Si Sa Ket is 571 Kilometers from Bangkok. This is another province in the lower Northeast that was significantly influenced by the Khmer. Several interesting Khmer historical sites are in the province. This province also provides a gateway to some ancient cave paintings that are quite interesting to see. The trip requires entrance to Cambodia but at the time we visited the trip into Cambodia required no VISA or exit from Thailand. The paintings are about 8 km into Cambodia and a tram will take you there but do expect to do some work since the paintings are located down a rather steep incline and in a valley. It is impossible for me to understand just how ancient people were able to put the paintings where they are since they are located far up the sheer cliff side and not possible for any kind of ladder.

Si Sa Ket has an area of 8,840 square Kilometers, and consists of the following districts: Muang Si Sa Ket, Kanthararom, Kantharalak, Khun Han, Phrai Bung, Khukhan, Prang Ku, Uthumphon Phisai, Rasi Salai, Yang Chum Noi, Huai Thap Than, Non Khun, Si Rattana, Wang Hin, Bueng Bun, Nam Kliang, Phu Sing, Benchalak, Mueang Chan, Pho Si Suwan and Sila Lat.

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