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Amphoe Na Pho

Na Pho Silk Weaving Village
has the finest Matmi silk which won many awards from the local Handicrafts Center. Modern techniques and designs are used in its production.

Amphoe Nang Rong

Thung Laem Reservoir
is beside Highway No.24, 4 km. from Amphoe Nang Rong at the Ban Hak intersection. This is a small reservoir which has been developed into a tourist spot before tourists visit Phanom Rung Sanctuary. A beautifully decorated pavilion offers visitors shelter. In the dry season, numerous Teals live here and birdwatchers can get a close look at them.

Amphoe Non Din Daeng

Rao Su Monument
is 107 km from Amphoe Muang. The monument is beside the Lahan Sai -Ta Phraya Road. It was completed in 1979 to commemorate the bravery of citizens, policeman and soldiers who died fighting insurgents who tried to stop the construction of this important strategic route. The name "Rao Su" was given by His Majesty the King.

Lam Nang Rong Dam and Khlong Manao Reservoir
About 200 meters from the monument lies the Development for Security Project Area of H.M. the King which includes the large reservoir Lam Nang Rong and the Khlong Manao reservoir, which are used for agriculture and relaxation. Visitors can rest aboard rafts on the reservoirs, swim, take boat trips to watch flocks of Teals.

Royal Factory
is the Project of H.M. the King which tourist can see the operations of a processed food factory, as vegetables and canned tomato juice. For more information contact. Tel. (044) 606-107, 606-205.

Prasat Nong Hong
is a small ancient temple at the edge of Lam Nang Rong Dam in Amphoe Lahansai. There are three Prang made of bricks, facing to the eastern side where is the only entrance. The characteristics of the 12th century. To reach Prasat Nong Hong when coming from the town of Buri Ram follow Highway 218 to Amphoe Nang Rong, then turn left into Highway 348, passing Amphoe Pa Kham until one reaches Amphoe Lahasai. When reaching the intersection, enter the Lam Nang Rong Dam, which is signposted; the monument is visible from the dam itself, at 500 meters distance.

Amphoe Pa Kham

Prasat Ban Kok Ngiew
is located in Amphoe Pa Kham; when coming from the town of Buriram, Wat Khok Ngiew can be reached on Highway 218 from Amphoe Nang Rong and turning into Highway No.348 before reaching Amphoe Pa Kham after 3 km (at km. marker 20). The site itself is behind Khok Ngiew monastery cars may be parked in the monasteries precinct the site is an walking distance. This is a hospital (Arogayasala or health center), built for the same purpose of hospitals elsewhere. But some architectural details are more lively compared with elements from hospitals elsewhere such as the image of Bhisajayaguru in the worshiping hall and a bronze mirror on which appears an inscription relating the importance of Prasat Khok Ngiew and the hospital intended to serve a large community. This site helps solve also the history of Arogayasala in the 13th century.

Amphoe Phutthaisong

Prang Ku Suan Taeng
is another ancient Khmer site. It is situated in Ban Don Wai, Tambon Nong Waeng alongside Highway No.202(Phutthaisong - Prathai), 74 km. from Amphoe Muang (12 km. from Amphoe Phutthaisong). The site is 3 brick pagodas lined on a single base. The site awaits coming renovation. Prang Ku Suan Taeng used to have beautiful lintels, one of which was stolen and sold abroad. It was later retrieved and is now on display in the National Museum. Another is on display in Phimai National Museum.

Phra Chao Yai Wat Hong
is a large and old Buddha image in the meditation posture, 1.6 meter wide and 2 meters high. This is a late rite image that features many local designs. Each February , a grand celebration is held to pay homage to the image and is attended by people from nearby provinces. Though its Thai name means "large," it is believed that the reason it is named like this is not because of its size but because of its sacred status to the Buriram people. It is said that people who make vows with the image and then break them usually suffer negative consequences. Several smaller images have been found under the image's base. The temple can be reached by taking the road to Phayakhaphum Phisai for 1 km. and 2 more km on a branch road.

Amphoe Prakhonchai

Muang Tam Sanctuary

was built during the 9th to 10th Century. It is at Ban Khok Muang which lies at the foot of a mountain 8 km. away from Phanom Rung. The road to the sanctuary is entirely paved with asphalt. Muang Tam Sanctuary is a brick structure with 5 pagodas surrounded by late rite ponds. At the corner of each pond is a sandstone five-headed Naga that stretches around the four directions of the pond, these are plain headed Nagas. The sandstone lintel and doorway are beautifully carved. The compound is encircled by a crooked terrace and a late rite wall. Historically, there is no evidence as to who build this monuments, the lintel shows a Hindu deity characterizing Khmer Baphuan style of the 11th c. (1017-1087), it might be argued that the temple was built for Hindu community. Muang Tam Sanctuary opens everyday from 06.00-18.00 hrs. Admission fee is 30 baht per person.

Amphoe Satuk

Phra Phuttharoop Yai
or Phra Phuttharoop Patima Santayaphirom Satuk Udom Ratsadon Nimit Manin is a huge standing Buddha image on the bank of Mun River , opposite Amphoe Satuk Office. It is highly revered by the people of Satuk Office. It is highly revered by the people of Satuk and nearby provinces.
Every year there is the Buri Ram Boat Race on the river in front of the image. Paddlers, tourists and spectators usually stop by to pay homage to the image.

Nong Ko Noi Handicrafts Village
is about 17 km from Amphoe Satuk. A gravel road leads to the village. The village is a popular stop for people going to see the Buri Ram Boat Races in November or those going to Amphoe Satuk. The development of Industrial Promotion has trained villagers here to mark products from reed such as ladies handbags, briefcases and folders.