Si Saket Travel Guide: Located 105 km from Surin, Si Saket exudes a unique charm sometimes found in lesser-known destinations. In my opinion, it even has more to offer than Surin. Among the sights are the magnificent Phra That Ruang Rong temple, about 8 km outside Si Saket, and Sringarinda Park with its small zoo. The Food Safety Street opposite the train station on the other side of the tracks, and the markets along the railway line—not to mention the night market, held every Sunday from 4 pm at Ratchakan Rodfai 3, just before Food Safety Street—will immerse you in the typical atmosphere of a Thai provincial town. Si Saket is a manageable town that will surprise you and perhaps even entice you to stay longer. Outside the city, as in all Isan provinces, you'll find numerous ruins of Khmer temples, often very small, as well as other attractions such as Wat Nong Thakian with its park containing over thirty pure white seated Buddha statues, and of course, the famous Temple of a Million Bottles. A car or motorbike is recommended for exploring the province. Sisaket is also the gateway to Khao Phra Wihan National Park and Preah Vihear Temple. However, due to tensions between Thailand and Cambodia over Preah Vihear, the temple is inaccessible from Thailand, and Khao Phra Wihan National Park is regularly closed without warning. Kantharalak, 65 km south of Sisaket, is a more convenient base for visiting the park (and the Temple of a Million Bottles), as it is closer. For complete information on getting around in and around Sisaket, please see our section on "Getting Around in Sisaket".

Accommodation in Si Saket: The value for money in Si Saket's accommodations is unbeatable! Large, air-conditioned rooms with all amenities (TV, refrigerator, hot shower, desk or table, wardrobe, and Wi-Fi) are available from just 400–500 baht per night. Accommodations on Wichit Nakhorn Road and Wan Luk Sua Road are particularly recommended. I personally like the SP Hotel or the Ban Kaew Ruen Khwan Hotel, which is right next door. However, hotel staff in Si Saket speak limited English, but you can usually manage and book a room. Getting information about excursions in the province can be more difficult. If you're looking for a room in a brand-new 4-star hotel for around 1000 baht per night, I recommend the Gallery Design Hotel. Find accommodation in Si Saket. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Si Saket. Gallery Design Hotel Sisaket (8.3/10) Book now More details Boonsiri Boutique Hotel (8.0/10) Book now More details Siri Ville Hotel (8.9/10) Book now More details The SP Hotel (8.9/10) Book now More details View all accommodations in Si Saket

Practical information about Si Saket: Surprisingly, Si Saket has a lot of accommodation options, even though it's often portrayed negatively in guidebooks and few foreign tourists visit. The town isn't very large; you can easily explore it on foot or hire a samlaw (three-wheeled rickshaw) for a short ride. Alternatively, there's a system of numbered songthaews (shared taxis) equipped for passengers in the back. However, it's often difficult for foreigners to figure out which songthaew to use and where to find it without a recommendation from their hotel or guesthouse. If you're traveling to Surin before your trip to Si Saket, contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand office there with any questions you may have, as they are also responsible for Si Saket, since the visitor information center no longer exists.

How do I get to Si Saket? You can reach Si Saket by train or bus. Several buses (including lines 926 and 940) run regularly from Bangkok's Mochit bus station to Si Saket, mainly in the early morning and evening. The journey takes 8 to 9 hours. You can also reach Si Saket by bus and minivan from Surin (bus 292), Ubon Ratchathani (bus 279), Kantharalak (bus 523), and Roi Et (bus 291). [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Si Saket

What's the best way to get around Si Saket? Si Saket is a small town that's easily explored on foot. There's a songthaew bus network that operates both within the town and to the surrounding areas. You'll also find samlaws and motorcycle taxis in many parts of town. There are quite a few taxis around, and there are usually two or three waiting at the Si Saket bus station. Again, even if a taxi is marked "Taximeter," you'll probably have to insist that it's switched on (if there is one at all).

Other sights in Sisaket: Wat Maha Buddharam (★★★) near the train station – the most important temple in Sisaket. In its main hall, behind two stone guardians, is the most revered Buddha statue in Sisaket. Somdet Sri Nakarin Park (★★★) – a large, beautiful, and well-maintained park on the outskirts of town. There is also a small zoo. City Pillar Shrine (★★★) – a very classic monument in Thai cities. Sisaket Aquarium (★★★) – rather modest, but a nice outing for families with children. Ban Khun Amphaipanich (★★★) – a beautiful house in Chinese and Mon styles, built in 1935. Today it houses a souvenir shop. Prasat Sa Kamphaeng Yai (★★★) in Uthomphon Phisai, 24 km from Sisaket – this temple combines elements of a Khmer temple with modern buildings in the classic style of Thai Buddhist temples. Wat Nong Takian, about twelve kilometers from Sisaket, is a relatively new temple known for its park with 28 white Buddha statues.

How do I ask for directions to Si Saket in Thai? I want to go to Si Saket / Yak pai thi Si sa kett. Where is Si Saket? / Si sa kett yu thi nai?