Province                             Petchabun

Nearest major Town     Wichienburi

Coordinates (GE)           15.488542, 101.157328

 Date of visit                     12-August-2015

Access                                   Fairly Easy – Minor roads

More Photos                     Link

References

http://www.asiatravelroutes.com/en/thailand/historical-parks/si-thep-historical-park/prang-reusi-ancient-monument.html

http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=15.488619&lon=101.157571&z=19&m=b&permpoly=19702132

 Not far from the Sri Thep historical park, and located within a sanctuary, it is thought to have been constructed around the 1tth century (CE?). The Thai word Reusi translates to Hermit or Recluse, so possibly reflects on the sanctuary that encloses it.

Other Historical sites in the area

Sri Thep Khao Klang Nok – a Dvaravati era pyramid

Sri Thep Historical Park – major settlement

Other points of interest in the area

Wichienburi – Driving north on the minor roads you may encounter Thailand’s only onshore oilfield.

Not far from Wichienburi itself is a shrine dedicated to King Naresuen.

Province                             Petchabun

Nearest major Town     Wichienburi

Coordinates (GE)           15.466083, 101.147478

Date of visit                      12-August-2015

Access                                 Fairly Easy – Minor roads

More Photos    Link

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si_Thep_District

http://teakdoor.com/central-thailand-forum/106636-sri-thep-historical-park.html

 Dated to the 6th or 7th Century (CE?) a major site with a moat surround. Apparently built in 2 stages with Dvaravati and Khmer influences.

Other Historical sites in the area

Sri Thep Khao Klang Nok – a Dvaravati era pyramid

Prasat Prang Ruesi

Other points of interest in the area

Wichienburi – Driving north on the minor roads you may encounter Thailand’s only onshore oilfield.

Not far from Wichienburi itself is a shrine dedicated to King Naresuen.

Province                             Si Sa Ket

Nearest major Town    Si Sa Ket Township

Coordinates (GE)            14.852439, 103.984544

Date of visit                       26-April-2015

Access                                 A little tricky. Minor roads

More Photos                   Link

References

http://memim.com/prang-ku-district.html

http://www.routeyou.com/en-th/location/view/48168770/prasat-prang-ku

http://thailandwildlife.photoshelter.com/image/I0000RSaKApgI06k

Built around 1000 Years ago. A smaller site, but impressive in its own way.

Other Historical sites in the area

Prasat Ta Leng

Prasat Hin Ban Samo

Other points of interest in the area

None noted at this time

Province      Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)

Nearest major Town    Korat City

Coordinates (GE)   15.024736, 102.193453

Date of visit                22-April-2015

Access                            Easy – Blacktop Road

More Photos               Link

References

http://www.thaiwebsites.com/phanomwan.asp

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasat_Phnom_Wan

http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/20695_info_prasat-phanom-wan.html

Quite close to Korat city, it is thought to originate from the 15th Century (BE).

Other Historical sites in the area

Ban Non Wat

Pimai

Other points of interest in the area

Dan Kwian an ancient pottery village

Province                Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)

Nearest major Town    Korat City

Coordinates (GE)          15.219669, 102.494342

Date of visit                      22-April-2015

Access                                 Easy – Blacktop Road

More Photos                    Link

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phimai_Historical_Park

Pimai was one of the Khmer empire’s major centres. It was (and remains) an important Buddhist and Hindu site. Most buildings are thought to date from the 11th and 12 Century (CE)

Other Historical sites in the area

Ban Non Wat

Prasat Hin Phanom Wan

Other points of interest in the area

Pimai Salt is a major producer of refined table salt for SE Asia, using solution mining techniques. Their operation can be seen on the right as you proceed towards Pimai after turning off the main road. They are not open for tourist visits though.