This week I thought that we would have a look at Korat as we have a number of new and existing members that live in Korat



Nakhon Ratchasima at a glance

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 or Thao Suranari, 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, Buri Ram 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 invader. It's held from late March to early April and features parades.

http://www.tourismthailand.org/destinati...vinceid=19

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I have passed thro Korat many times but have never had a change to have a good look around, which I must do one day. For members that are familiar with Korat, what are the best places to visit?

There is also a quite a large Expat Community in Korat and a number of successful forums have sprung up such as Korat Info run by Klaus and Korat Farang. They hold regular get togethers at local pubs

Also what is the correct spelling, Korat or Khorat?

Thanks Admin for updating this interesting entry . Nakhon Ratchasima will be famous in December when it organize Sea Games 24

No problems C2, this is great news for the city of Korat, thanks for letting us know