Nakhon Ratchasima Travel Guide

 pattayaraj Says:  Or full name as Nakhon Rachasima Zoo.This zoo is a special one where have Africa animals called "Big five" included Africa elephant,Wild buffalo,rhino,leopard and lion.Moreover,there're some interesting animals like white rhino,black tiger,camel and Thai sarus crane... 

 Wann Says:  The most popular place along highway no2 before visitors reach Korat, always make a stop at Farm Chok Chai. It is one of the largest and most innovative in Asia. It provides a full range of consultant services and is the only one breeding dairy cows for export to neighboring... 

 Wann Says:  Thao Suranaree or Khun Ying Mo or, we call her shortly as Ya Mo which means grandmother Mo. She's the heroine of Korat history and we consider ourselves as her grandchildren. The monument located in central of Korat City, was built in 1933, made of black copper, 1.85 metres... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Once a part of the sprawling Khmer empire, Phimai, located 60km north-east of Khorat, was once directly connected by road to the capital of Angkor and was considered to be an integral part of the empire, seeing a steady stream of traders and religious travellers passing... 

 Willettsworld Says:  I walked past this temple which had an intriguing sign saying "Amazing Cave In The City" and I had to go in and investigate. A monk showed me around the ground floor of a building that was completely decked out in stalactites and stalagmites which have been stuck to the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Tucked behind the King Rama IX Commemorative Library, this museum feels like it hasn't been updated since it opened in 1954. The collection of religious statues is interesting but the wood, bronze and stone Buddhas seem to jostle each other for elbowroom. The building was... 

 Willettsworld Says:  A Lak Mueang or City pillar is found in most cities of Thailand. Usually housed in a shrine which is also believed to house the city spirit deity, Chao Pho Lak Meuang, it is held in high esteem by the citizens of the town. They are, like this one, located right in the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The old city of Khorat is surrounded by a wide moat and once was also surrounded by walls. Today only four gates remain with the Chumphon Gate in the west being the only original one. The others are recent rebuilds. There's also an imposing structure at the northern-west... 

 Willettsworld Says:  In 1826, the Lao army invaded Khorat. With the assistant governor away, his wife Khunying Mo, stepped up to lead the defence. She organised Thai soldiers and villagers alike to take up arms and together they defeated the bigger, stronger invaders. The reigning monarch of the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  I don't know the name of this place but I know it's located next to the Chophaya Inn. It's more of a place to have a drink where waitresses serve you in tight green Heineken dresses! I had a nice Thai green chicken curry with rice and a huge amount of shrimp crackers. 

 pres_16 Says:  From Mochit Bus Terminal in Bangkok is a comfortable bus to Korat. Go to upper floor (don't remember now) of the terminal building to buy the ticket.Travel time is about 3 hrs, the bus maintains a low speed. If you are not staying long in Korat, take the early bus to get to... 

 Wann Says:  In Korat City, there are 2 railway stations. - The main one is Nakhon Ratchasima Railway Station. It's the one you will reach first if you travel from Bangkok, about 1 km. from central of the town. - Another station is in central of the town name Chi Ra Station, it is also a... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Phimai is easy to get to by taking a bus from the terminal 2 bus station, to the north of Khorat city centre. It takes about an hour and costs around 50 baht. Buses depart every 30 minutes between 5am and 7pm. There is no direct route to Phimai outside of Khorat and all... 

 Willettsworld Says:  It's possible to take a bus from Khorat to the Cambodian border at Aranya Prathet. Buses depart at 06:30, 09:00, 11:00. 13:00. 15:00 and 17:30 and cost 205 baht. There's a map on the wall beside where the bus departs (at No.26) which shows the route and place names in... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This temple, which is located outside the north-east of the old city, was founded by Thao Suranari and her husband in 1827. Her ashes are interred here along with a statue which is very similar in design to her memorial near the Chumphon Gate. The modern bot was built in...