"Warm Hearts in Maha Sarakham" Maha Sarakham by shrimp56

Maha Sarakham Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 90 photos

Our group went to Maha Sarakham to visit the university there. This side trip was arranged by one of our group's leaders who had been a guest lecturer at the university previously.
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We weren't here for the town, but to experience rural NE Thailand in the hands of wonderful Thai hosts.

Our hosts

Our hosts were the storytellers from the university. This group acts out stories & fables in both Thai and English for area schoolchildren.
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Please see the "Dance" travelogue for the pictures of the dance performance they arranged for us!

A water buffalo

We made two stops in the country -- one where they were harvesting rice and one where they were threshing rice. Please see the travelogue for those pictures.

Last visit to Maha Sarakham: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Jul 23, 2004
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The Maha Sarakham Storytellers - Maha Sarakham

The Maha Sarakham Storytellers Local Customs (4)

This group and their leader were our hosts who planned and provided us with such a rich experience in NE... more travel advice

Traditional Thai Dancing - Maha Sarakham

Traditional Thai Dancing Local Customs (4)

Our hosts arrange for a three part evening -- first were the dancers. I learned that young Thai girls push their hands... more travel advice

A Greeting Ceremony Local Customs (4)

Our hosts honored us with many traditional elements including this greeting ceremony -- the oldest women were honored by... more travel advice

Wrapped in paper & tied with a string!! - Maha Sarakham

Wrapped in paper & tied with a string!! Restaurants (1)

Our hosts provided a "picnic" for us near the Ban I San Museum. It came wrapped in wax paper tied with a string -- a... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
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balhannah Nov 30, 2009 at 7:41 PM

You nearly need to wear earplugs when travelling over there, I struck some "Horn Happy" ones too!
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pattayaraj Sep 11, 2006 at 11:32 PM

Hi Sally! Thanks for sharing. I 'll visit Mahasarakam next month and your tips help me a lot. : )))
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Nemorino Jun 29, 2006 at 2:20 PM

How lucky you were to have such wonderful Thai hosts. Fine photos here on your tips and travelogues.
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citizen33 Jun 8, 2006 at 9:53 AM

The better option is Taksila, the new hotel. Like Vasu this is close to the canal but on the other side of the centre. If you want a cheaper option try the trainng hotel in Mahasarakham Rajabhat University.
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catalysta May 22, 2006 at 8:48 AM

What fun that must've been! Your travelogue photos are wonderful , they tell a story that needs no words.....W
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Sininen Apr 8, 2006 at 10:56 PM

Hello Sally! What an excellent place on Maha Sarakham! I would love to visit it some day. Beautiful pics and great info. Happy birthday from Finland!
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matcrazy1 Jan 6, 2006 at 9:40 PM

Great shots of amazing Phrathat Nadun. Very good and interesting tips. Haha, I'd love that local takeout!
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Jim_Eliason Aug 19, 2005 at 7:20 PM

Great tips and pics!
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tini58de Jul 18, 2005 at 4:40 AM

Wonderful page, Sally! It sure is another world!!
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globerover Jul 11, 2005 at 5:49 PM

wonderful pics and most interesting tips of an area in Thailand I have yet to visit ... and it seemed that your host WAS right that you liked the spicy chicken, for otherwise you would not have stated that you were "very satisfied" ...