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      Nakhon Ratchasima, generally known as "Khorat", is Thailand's largest province situated on sprawling northeast plateau. Located approximately 260 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, the city itself serves as the gateway to the lower northeastern region.
     
      Covering an area of 25,494 square kilometers that is mainly plateaus and mountainous terrain, Khorat has fascinating traditions, charming hospitality, splendid natural scenery and awesome historical sites.
     
      Some of the main attractions in Khorat are Khmer ruins. Scattered around the province, these products of ancient wisdom shines through time. One of the Thailand's finest Khmer ruins can be seen here next to Mon and Lao sites. In addition, Khorat has an abundance of natural attractions in its forests, hills, wildlife and waterfalls that are easily accessible in locations such as Khao Yai National Park.
     
      Apart from the famous statue of Khun Ying Mo, Khorat is most well known for silk weaving (in Pak Thong Chai) and a variety of top-notch quality handicrafts such as clay pottery products of Dan Kwian.
     
      Geographically, Nakhon Ratchasima borders on Chiyaphum and Khon Kaen Provinces in the north, Buriram Province in the east, Chiyaphum and Saraburi Provinces in the west and Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri Provinces in the south.
     
      Khorat is also the largest northeastern province. Inhabitants of the province are mainly engaged in agricultural activities that include farming of rice and other crops such as sugar cane, tapioca, corn, jute, peanuts, sesame and fruits. There are more than 100 savings and agricultural cooperatives in the province, 35 irrigation projects and 7,122 industrial factories. Most of the factories are rice mills, tapioca product manufacturers, and industrial factories.
     
      Khorat's most popular annual event is the Thao Suranari Festival, a celebration of Thao Suranari's victory over the Lao. It's held from late March to early April and features parades.
     
     
      Looking back
     
      Khorat used to be the site of several ancient prehistoric communities. Little is known about the early history of Khorat, except that it used to be part of a kingdom called Sri Janas (Si Janat) an empire that extended its power to the entire Khorat Plateau.
     
      Initially the predominant cultural influence in the city was that of the Dvaravati culture, however, it was later replaced by the Khmer culture. The prehistoric site of Ban Prasat is an evidence of this occurrence while traces of both the Dvaravati and Khmer cultures are scattered throughout the province, particularly at Amphur Sung Noen and Amphur Phimai.
     
      Once an administrative and cultural center, Khorat's role today remains unchanged as it is currently the main transportation, industrial and economic hub of the Northeast.
Prang Ku - Bua Yai - Nakhon Ratchasima

        Prang Ku is in Wat Ban Ku School, Tambon Don Tanin.  Take Highway No. 2 for about 7 ....
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Dan Kwian - Chok Chai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Situated on Highway No. 24, about 14 kilometers from the city of Nakhon Ratchasima is a village note ....
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Prasat Phakho - Chok Chai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This ancient Khmer sanctuary and Hindu religious place constructed of white sandstone originally had ....
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Ban Rai Temple (Wat Ban Rai) - Dan Khun Thot - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This is one of the most famous temples in the province as it is the residence of the revered monk Lu ....
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Chang Phueak Shrine - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Chang Phuak Shrine is a small shrine on the northern part of the city moat at the corner of Manat an ....
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Chumphon Gate - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Pratu Chum Phon is behind the monument.  It is an old city gate built during the reign of ....
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City Pillar - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      City Pillar is at the corner of Chom Phon and Prachak roads.  This Chinese-style shrine ho ....
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Maha Wirawong National Museum - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Maha Wirawong National Museum (เธžเธดเธžเธดเธ˜เธ เธฑเธ“à ....
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Monument of Thao Suranari - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Thao Suranari Monument is a memorial to the Thai heroine called ย‘Ya Moย’ by locals.  B ....
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Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Covering an area of 545 rai (218 acres), the zoo is one of the most modern in Asia. The enclosures a ....
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Petrified Wood Park - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This Petrified Wood Park located in Tambon Suranari has a collection of over 10,000 petrified wood p ....
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Prasat Phanom Wan - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

        Prasat Phanom Wan is in Ban Makha, Tambon Pho, around 15 kilometres from the city on ....
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Rajabhat Nakhon Ratchasima Arts and Culture Center - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Rajabhat Nakhon Ratchasima Arts and Cultural Centre is on Suranarai Road.  Upon entering Rajabh ....
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Tham Khao Chan Ngam - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      The cave is located approximately 58 kilometers southwest of the city, off of Highway No. 2. Consist ....
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Wat Phra Narai - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Located on Prajak Road, the monastery houses a Khmer sandstone statue of Vishnu, the Hindu god. This ....
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Wat Sala Loi - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Wat Sala Loi is to the northeast of the city, 500 metres from Rop Mueang Road. Thao Suranari and her ....
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Wat Sala Thong - Muang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Wat Sala Thong is in Tambon Hua Thale, about 1 kilometre southeast of the city.  This is temple ....
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Ban Prasat Home Stay - Non Sung - Nakhon Ratchasima

