Maha Sarakham is the capital city of Maha Sarakham province, located in the northeastern region of Thailand, also known as Isan. It is situated on the southern Khorat plain and straddles the Chi River.
The city is primarily a rice-growing area. Geographically, it is positioned approximately 475 km northeast of Bangkok and 73 km southeast of Khon Kaen. Local inhabitants commonly refer to the city as Sarakham.