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Sisaketศรีสะเกษ
Spend one full day in Sisaket to see the Khmer ruins and the evening market; add a half‑day if you want a Preah Vihear side‑trip.
Sisaket is a small Isaan town with many Khmer ruin sites, a lively evening market and easy access to the border‑side Preah Vihear temple. Its attractions are clustered, so a single day covers the highlights; a second half‑day lets you cross into the sanctuary via the Thai side.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool, dry)
- avoid Apr–May (hot, early rains)
- Airport
- UBP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sisaket191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sisaket, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay alert on rural roads and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance / tourist police · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUBP Ubon Ratchathani Airport (1 h by bus from Sisaket; domestic flights from Bangkok.).
- Getting aroundTricycles and motorbike‑taxis are the main short‑haul options; local buses connect the town to nearby districts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike‑taxi (short ride)฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city‑to‑city)฿100–200 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person฿250 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,300 (≈ US$40) · High ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UBP Ubon Ratchathani Airport (1 h by bus from Sisaket; domestic flights from Bangkok.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sisaket: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tricycles and motorbike‑taxis are the main short‑haul options; local buses connect the town to nearby districts. No meter‑taxis or tuk‑tuks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Preah Vihear (Thai side access)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way, 4 h total
Hire a motorbike‑taxi or rent a car; 2 h drive south via Highway 24.
Border crossing is on the Thai side; the sanctuary itself lies in Cambodia but is reachable via this route.
Phra That Ruang Rong
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
Local bus or motorbike‑taxi, 8 km (5 mi) south of town.Local bus or motorbike‑taxi, 5 mi (8 km) south of town.
90‑min visit; daytime only.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kessiri Hotel
Close to the railway station, basic rooms.
North-East Hotel
Budget option near the market.
Hotel Prompiman
600 baht per night, near train station, basic breakfast.
SP‑Boutique Hotel
Modern boutique, limited info.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,300–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿800 | ฿800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿1,300 | ฿1,300 |
| Motorbike‑taxi (30 km round‑trip)1 × ฿300 · check | ฿300 |
| Evening market meal1 × ฿120 · check | ฿120 |
| eSIM (1 week data)1 × ฿600 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿312 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,432 per person per day, bed included | ฿3,432≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in Thai baht; flights and long‑distance coach fares excluded.
Prices of common things
| Grilled chicken on madan skewer | ฿120–150 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Local fruit (durian, rambutan) season | ฿30–80 (≈ US$1–3) per kg |
| Motorbike‑taxi (short ride) | ฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus ticket (city‑to‑city) | ฿100–200 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No meter‑taxis; agree fare before boarding motorbike‑taxis.
- Bus schedules can vary; check latest times at the central bus terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
US consular services are in Bangkok; Thai emergency numbers are listed above.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Sisaket (coach): ≈฿1,200, 8 h (check)
- Motorbike‑taxi 8 km: ≈฿300 (check)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much is this? (tâo‑rài)
- ตลาดอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the market? (tâ‑làat yùu têe năi)
- ขอรถตุ๊กตุ๊กหน่อย — I would like a tuk‑tuk, please (kŏr rót túk‑túk nòi)
Check opening hours for Preah Vihear access points before travel.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sisaket. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cool, dry) · avoid Apr–May (hot, early rains) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike‑taxi fare to the budget calculator.
- Include a pre‑booked guide for Preah Vihear if you want detailed history.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Sisaket
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sisaket, revision 5219499 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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