Sakon Nakhon Province.

Sakon Nakhon Province.  In the Northeast of Thailand. Is an historic old town. The city have 3 name is Nong Han Luang, Muang Sakon Thawapi, and Sakon Nakhon. Later in the year 1830 "Phra Bat Somdet Phra Nangklao Chao Yu Hua(King Rama III)" to change the name of the city from "Sakon Thawapi" is "Sakon Nakhon" and the name used until today.

Sakon Nakhon Province.Suitable environment,natural resources and transportation routes, both internal and external Secure. Suitable housing is traditional. Evidence of archaeological excavations in the Year 1990-1981. Skeleton found in previous generation. History between the ages of 32000 - 1000 year. Is regarded as the oldest community in the prehistoric period Ban Chiang. The machine is used to discover evidence of life, including pottery vessels. Both types have many features smooth, rough, scratch pattern, pattern cord, write and type color was also found equipment and tools used to transition from the stone. Copper and tin as a tool.

     The growth, called Ban Chiang culture. Born in the village community level. The manufacture of metal production for the household or community, their only. Sakon Nakhon is located approximately 647 km from Bangkok with an area of approximately 9,605 square kilometers Population 1,118,449 people have all three seasons: hot, rainy, and winter population of farmers.

Territory.
North - Nong Khai and Nakhon Phanom province.
South - Kalasin and Mukdahan.
East - Changwat Nakhon Phanom
West - Udon Thani and Kalasin.

The area is divided into 18 administrative district, 125 district are.
1.Amphoe Muang
2.Song Dao
3.Tao Ngoi
4.Khok Si Suphan
5.Kusuman
6.Kut Bak
7.Phanna Nikhom
8.Charoen Sin
9.Phon Na Kaeo
10.Phu Phan
11.Phang Khon
12.Waritchaphum
13.Nikhom Nam
14.Ban Muang
15.Akat Amnuai
16.Sawang Daen Din
17.Wanon Niwat
18.Kham Ta Kla.


Provincial symbols.
Is a Pagoda named "Phra That Choeng Chum",The back is a lake named is "Bung Nong Han".
Provincial Tree is   "Lagerstroemia speciosa".
Provincial Flower is  "Lagerstroemia speciosa" (Sakura in Thailand).

Travel to Sakon Nakhon Province.
Car.
Total distance of 647 km
- From Bangkok follow Highway 1 to Saraburiprovince. Turn right on Highway 2 through Nakhon Ratchasima province (Baan phai district). And turn right onto Highway 23 through Mahasarakham province. Into Highway 213 through the Kalasin province, Sign in Sakon Nakhon province.
Bus.
- Have the bus to Sakon Nakhon every day. From the North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), For more information, Tel. 0936-1880.
Train.
- From the train station (Hua Lam Phong) has the train to Udon Thani. Then switch to the bus. For go to Sakon Nakhon. More information Tel. 223-7010.
Air.
- Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. Has flights from Bangkok - Sakon Nakhon daily. contact details and reservations,Tel.280-0060,628-2000. And Sakon Nakhon Tel. (042) 712259 - 60.