Located in the eastern
border of Thailand, facing Cambodia at Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo
is a popular province known as a trading centre.
In the past, Sa Kaeo was a major civilized
community. Its long history had dated back since the Suwannaphum
and Dvaravati Periods. The archeological sites of Khmer arts
and stone inscriptions are the outstanding examples of this
civilization.
Administratively, Sa Kaeo has been a district
of Prachin Buri Province for a long period, and has officially
been upgraded as a province since December 1, 1993.
Sa Kaeo is 245 kilometres, east of Bangkok,
with the area about 7,195 square kilometres. Sa Kaeo is divided
into 7 Amphoes (districts) and 2 King Amphoe (sub-districts):
Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Watthana Nakhon, Amphoe Aranyaprathet,
Amphoe Ta Phraya, Amphoe Khao Chakan, Amphoe Wang Nam Yen,
Amphoe Khlong Hat, King Amphoe Khok Sung, and King Amphoe
Wang Somboon.
Geographical Location
Sa Kaeo has its border facing Cambodia of
approximately 165 kilometres. Generally, the area varies from
plains to highlands. Highlands and mountains are in the north
where Pang Sida National Park is located, while the south
is covered with wavy plains and hills. Also, there are evergreen
forests along the Chanthaburi mountain range. In the central,
there are plains and hills, with Amphoe Watthana Nakhon as
the highest area when compared to the other Amphoe Mueang
in the west, and Amphoe Aranyaprathet in the east.
Boundary
North: Amphoe Khon Buri of Nakhon Ratchasima,
and Amphoe Lahan Sai of Buri Ram
South: Amphoe Soi Dao of Chanthaburi
East: Cambodia
West: Amhoe Kabin Buri, Na Di of Prachin Buri, and Amphoe
Sanam Chai Khet of Chachoengsao.
Distance from Amphoe Mueang to nearby districts
:
Amphoe Khao Chakan 19 kms.
Amphoe Watthana Nakhon 38 kms.
Amphoe Wang Nam Yen 50 kms.
Amphoe Aranyaprathet 54 kms.
Amphoe Khlong Hat 65 kms.
Amphoe Ta Phraya 100 kms.
How to get there
By
Car
From Bangkok, use Phahonyothin Highway to Rangsit, use overpass
to Highway No.305, pass Amphoe Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, after
that use Highway No.33, pass Amphoe Kabin Buri to Sa Kaeo.
Total distance is 214 kilometres.
From Bangkok, use Highway No.1 to Hin Kong, turn right to
Highway No.33, pass Nakhon Nayok, Kabin Buri to Sa Kaeo. Total
distance is 245 kilometres.
From Bangkok, use Highway No.304, pass Min Buri, Chachoengsao
to Amphoe Phanom Sarakham, turn right at 35th kilometre, use
Highway No. 304 to Kabin Buri. At 95th kilometre, turn right
again to Highway No.33 to Sa Kaeo.
By Bus
By bus :The Transport Co.,Ltd. provides bus services
both ordinary and air-conditioned. Leave from Mo Chit Bus
Terminal 2 everyday. For more details, please contact at Tel:
936-2852. There are two air-conditioned bus routes:
Route Bangkok Hin Kong Nakhon Nayok Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet
First class bus leaves at 04:30 hrs., next bus at every 1
hour, last bus leaves 18:00 hrs. The fare is 135 Baht.
Second class bus leaves at 05:00 hrs., next bus at every
1 hour, last bus leaves 18:30 hrs. The fare is 118 Baht.
Route Bangkok Ongkharak Nakhon Nayok - Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet
First class bus leaves at 04:45 hrs., next bus at every 1
hour, last bus leaves 18:30 hrs. The fare is 118 Baht.
Second class bus leaves at 05:00 hrs., next bus at every
1 hour, last bus leaves 18:45 hrs. The fare is 95 Baht.
By
Train
By rail: State Railways of Thailand provides service from
Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok to Sa Kaeo and Aranyaprathet
twice everyday, leaving at 05:55 and 13:05 hrs. The fare is
48 Baht / person. For more details, please contact Travel
Service Unit at Tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020
