Korat is a short name for Nakhon Ratchasima province.
It is the second largest province in population, but is the largest in the area. It has an area of : 20,584.16 sq.km. with the population of 2.5 million. It also is the Gateway to all Northeastern provinces and the Indo-China, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam.

Culture, Nature, Art & Handicrafts
Korat is 259 km. northeast of Bangkok via Sara Buri province.
It is the home of the first National Park, Khao Yai National Park, Pak Chong District, Silk weaving village at Pak Thong Chai District, Pottery / Sand stone craving / sculpture at Ban Dan Kwain, Chok Chai District,the largest Khmer Sanctuary at Phimai Historical Park Phiami District, the largest sandstone Recling Buddha and Golden Chinese Temple in Sung Noen District and much more.
The Gateway to Isan

Korat All areas of the world have their military heros, and Korat is no exception. Except that Korat's hero was a woman called Khunying Mo who was wife of the assistant governor.

During the reign of King Rama III Khunying Mo led the villagers in a battle against Chao Anuwong from Vientiane who was apparently on his way to attack Bangkok. Khunying Mo's generalship led the villagers to victory.

Now Khunying Mo is referred to as Thao Suranari and a monument to her stands at Chumphon Gate, the main gate to the old city. From March 23 thru April 3 a festival honors her bravery.

Korat is the largest province in Issan and about 260 km northeast of Bangkok.

Läs ett reportage ifrån Bangkok Post (pdf)

Här kan man hitta mycket om Korat och alla sevärdheter. www.koratmagazine.in.th

There are two bus terminals at Nakhon Ratchasima.

Bus Terminal 1

This is the first and the oldest bus terminal in Korat.
It is used mainly for bus which starts from Korat leaving for other
district or provinces.
Tel: 044-242899
. . . . 044-245443 for Air-con Bus

Main Destination: Lopburi, Saraburi, Rayong, Chantaburi, Nakhon Sawan, Surin, Buri Ram, Ubon Ratchatani, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phitsanuloke, Chaiyaphum
This terminal is old, but it is fairly big.
Many shops are around the terminal, passengers can buy goods for their journey.

Bus Terminal 2

This is newly build bus terminal which is used for both direct and extended routes to I-san region. Visitor can go to I-san area from here. For Bangkok Departure, you can use both of the terminals. [ 2nd terminal, you have to hire Tuk-Tuk ].
Tel: 044-256006-9

Main Destination: Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Sri Changmai, Buengkarn, Mukdarharn, Sakon Nakhon, Phanom, Ubon Ratchatani, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Roi-et, Yasothorn, Rayong
In the main building, there are restaurants, convenience stores, book shops and ticket counters. Passengers can wait for their buses in the air-conditioned room. And there is parking lot for motorcycles.


There is a terminal for departure and arrival behind the main building.
Also Bus for Bangkok departure are parking right behind the building.

Nakhon Ratchasima Railway Station

Nakhon Ratchasima railway station is located aproximately 0.5 km of Downtown on Mukkamontri Road. The station is beautiful because it has recently been renovation. A real steam engine locomotive is displayed on an open space in front of the station.
Telephone Number: 044-242044

IN THE PAST
Nakhon Ratchasima Station is the oldest and first of Railroad Station in Thailand which bound for Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima. The highest honor of Nakhon Ratchasima Station was to welcome 3 Great Kings of Siam, Rama V, RamaVI, and Rama IX.

Exempel på rundtur som man antingen kan göra själv eller fråga om vi kan hjälpa till:

Day 1 Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Korat (Nakorn Ratchasima)
Early morning departure from Bangkok for Nakorn Ratchasima, commonly known as Korat.
You can visit Ayuthaya, the old capital of Siam, and Bang Pa-In which was used as a summer retreat by the Royal Family during the reigns of King Rama V and VI. Continue to Lopburi for the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Rattanamahathad and Sarn Phra Karn - which is also known as the largest Monkey Shrine in Thailand. Overnight at the Royal Princess Korat.

Day 2 Korat - Buri Ram - Khao Yai National Park
A short distance outside of Korat is a recently discovered archaeological dig, Ban Prasat,
an excavation that reveals prehistoric male and female skeletons; unique high quality, red-slipped, burnished, trumpet rim, globular pots; black Pimai pottery; bronze ornaments; crucibles and moulds for socket axes. From there continue to Prasat Pimai to see the beautiful ancient
Khmer-style ruins. Continue to the highlight of the tour, Prasat Khao Phnom Roong, one of the most important of the Khmer ruins to be found in Thailand. Overnight at the Juladis Khao Yai Resort An optional excursion is available tonight for those interested in taking a wildlife observation trip into Khao Yai National Park.

Day 3 Khao Yai - Bangkok
An early morning excursion to the national park to see the infamous Haew Narok (Hells Cliff) Waterfall in the national park where many wild elephants have fallen to their death. An afternoon return to Bangkok with a stop at Saraburi to visit Wat Phra Phuthabaht with its footprint of the Lord Buddha.

Uppdaterad 11 February, 2007