Overview
Sa Kaeo is a Thai frontier city 245 km east of Bangkok, serving as the gateway to Cambodia at Aranyaprathet-Poipet. The province preserves traces of the Suvarnabhumi and Dvaravati Kingdoms through scattered ancient monuments and artefacts.
Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Culture
Province preserves Dvaravati and Suvarnabhumi Kingdom heritage alongside traditional crafts like Han Sai silk weaving.
Money
Thai baht is the local currency. Rong Kluea Market accepts baht for Cambodian imports and second-hand goods.
Safety
Border region with standard petty crime risks. Verify current Poipet crossing conditions before travel.
Transport
Sa Kaeo sits 245 km east of Bangkok; buses connect from Ekkamai Terminal. The Aranyaprathet-Poipet border crossing is 50 km west of the city.