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Introduction
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Kalasin is 519 kilometers from Bangkok and administratively
divided into 18 districts, an occupying are of 7,055.07 square
kilometers. The characteristics of the area are mountainous
along the Phuphan Range in the upper part while the middle
part is hilly area with the alteration of deciduous forest.
Kalasin is one of the most fertile provinces in the northeastern
region. According to archaeological evidence, it points that the
area was once inhabited by the Lawa tribe, whose civilization dates
back to about 1,600 years ago. The historical evidence points out
that the city was first established during the Rattanakosin period
in 1793. Thao Somphamit and his troops escaped from the left bank
of the Mekong River and settled on the bank of the Pao River, which
was called ‘Ban Kaeng Samrong.’ Then, he sent tribute to King Rama I,
the Great who later promoted Ban Kaeng Samrong as a city and renamed
it ‘Kalasin’ or ‘Mueang Nam Dam’ (a black water town), which later
became an important city. ‘Kala’ means ‘black’; ‘sin’ means ‘water’,
so Kalasin means ‘black water.’ The king also appointed Thao Somphamit
as ‘Phraya Chaisunthon’ who became the first ruler of Kalasin.
Borders
| North |
: Udon Thani and Sakon Nakhon |
| East |
: Sakon Nakhon and Mukdahan |
| South |
: Roi Et and Maha Sarakham |
| West |
: Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani |
Distance
| Distances from Mueang District to Other Districts |
| Kamalasai |
12 km |
Huai Phueng |
60 km |
| Yang Talat |
16 km |
Nong Kung Si |
62 km |
| Khong Chai |
26 km |
Kuchinarai |
79 km |
| Don Chan |
32 km |
Kham Muang |
81 km |
| Rong Kham |
39 km |
Sam Chai |
85 km |
| Sahatsakhan |
39 km |
Na Khu |
88 km |
| Somdet |
40 km |
Tha Khantho |
99 km |
| Na Mon |
42 km |
Khao Wong |
103 km |
| Huai Me |
48 km |
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Festivals & Events
Kalasin Pong Lang, Phrae Wa and Red Cross Fair
When: February - March
Where: In front of city hall
Kalasin Pong Lang, Phrae Wa and Red Cross Fair is held annually
during in February - March in front of city hall, Mueang District.
Featuring the Pong Lang Contest (Northeastern Folk Music) and Phrae
Wa silk exhibition. Enjoy cultural performances and local entertainment,
and sales of a wide variety of merchandise at very reasonable prices.
Wichit Phrae Wa Silk Festival
Wichit Phrae Wa Silk Festival
When: August
Where: In front of city hall
Wichit Phrae Wa Silk Festival is held annually in August, at in front
of city hall, Mueang District. Let's see Phrae Wa Silk parade, Phrae Wa
silk contest, demonstration show and selling of Phrae Wa silk handicraft
products, fashion show, Pong Lang Music show and Phrae Wa Night for charity.
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