Sakon Nakhon

On the shores of Nong Han, the largest natural lake in the north-east, Sakon Nakhon preserves sanctuaries of Khmer origin such as Phra That Choeng Chum and Phra That Narai Cheng Weng. The province is home to peoples from Laos and Vietnam, including the Phu Thai. At Tha Rae, on the lakeshore, lives one of the largest Catholic communities in Thailand. Sakon Nakhon is also known for its natural indigo dyeing. It has 18 districts (amphoe).

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Peoples, communities and cultural diversity
Community place
Sakon Nakhon (Mueang Sakon Nakhon)
Tha Rae Catholic Village
Founded in 1884 by families from the far shore of Nong Han Lake, Tha Rae has become the seat of an archdiocese and the largest Catholic community in Thailand, renowned for its Christmas star procession.

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