Kalasin, the land
of Pong Lang music, is an ancient city with many
interesting historical sites. It is the site of
the ancient city of Fa Daet Song Yang and one
of the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils
in northeastern Thailand. In additon, the province
is well known for their silk cloth with the uniquely
beautiful and intricate ‘phrae wa’ designs, that
can only be found here. The fabrics are hand-woven
on traditional looms after undergoing many delicate
‘mudmee’ dying techniques.
Kalasin has an area of 6,946 square kilometres.
It is divided into 18 districts (Amphoe): Muang
Kalasin, Yang Talat, Kamalasai, Sahatsakhan,
Kuchi Narai, Tha Khantho, Somdet, Khao Wong,
Huai Mek, Kham Muang, Nong Kung Si, Na Mon,
Huai Phung, Rong Kham, Na Khu, Sam Chai, Don
Chan and Khong Chai.
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