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Introducing Prachinburi & Sa Kaew Provinces
The town of Prachinburi is worth a look for its interesting hospital, and the area is a good base to explore the Khao Yai National Park. Near the quieter, southern border of the park, the village of Ban Kon Khuang on Rte 33 includes some good accommodation, and it is much closer to Bangkok than the main park entrance at Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
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The rural areas of Prachinburi and Sa Kaew provinces are peppered with many small Dvaravati and Khmer ruins. Sa Kaew means ‘Jewel Pool’, a reference to various Mon-Khmer reservoirs in the area. Little more than loose collections of laterite blocks, most are of little interest to the casual visitor. Keep going east on Rte 33 and cross the border at Aranya Prathet to Cambodia and the real deal at Angkor Wat.
Further west on Rte 33, the town of Nakhon Nayok (in Central Thailand) is a popular getaway for Thais from Bangkok keen on outdoor adventure, especially year-round rafting. Try to come on a weekend as it’s often difficult to find companies running weekday trips. It’s a good area to explore with your own transport.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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