About Sdok Kok Thom
Sdok Kok Thom is an 11th-century Khmer temple in Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo, close to the Cambodian border. It was dedicated to Shiva and built of red sandstone and laterite, with a central tower, galleries and libraries along a straight approach. Historians know it for one stone. An inscription found here, dated to 1053, records generations of a priestly family and the kings they served, and it's one of the main written sources for the early history of Angkor. It's small next to the temples at Angkor, but it follows the same plan.
Things to do at Sdok Kok Thom
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Walk the approach to the tower
Culture
A straight approach leads to the central sandstone tower, with galleries and libraries around it.
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Learn about the inscription
Culture
A stone inscription found here, dated 1053, is one of the main written sources for the history of Angkor.
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Check that it is open
Culture
The temple closed after the 2025 border clashes. Find out whether it has reopened before you make the trip.
Boat trips and park access change with the season and weather, so confirm locally before you go.
When to go
Best months for The East coast and islands: Dec to Feb. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Good
- Apr Good
- May Mixed
- Jun Avoid
- Jul Avoid
- Aug Avoid
- Sep Avoid
- Oct Mixed
- Nov Good
- Dec Best
Regional weather guide, not specific to Sdok Kok Thom. Tap a month for details.
