The temple is located in Uthumphon Phisai, 24 kilometers from Sisaket, and combines the ruins of an 11th-century Khmer Baphuon-style temple—the largest and most comprehensive in the province—with new buildings in the classic style of Thai Buddhist temples. This rare blend allows the temple to maintain the usual religious activities of a traditional Buddhist temple. Immediately to the left of the entrance gate are demon statues, which we personally always find surprising and amusing. To the right rises the modern Wihaan, and in front of it lie the remains of the Khmer temple. Many interesting objects, statues, and lintels were found here but are now housed in museums. To the right of the Khmer ruins is a platform with an imposing statue of a meditating monk.

Free admission. Open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

To get there from Si Saket, the easiest and cheapest option, if you don't have a car, is the train (5 baht in 3rd class on a regular train for a 20-30 minute journey). Once you arrive at Uthumphon Phisai station, getting there is straightforward. Exit the station and follow the tracks to the left for just under 2 km. Alternatively, you can hire a motorbike taxi or a samlaw (shared taxi) that will take you to the temple, wait there until you've finished visiting, and then take you back to the station for 40 baht. Another option is bus route 4186, which runs every 40 minutes until 4:00 PM between Si Saket and Uthumphon Phisai for 25 baht.

Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai is a temple. When visiting a temple in Thailand, there are some rules to observe: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), remove shoes upon entering the building, be quiet, no hugging or kissing, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, and do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai? From Si Saket, the easiest and cheapest way to get there without a car is by train (5 baht in 3rd class on a regular train, journey time 20–30 minutes). Once you arrive at Uthumphon Phisai station, the way is easy. Exit the station and follow the tracks to the left for just under 2 km. Alternatively, you can hire a motorbike taxi or a samlaw (shared taxi) that will take you to the temple, wait there, and then take you back to the station for 40 baht. Another option is bus route 4186, which runs every 40 minutes until 4:00 PM between Si Saket and Uthumphon Phisai for 25 baht.