      As there are numerous attractions in the area, home stay is an alternative for visitors interested i ....
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Phra Non Sema - Non Sung - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Located 4 kilometers from Amphur Non Sung, is a Reclining Buddha image made of red sand stone which ....
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Chokchai Farm - Pak Chong - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Location: 169 Mu 2 Thanon Mittaphap, Amphur Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130. Tel. (66) 4432-8485. ....
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Khao Yai National Park - Pak Chong - Nakhon Ratchasima

      The park, which covers an area of 2,168 square kilometers in the Phanom Dong Rak mountain range, str ....
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Lam Takhong Dam - Pak Chong - Nakhon Ratchasima

      The Dam is located 62 kilometers before reaching the town on Highway No. 2. The construction had sta ....
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Lam Takhong Rest Area - Pak Chong - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This rest area is also known as Suan Na Chat, is a rest area for vehicle drivers to relax from drivi ....
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Rafting on Lam Takhong - Pak Chong - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This route takes you past homes, orchards and green trees.  The difficulty level is at 1-2, whi ....
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Maize and Sorghum Research Centre (Rai Suwan) - Pak Chong - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Location: Tambon klang Dong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30320. Tel. (66) 4436-1770-4 Form ....
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Lam Phra Phloeng Dam - Pak Thong Chai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Lam Phra Phloeng Dam can be reached by taking Highway No.304 past the district for 4 kilometres then ....
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Huay Yai Waterfall (Namtok Huay Yai) - Pak Thong Chai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This small waterfall, which flows past 2 large boulders, is a tourist attraction under the care of T ....
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Sakaerat Environmental Research Station - Pak Thong Chai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This is a research center of plant species in the northeastern jungles and is open to groups interes ....
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Wat Na Phra That - Pak Thong Chai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Wat Na Phra That is at Mu 1, Tambon Takhu.  From the city, take Highway No. 304 for around 30 k ....
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Phimai Historical Park - Phimai - Nakhon Ratchasima

        Within the Park is the Phimai Sanctuary, one of the grandest and most important Khmer hist ....
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Phimai National Museum - Phimai - Nakhon Ratchasima

        The museum houses collections of archaeological artifacts especially those found in the lo ....
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Sai Ngam - Phimai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Sai Ngam is on the bank of the Mun River near Phimai Dam.  Cross Tha Songkran Bridge into the t ....
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Thung Samrit Memorial - Phimai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This wide field was a battleground between Khorat people and Lao soldiers during the reign of King R ....
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Prasat Nang Ram - Prathai - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This site, called Arokhayasan (a hospital) by the ancient Khmers, was built in the 13th century duri ....
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Prang Sida - Sida - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Prang Sida is similar to Prang Ku at Tambon Don Tanin, but this pagoda is closed on all 4 sides. It ....
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Lam Takhong Dam - Sikhio - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Lam Takhong Dam is at Tambon Lat Bua Khao, around 62 kilometres from the city.  A road bra ....
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Mueang Phon Greenhouse - Sikhio - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Location: 204/44 Mu 1, Mittraparp Highway, Tambon Khlong Phai, Amphoe Sikhio, Nakhon Ratchasima 3034 ....
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Sikhio Quarry - Sikhio - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Sikhio Quarry is on Mittraphap Road, about 50 kilometres from the city at Km. 205-206. To the left i ....
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Wat Khao Chan Ngam - Sikhio - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Wat Khao Chan Ngam is at Ban Loet Sawat. From the city, take Highway No. 2 for 55 kilometres. At Km. ....
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Chom Tawan Beach (Hat Chom Tawan) - Soeng Sang - Nakhon Ratchasima

      This is a large beach by the lake, under the office of the 5th Thap Lan National Park Management Are ....
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Muang Sema Historical Site - Sung Noen - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Mueang Sema Historical Site is in Tambon Sema, about 37 kilometres from the city.  From Amphoe ....
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Wat Thammachak Semaram - Sung Noen - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Wat Thammachak Semaram is in Ban Khlong Khwang in Tambon Sema. The place used to be a religious ....
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Decorated Plants, Flower Garden, and Organic vegetable Plantation - Wang Nam Khiao - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Located in Amphoe Wang Nam Khiao, it covers an area of approximately 60 sq.km. The Plantation cultiv ....
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Huai Yai Waterfall - Wang Nam Khiao - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Huai Yai Waterfall is a tourist destination under the care of Thap Lan National Park.  Take Hig ....
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Khao Phaeng Ma Reforestation Project to Honour His Majesty the King - Wang Nam Khiao - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Khao Phaeng Ma Reforestation Project to Honour His Majesty the King is in the southern part of Nakho ....
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Sakaerat Environmental Research Station - Wang Nam Khiao - Nakhon Ratchasima

      Sakaerat Environmental Research Station is a research centre of plant species in the northeastern ju ....
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