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  Prasart
Khao Phra Vihan
is a splendid Khmer ruin just across the border in Cambodia. Perched
on a 600-metre hill, the complex was built by a succession of Khmer
kings from the 10th to12th centuries. Constructed in Papuan and early
Angkor styles., Khao Phra Vihan originally served as a Hindu temple.
Even though Thailand and Cambodia have concluded several travel
agreements, tourists should consult the TAT before making any plans to
visit Khao Phra Vihan.
The
Khun Amphai Phanich Building
On ubon Road is and old structure belonging to Khun Amphai Phanich (Indr
Naksiharat), built in 2468 B.E. (1925) by Chinese and Mon craftsmen. The
artistic configuration and beautiful plaster patterns, based on Chinese
traditions, has been carefully preserved and restores, which has earned
it the top award in the Urban Architectural Preservation category in
2530 B.E. (1987). It has also been listed as an antiquity by the Fine
Arts Department.
Wat
Sa Kamphaeng Noi Stone Sanctuary
The sanctuary has a Prang (Pagoda) and a chapel made of laterite. A
large pond is in front of the pagoda. The pond, the pagoda and the
chapel are all encircled by a laterite wall. A lintel of Phra Warun, the
god of rain, was once above the doorway. Inside, the good was carried by
3 swans.
The Papuan-style sanctuary was
believed to have been built in the 10th sanctuary. The sanctuary might
have been a place for religious ceremonies when it was first
constructed, but renovated or altered in the 12th century during the
reign of King Chai Woraman VII as can be seen from traces of Bayon
architecture. The sanctuary was called "Arokayasan" then, meaning a
hospital or a communal place.
Ta
Leng Sanctuary
Ta Leng Sanctuary is a single pagoda on a square base facing east.
There is one real doorway while the other three are fake. The highlight
of the pagoda is the door columns which are elaborately carved.
Judging from the architecture and art of the sanctuary, it is believed
Ta Leng was built during the Khmer Papuan art period, or around
1017-1087. 
Wat
Sa Kamphaeng Yai Sanctuary
The sanctuary is Si Sa Ket's largest Khmer stone structure. There
are 3 pagodas on the same base from north to south and facing west. The
middle building is the main pagoda made of sandstone and some bricks.
The other 2 pagodas are made of bricks with some sand stone decorations
such as a lintel and doorway frame. Behind the southern pagoda stands
another brick pagoda and in front of there are 2 brick chapels
surrounded by a crooked porch of laterite and sandstone. Doorway face
all 4 directions. The main pagoda features a lintel of the god Indra god
Naria lying on a pedestal over Naga. The pagoda of the south has another
lintel of the gods Shiva and Uma seated.
Ban
Prasat Sanctuary
This important historical site is in Tambon Muang Chan, Amphoe
Uthumphon Phisai.
Ban Prasat Sanctuary is a Khmer-style structure that was later modified
much in the same way that Prasat Si Khoraphum of Surin Province was,
particularly the roofs which are very similar, though the one at Ban
Prasat is higher. The sanctuary comprises 3 brick pagodas on the same
laterite base north to south surrounded by a wall. There is also a
doorway is made of laterite. 
Prang
Ku Sanctuary
Prang Ku Sanctuary is in Ban Ku, Amphoe Prang Ku, about 10 km. from
the district center. The pagoda there is made of large bricks just like
Si Khoraphum Sanctuary in Surin which is an Khmer sanctuary over 1,000
years old. A large pond about 1 km. long is directly in front of Prang
Ku and is a favorites feeding ground for large flocks of birds.
Ban
Samoh Stone Sanctuary
Located at Tambon Samoh, Amphoe Prang Ku. The sanctuary has several
important components which are
Pagoda :
The pagoda is built of laetrile and is square in shape. It has fake
doorways in 3 directions; the one facing south has a lintel over it.
There is also a print attached to the pagoda.
Chapel :
This is another laetrile structure and is located at the southeastern
part of the wall. A doorway faces west.
Wall :
Built of laetrile, it has a doorway in the shape of an "X" 
Tamnak
Sai Sanctuary
Tamnak Sai Sanctuary is located in Ban Tamnak Sai, Tambon Mat Dong,
Amphoe Khun Han. This sanctuary is a single brick structure on a
sandstone base. Extensive landscaping has made the grounds clear and
clean. The square sanctuary is 4 x 4 metres with only one doorway which
faces east (the front). The other 3 doorways are fake ones, the likeness
of a door being carved on the bricks, only the door frames are made of
sandstone.
Doan
Tuan Sanctuary
Don Tuan sanctuary, at Tambon Bung Malu, Kantralak district, is
about 38 kms. from the district town on the Kantralak Pha Moh E-Daeng
route. It is a small ancient Khom temple sited on the cliff top on the
Thai-Cambodian border.
Wat
Lan Khuad or Temple of The Million Bottles
Located within the Sukhaphiban area of Khun Han district, some 61
kms. from the provincial seat, is Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew (Wat Lan Khuad).
Religious edifices and other structures here are decorated with glass
bottles of different colors and shapes numbering in the millions,
producing fascinating designs and patterns. The local people commonly
refer to it as Wat Lan Khuad, or Temple of the Million Bottles.
Phrathat
Ruang Rong
is a pagoda built with a architectural mix of styles used by the
Laotian, Suai, Cambodian and Yer people who live in the Northeast. Take
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pond will be on the left. There is also another waterfowl pond at Ban
Ku. A man-made pond of laterite, numerous waterfowls feed here during
the dry season.
