Exploring Loei

A Glimpse of Muang Loei

Amphoe Muang Loei could impart local appreciation to visitors before they head toward other tourist spots. Phra That Satcha in this district is the center of faith in Buddhism. The Loei Provincial Cultural Center recounts multi-dimensional ways of life in Loei’s yesterday ands today. The Sirindhorn Art Center serves as a cradle to impart artistic skills to the youth. Last but not least, Kuan Pha Lom National Park offers nature lovers chances to go cliff climbing and trekking in the dense forest engulfed by a fortress of mountains.

1.      Phra Tha Satcha

Phra That Satcha, literally meaning the temple of truthful pledge, was constructed one year after the collapse on 11 August 1975 of Phra That Phanom in Nakorn Phanom, which was probably the most revered Buddhist sanctuary in the whole northeastern region. As an imitation of Phra That Phanom, Phra That Satcha was constructed with the objectives to symbolically continue the spirit of Phra That Phanom, to sooth the people’s feeling of loss and despair from such tragic collapse, and finally to re-proclaim the pledge to preserved Buddhism in this region. The Buddha’s and his sublime follows’ relics, and the soil from Phra That Phanom, were consecrated inside Phra That Satcha. This 33-meter high Phra. That is located on a large rock foundation. It also has a seventieed an umbrella on its top. On the 15th day of the waxing moon in the February, the temple holds a grand celebration and opens its door for worshippers to gild the Buddha’s Footprints inside the Phra That.

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 2.      Loei LProvincial Cultural Center

Located within the compound of the Ratchaphat Lori Institue, this Cultural Center is a must in the Center is divided into 3 sections. First section: The audio-visual room shows slides about the province and the objects used in daily live of local people. Second section: This temporary exhibition shows the various statues of the Buddha made of wood. Sand stone, terra cotta and silver, the masks worn during the Phi Ta Khon festival; and other old utensils collected from Loei villagers. Besides, the 3

-month mobile exhibition displays various themes depending on the ongoing festivals in Loei at that time.

Third section: Called Boeng Thai Loei, literally meaning “a glimpse of Loei,” this section displays a noteworthy and prominent permanent exhibition on various aspects of Loei, covering its geology, geography, history, culture and ethnic groups.

Loei Provincecail Cultural Center opens from Monday-Friday 8.30 am. – 4.00 pm. Free of change. Those who desire to visit the Center as a group should contact the Center beforehand to contact address is Loei Provincial Cultural Center, Ratchaphat Loei Institute, Thanon Loei-Chiang Khan, Amphoe Muang Loei, Loei 42000.

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3.      Kuan Pha Lom National Park

Kuan Pha Lom, literally meaning “surrounded by mountain “, is the name of the mountain range in Tambon Nam Suai in Amphoe Muang Loei. The park is kfamous for its rugged piercing limestones surrounding more than 1,000 rai of evergreen forest.

Visitors to Kuan Pha Lom can enjoy themselves with cliff climbing and trekking in the forest amidst the fortress of mountains. Interesting places inside the park are the 3 big caves named Tham Lom, Tham Luang and Tham Phabong. A natural pond at the center of the forest is believed to be a sacred place whereby the serpent king passes to go underground to Wat Hin Mak Peng by the Mekong in Nong Khai.

A guided tour is required for visitors’ safety and environmental protection. Tourists, including food stalls and accommodation, are not yet to be provided. Camping is allowed within the Park Headqurters, which also offers toilets and bathrooms.

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4. Sirindhorn Art Center

Sirindhron Art Center was established at Si Songkhram Witthaya School, Amphoe Wang Saphung, from the initiation of an art teacher named Sangkhom Thongmi, whose students received many international painting awards.

The Art Center collects youth’s arts, rural arts, and the local art knowledge, for the benefits of youth, art teachers and the general public.

The Art Center is housed in 4 buildings on 6 rais of land. It displays nationally and internationally awarded paintings by local students and exhibitions on their lives. Sketches by various artists of various disciplines, including cartoonists, are exhibited to provide inspiration and guidelines for beginners. Some rooms are allocated for temporary art exhibition by the public. The Sculpture Garden around the Art Center has been arranged with the cooperation of the Painting, Sculpture and Printing Faculty of Silpakorn University.

Sirindhorn Art Center is open to the public on Monday-Faridays. During holidays there may be special events which the general public can attend.

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