19 places to discover
Golden Gate Plaza is a border shopping plaza and market complex in Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, near the Aranyaprathet-Poipet border checkpoint with Cambodia. It is notable as a modern, organized retail area adjacent to Rong Kluea Market, offering clothing, footwear, electronics, souvenirs and food stalls catering to Thai and cross-border visitors and day shoppers.
Hat Sai Kaew Cave (Tham Hat Sai Kaew) is a natural limestone cave in Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodia border. Set in forested karst hills, the cave features typical stalactite and stalagmite formations and a quiet natural environment. It is a lesser-known local attraction with limited formal tourism infrastructure, visited primarily for nature observation and cave exploration in a rural district setting.
Khao Sam Sip Reservoir is an irrigation reservoir at the foot of Khao Sam Sip mountain in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand. Built for agricultural water storage, it is notable for its scenic open water reflecting the limestone mountain backdrop. The site is a quiet local viewpoint popular for photography, sunset views, and nature observation away from major tourist centers.
Lalu is a natural earth sculpture site in Thap Sadet Subdistrict, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province, near the Thailand-Cambodia border. It features extensive eroded laterite formations with pillars, walls, canyons and spires created by natural subsidence and wind and water erosion. Covering about 3,200 acres, the reddish-gold landscape is often compared to the Grand Canyon and is a notable geological attraction in eastern Thailand.
Mueang Phai Ancient Town is a moated ancient settlement in Mueang Phai Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border. The oval-shaped site is defined by earthen ramparts and a surrounding moat and is associated with the Dvaravati period with later Khmer influence. Archaeological finds include pottery, beads and religious artifacts. Managed as an archaeological site, it illustrates early urban planning and regional cultural exchange.
Pang Sida National Park is a protected forest area in Mueang Sa Kaeo District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand, about 28 km north of Sa Kaeo town. Established in 1982 and part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site, it covers 844 sq km of forested mountains. It is notable for waterfalls such as Pang Sida and Pha Takhian, seasonal butterfly congregations, and wildlife including elephants and gaur.
Prasat Ban Noi Huai Pa Yai is a small ancient Khmer sanctuary located in Ban Noi village, Huai Joi Subdistrict, Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand. The site consists of a single laterite prang and scattered remains dating to the Angkor period, approximately 11th to 13th century. It is one of several Khmer ruins in Sa Kaeo, reflecting the region's historical connection to the Khmer Empire and offering a quiet, rural archaeological setting.
Prasat Khao Lon is an ancient Khmer temple ruin located on Khao Lon hill in Thap Sadet Subdistrict, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border. Built in the 11th century during the Khmer Empire in Baphuon art style, the laterite sanctuary was dedicated to Shiva. It consists of a central prang, mandapa and enclosing wall, set in forested hills near Ta Phraya National Park, notable for its remote hilltop setting and carved lintels.
Prasat Khao Noi Si Chompu is an ancient Khmer Hindu temple located atop Khao Noi hill in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border. Built in the 7th century during the Chenla period and dedicated to Shiva, it is notable as one of Thailand's oldest Khmer sites. The brick sanctuary is famous for the Khao Noi Inscription dated 637 CE, and offers hilltop views over the surrounding plains.
Prasat Sdok Kok Thom is an 11th-century Khmer Hindu temple located in Khok Sung District, Sa Kaeo Province, near the Thailand-Cambodia border. Built during the reign of King Udayadityavarman II and dedicated to Shiva, it is the largest and most important Khmer temple in eastern Thailand. The site is renowned for the Sdok Kok Thom inscription (K.235) and now operates as a historical park managed by the Fine Arts Department.
Queen Sirikit Chaloem Phra Kiat Public Water Park is a public reservoir park in Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodia border. Developed as a water storage and recreation area to honor Queen Sirikit, it features a large reservoir surrounded by landscaped grounds, open lawns and shoreline viewpoints. The park is used by locals for relaxation, picnics and evening strolls and provides a calm, open setting in a rural district town.
Rong Kluea Market is a large border market in Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province, adjacent to the Thailand-Cambodia border crossing to Poipet. Known as the largest second-hand and wholesale market in eastern Thailand, it features hundreds of covered stalls selling used clothing, shoes, bags, textiles and general goods. The market serves as a major cross-border trading hub and a popular shopping destination for domestic and Cambodian visitors.
Sa Kaeo Sa Khwan are twin historic ponds located in the centre of Sa Kaeo town, Mueang Sa Kaeo District, Sa Kaeo Province. The two ponds, Sa Kaeo and Sa Khwan, are regarded as sacred water sources and have been used for royal coronation and oath-taking ceremonies. Surrounded by a landscaped public park with walkways and pavilions, the site is both a local recreation area and a culturally significant landmark of the province.
Ta Phraya National Park is a protected forest area spanning Sa Kaeo and Buriram provinces in eastern Thailand, centered in Ta Phraya District. Established in 1996 and part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex UNESCO World Heritage Site, it covers about 594 square kilometers of forested mountains along the Cambodian border. It is known for its biodiversity, scenic viewpoints, hiking trails, and the ancient Khmer ruins of Prasat Khao Lon.
Tham Hanuman is a limestone cave on Khao Chakan mountain in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand. Part of the Khao Chakan limestone hill complex known for its multiple caves and scenic karst landscape, the cave features stalactites, stalagmites and bat habitats. It is located near Wat Tham Khao Chakan and is notable for its natural formations, surrounding forested slopes and resident long-tailed macaques.
Tham Khao Siwa is a natural limestone cave located in Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo Province in eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border. It is situated within the low limestone hills characteristic of the Khlong Hat area. The cave is recognized locally as a natural attraction and is visited for its cave formations and quiet natural surroundings. Information is limited in official tourism sources, and it remains a relatively lesser-known site within Sa Kaeo Province.
Tham Khao Thalu is a natural limestone cave on the isolated Khao Chakan hill in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand. Part of a complex of more than 70 caves on the 90-meter-high karst outcrop, it is known for its through-passage that allows light to pass, stalactite and stalagmite formations, bat colonies, and small Buddhist shrines. The hill is a prominent local landmark surrounded by paddy fields and managed as a protected natural and religious site.
Tham Phet Pho Thong is a natural limestone cave located in Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo Province, near the Cambodia border in eastern Thailand. The cave is known for its glittering calcite crystals that sparkle like diamonds on walls and ceilings when illuminated, along with stalactites, stalagmites and spacious chambers. Managed locally, it offers a short caving experience with installed lighting and stairs, attracting visitors interested in geology and nature.
Wat Tham Khao Chakan is a Buddhist cave temple located on the limestone hill of Khao Chakan in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province, eastern Thailand. Set within a dramatic karst formation with 72 caves, the temple is known for its cave shrines, Buddha images, and large troop of long-tailed macaques. It serves as a religious site and viewpoint offering panoramic views of the surrounding plains and is a notable landmark of Sa Kaeo.