About Kalasin Province
Kalasin sits at the centre of Isaan and has reinvented itself as Thailand's 'dinosaur province' on the strength of major fossil discoveries at Phu Kum Khao. The Sirindhorn Museum and adjacent excavation site form one of the most important palaeontology centres in Southeast Asia. Beyond the dinosaurs, Kalasin offers the vast Lam Pao Reservoir, the rugged Phu Faek and Phu Phan ranges, and the distinct culture of the Phu Tai people, whose traditional weaving and dance survive in villages such as Ban Phon.
Key facts
- Population
- 977,175 (2020)
- Area
- 6,947 km²
- Density
- 141 / km²
- Districts
- 18
- Capital
- Kalasin
- ISO code
- TH-46
All 18 districts
Don Chan · Huai Mek · Huai Phueng · Kamalasai · Kham Muang · Khao Wong · Khong Chai · Kuchinarai · Mueang Kalasin · Na Khu · Na Mon · Nong Kung Si · Rong Kham · Sahatsakhan · Sam Chai · Somdet · Tha Khantho · Yang Talat
Top Highlights
Phu Kum Khao dinosaur excavation site, with sauropod skeletons preserved in situ
Sirindhorn Museum, a major dinosaur and palaeontology museum next to the dig
Lam Pao Reservoir, a large lake with floating restaurants and an aquarium
Phu Tai cultural villages like Ban Phon, known for traditional silk weaving
Getting There
Kalasin has no airport or train station. Most visitors fly into Khon Kaen or Roi Et and continue by road in around 1.5 hours, or take a bus from Bangkok's Mo Chit, which reaches Kalasin in about 8–9 hours.
Inside Kalasin
Districts (18)
Don Chan ·Huai Mek ·Huai Phueng ·Kamalasai ·Kham Muang ·Khao Wong ·Khong Chai ·Kuchinarai ·Mueang Kalasin ·Na Khu ·Na Mon ·Nong Kung Si ·Rong Kham ·Sahatsakhan ·Sam Chai ·Somdet ·Tha Khantho ·Yang Talat
Mapped in Kalasin
102 places of interest recorded in OpenStreetMap. Coverage is contributed by volunteers and varies by area, so treat these as a guide to what is mapped rather than a complete inventory.
- 79Temples
- 6Markets
- 6Historic sites
- 4Museums
- 4Attractions
- 1Waterfalls
- 1Viewpoints
- 1Family attractions
Named examples
- Wat Prasit Pho Chai
- Khuean Lam Pao
- Sirindhorn Museum
- Kalasin Dinosaur Park
- Wat Ban Saen Suk
- Wat Pho Chai
- Wat Bueng Ban Siao
- Wat Pa Santi Suk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.
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Sources
Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.
- 1.Q382144 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
- 2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
- 3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026
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