Comparatively small among its sister provinces of the Northeast Kalasin was once relegated to the status of an Amphoe before being restored its present administrative entity. Despite its smallness Kakasin is a busy agricultural province with considerable attractions Kalasin is 519 kilometers from Bangkok.

KALASIN's ATTRACTIONS

Wat Klang in Amphoe Wang houses a Buddha image in black and cast in bronze enshrined. Of fine craftsmanship, it is the main image of the province, and during any dry spell, it is borne aloft on a procession to plead for rain. At the base of the image are inscribes ancient Thai letters.

In addition to the black Buddha image, Wat Klang also houses large replica of the Holy Footprint made in sandstone. Moulded during the reign of the Lawa, the footprint used to he located on the bank of the Lam Pao River but was removed to Wat Klang when the bank became eroded.

Culture & Tourism Promotion Center located in the area of the Thirawat Hospital exhibits ways of life of the local people as well as sells selected item, of Kalasin local products such as Phrae Wa fabric, local musical instniments, etc.

Muang Fa Daet Sung Yang is an ancient town dating hack over 1.000 years. Major attractions include the Phra That Ya Khu, a huge brick stupa decorated with stucco reliefs, and carved sandstone boundary markers depicting episodes from the Life of the Lord Buddha, now at Wat Pho Chai Semaram The town is located in Amphoe Kamalasai, 19 kilometers away from Kalasin.

Lam Pao Dam built across the Lam Pao and Huay Yang rivers is thirty five kilometers from town center on the KalasinYang Talat highway. The reservoir can hold tip to 1,260 million cu.m. Of water and is as beautiful as any natural lake. Along the bank of the reservoir has been built an open zoo to serve as a major attraction of the Northeast.