7 Amphoes: Muang , Watthana Nakhon, Aranyaprathet, Ta Phraya, Wang Nam Yen, Khao Chagun and Khlong Hat.
Borders
North : Amphoe Khon Buri of Nakhon Ratchasima, and Amphoe Lahan Sai of Buri Ram
South : Amphoe Soi Dao of Chanthaburi
East : The Kingdom of Cambodia
West : Amphoe Kabin Buri, Na Di of Prachinburi, and Amphoe Sanam Chai Khet of Chachoengsao
| From Sakaeo city of nearby Provinces | From Sakaeo city to its districts |
| □ Nakhon Ratchasima 184 kilometres □ Prachinburiuri 188 kilometres □ Chanthaburi 258 kilometres □ Chachoengsao 286 kilometres |
□ Amphoe Aranyaprathet 54 kms. □ Amphoe Khao Chakan 19 kms. □ Amphoe Khlong Hat 65 kms. □ Amphoe Ta Phraya 100 kms. □ Amphoe Watthana Nakhon 38 kms. □ Amphoe Wang Nam Yen 50 kms. |
By Car
□ From Bangkok, use Phahonyothin Highway to Rangsit, use overpass to Highway No.305, pass Amphoe Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, after that use Highway No.33, pass Amphoe Kabin Buri to Sa Kaeo. Total distance is 214 kilometres.
□ From Bangkok, use Highway No.1 to Hin Kong, turn right to Highway No.33, pass Nakhon Nayok, Kabin Buri to Sa Kaeo. Total distance is 245 kilometres.
□ From Bangkok, use Highway No.304, pass Min Buri, Chachoengsao to Amphoe Phanom Sarakham, turn right at 35th kilometre, use Highway No. 304 to Kabin Buri. At 95th kilometre, turn right again to Highway No.33 to Sa Kaeo.
By Bus
The Transport Co.,Ltd. provides bus services both ordinary and air-conditioned. Leave from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 everyday. For more details, please contact at Tel: 02-936-2852. There are two air-conditioned bus routes:
Route Bangkok Hin Kong Nakhon Nayok Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet
□ First class bus leaves at 04:30 hrs., next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:00 hrs. The fare is 135 Baht.
□ Second class bus leaves at 05:00 hrs., next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:30 hrs. The fare is 118 Baht.
Route Bangkok Ongkharak Nakhon Nayok - Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet
□ First class bus leaves at 04:45 hrs., next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:30 hrs. The fare is 118 Baht.
□ Second class bus leaves at 05:00 hrs., next bus at every 1 hour, last bus leaves 18:45 hrs. The fare is 95 Baht.
By Train
State Railways of Thailand provides service from Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok to Sa Kaeo and Aranyaprathet twice everyday, leaving at 05:55 and 13:05 hrs. The fare is 48 Baht / person. For more details, please contact Travel Service Unit at Tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020
Cantaloupe Festival
Held in Aranyaprathet in early April every year, there are many activities in relation to cantaloupes for visitors to the province to experience.
Sa Kaeo Establishment Commemoration
Being held every year in December, this special fair has many delightful events to offer. There are cultural and arts processions, including exhibitions of the local goods of the province.
Eastern Cultural Fair and Sa Kaeo Red Cross Fair
These fairs are held in the middle of February every year. There are many traditional displays, processions, exhibitions and cultural entertainments.
Pang Sida National Park
The park has many places of interest:
Pang Sida Waterfall
is located about 800 meters from the office of the park. It falls from a height of 10 meters. There is a shallow lake as well as other small shallow pools among the clusters of rock formations. The area is surrounded by a variety of trees which give this place a nice, shady, tranquil atmosphere. It is very popular for picnicking. During the wet season, there is a lot to water.
Pa-Takien Waterfall
is located in the vicinity of Pang Sida Waterfall. There is a nice shady pathway from Pang Sida Waterfall to these falls; a distance of approximately 2.5 kms.
Kwae Maka Waterfall
Follow the route from the office to Km 40 then walk for approximately 6 Kilometers to the falls. The water flows down from a height of 70 meters.
From these falls, there is a pathway going to another 4 waterfalls - Rak Sainoi, Lan Hin Yai, Suan Mun Suan Tong, and Marntara.
Chong Klambon Wildlife Breeding Center
Is located at Tambon Nong Mahkfai, Amphoe Wattana Nakhon. Follow the road Pass Ta Krabak Reservoir for 500 meters, then turn left and follow the road for 3 kilometers.
Prasat Khao Noi
This Prasat is located at Wat Khao Noi See Chompoo, Tambon Khlong Namsai, Aranyaprathet.From Aran, follow the road in a southerly direction for approximately 12 kilometers. This ancient place is located on top of a small mountain approximately 80 meters high.
Thai / Khmer Border Market, Ban Khlong Leuk
From Aranyaprathet follow the road in an easterly direction for 6 kilometers to the Thai / Cambodian border. This is an important trading point between the 2 countries. The shops within the market have been erected similar to divided sheltered rooms. Most of the merchandise comes from Cambodia; for example, gold, kitchenware, clothing and dried food. Not far from the market is the actual border crossing.
Prasat Sadok Kok Thom
This ancient place is located at Moo 3 Ban Nong Samet,Tambon Kok Song, King Amphoe Kok Soong. Follow Route 348 from Aranyaprathet to Ta Phraya then take any one of the routes off Route 348 to the prasat. Due to the border situation, it is advisable to enquire which route is suitable.
This ancient place consists of 3 prasats facing an easterly direction. There are a couple of water pools as well as an outer wall which surrounds the perimeter and an interior wall, which are made of sandstone. There is an archway to enter the main compound area of the prasat. In the interior, there are many original ancient designs. These can be seen in 2 places the front and the back of the prasat, The prasat is in ruins and is partially covered with undergrowth. Archaeologists believe that this prasat was erected during the 15th century of the Buddhist Era, and was a shrine of respect as well as used for religious ceremonies in accordance with the Hindu religion. Presently, this place is maintained by the National Library and the Fine Arts Department.
Chong Klambon Wildlife Breeding Center
Is located at Tambon Nong Mahkfai, Amphoe Wattana Nakhon. Follow the road Pass Ta Krabak Reservoir for 500 meters, then turn left and follow the road for 3 kilometers.
In accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty the Queen, this is a place for researching, studying and breeding wildlife in order to help people understand the importance of wildlife. There are a variety of different species; for example, hornbills, myna, duck, peafowl, deer monkey and bears. There is also an information center which has displays of wildlife and places of interest within the area.
