Nakhon Ratchasima
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Nakhon Ratchasima (นครราชสีมา - usually referred to simply as Korat or Khorat) is the provincial capital of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
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By Car
Route 1: Take Highway No. 1 (Phahon Yothin) from Bangkok to Saraburi and then take Highway No. 2 (Mitraparp Highway) from Saraburi to Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance is 259 kilometers.
Route 2: Take Highway No. 304 from Bangkok and proceed past Min Buri, Chachoengsao, Phanom Sarakham, Kabin Buri, Pak Thong Chai, to Nakhon Ratchasima. The total distance is 273 kilometers.
Route 3: Take the Bangkok-Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok route then take Highway No. 33 to Kabin Buri and Highway No. 304 past Wang Nam Khiao, Pak Thong Chai to Nakhon Ratchasima.
By plane
Thai Airways International (THAI) flies to Khorat from Bangkok twice a day. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or visit www.thaiairways.com. The THAI office (Tel: 044-257211/5) is at 14 Manat Rd., off of Mahat Thai Rd. inside the city moat.
Air Andaman provides two daily flight services from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2996 9119 or visit www.airandaman.com.
By bus
Ordinary buses leave the Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) in Bangkok every 15 or 20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10.15 p.m. Air-conditioned buses leaving for Bangkok arrive and depart from the Korat’s air-conditioned bus terminal on Mitraparp Highway.
The Transport Co., Ltd. (known as Bo Kho So) has both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses departing from the Bangkoks Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal) daily. Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok every 10 minutes all day, traveling time is 3.20 hours and the fare is 157 baht. Non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok every hour from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., traveling time is 4.30 hours and the fare is 87 baht. For information, call 0 2936 2852-66 or get more updated information at www.traco.motc.go.th.
Private companies that offer bus services are Ratchasima Tour Co., tel. 0 4424 5443, Bangkok tel. 0 2936 1615 and Air Khorat Co., tel. 0 4425 2999, Bangkok tel. 0 2936 2252.
Buses running to other provinces leave from Bus Terminal 2 in Khorat. There are services to the northeastern provinces of Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Ubon Ratchathani, Buri Ram (the old route goes past Nang Rong and the new one past Huai Thalaeng), and Surin (past Nang Rong-Ban Tako). In addition, there are buses to Bangkok, Chon Buri, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Lop Buri, Sing Buri, Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai (up to Mae Sai). All depart from the Bus Terminal 2 in Khorat.
By train
An express train bound for Ubon Ratchathani departs Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station at 9 p.m. and arrives in Khorat at 2.03 a.m. Rapid trains on the Ubon railway depart at 6.50 a.m., 6.45 p.m. and 10.45 p.m., arriving in Khorat at 11.48 a.m. and 11.51 p.m. and 4.07 a.m. respectively. especially the morning arrival, which leaves plenty of daylight time to explore the city. There are also two ordinary trains (3rd class only) that depart Bangkok at 3.25 and 11.25 p.m., arriving in Khorat about 5 1/2 to 6 hours after departure. The 1st class fare (express train only) is 230 baht, while the 2nd class and 3rd class fares are 115 baht and 50 baht respectively. An additional fee of 40 baht is charged for rapid trains, 60 baht for the express and 80 baht for the special express train. The train passes through some great scenery on the Khorat Plateau, including a view of the enormous white Buddha figure at Wat Theppitak on a thickly forested hillside. Visit www.railway.co.th or call 1690 for more up-to-date schedules and fares.
Get around
Traveling within the province is easy, with many mini-bus and bus routes operating in the city and nearby areas. The fare on each route is 3 baht. Comfortable air-conditioned bus services are also provided for route No. 2 at the rate of 5 baht.
A more convenient way to get around is to take the Tuk-Tuk or Samlor in the city. Samlors around the city costs 20 baht; while tuk-tuks cost 40 baht to most places around town (30 baht for a short hop) and 50 to 60 baht for longer trips. The rate for motorbike taxis is within the same range. Please note that the price must be agreed upon before a trip.
If traveling to another district, it is possible to take either a bus or mini-bus at Bus Terminal 1 on Burin Road. At Bus Terminal 2, only provides bus services to Amphoe Phimai and Dan Kwian-Chok Chai.
For information, call Bus Terminal 1 on Burin Road, tel. 0 4424 2899 and 0 4426 8899 and Bus Terminal 2 on the Mitraparp-Khon Kaen Road, tel. 0 4425 6006-9 ext. 175, 176 (air-conditioned), 178 (regular).
See
- Phimai Boat Races are held yearly by the people of Amphoe Phimai during the second weekend of November.
- Village Farm Winery (just off Highway 304 at Wang Nam Kheao) tel. +66-44228407 [1]. This winery / bed & breakfast is situated amongst the rolling hills just next to Khao Yai National Forest and is designed to be natural getaway. Rooms start at 2000 baht for a dorm style room and 3800 baht for a room with private bathroom. Dinner with wine, breakfast, and a wine tasting are included. Because of the height above sea level, the area is cooler than normal. The Village Farm is a great place for a romantic or family weekend away from the rush, but you may want to look elsewhere if you are looking for a wide range of activities.
Do
While it's not a resort town, there are plenty of things to do, including:
- "The Mall" - a huge shopping mall with a quite beautiful waterfall theme.
- An excellent waterslide park with an Olympic-sized pool, great to do some laps and stay in shape.
- A landscaped jogging park near the military base.
- Several Thai discos and massage parlors.
- A cinema and bowling alley, and other amenities such as an excellent modern intenet cafe for 20 baht/hour.
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Mission Hill Golf Club 151 Mu 5 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7258-61 Bangkok Tel : 0 2226 3390-3 Website :: - Email :: -
:: Amphoe Ban Pak Chong
Ban Rai Buodaeng 140 M.13 Ban Nongsawong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4431-8193, 0 4431 3617 Website :: www.baanraibbuodang Email :: -
Bonanza Ranch 230 Mu 5 Km.7 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4436 5191-2, Bangkok Tel : 0 2248 7436-39 Website :: - Email :: -
Cabbage and Condom 98 Moo 6, Phya Yen Sub-District, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima
Tel. : 0 3622 7065, 0 1219 8043 Fax. : 0 3622 7066
Website :: http://www.pda.or.th/saptai Email :: -
Chalet Hill Ban Khlong Dua, 8 kms. off Km. 23 Thanarat Road, Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4424 9023,0 1907 9889 Bangkok Tel : 0 2718 3795-6 Website :: - Email :: -
Garden Home Resort Khao Yai 199 Mu 5 Km.20.5 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7100 Fax : 0 4429 7099 Website :: - Email :: -
Golden Valley Resort 188 Km. 19.5 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7466-9, Bangkok Tel : 0 2238 0230-58 Website :: - Email :: -
Green Forest Hill 156/1 Mu 6, Km. 4 Thanarat Road, Tambon Nong Ta Daeng, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4432 8453 Bangkok Tel : 0 2884 0131-2, 0 1936 5843 Website :: - Email :: -
Greenery 188/72 Mu 5 Km.22 Thanarat Road, Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7224, Fax : 0 4429 7225 Bangkok Tel : 0 2216 9552-3, 0 2216 9538 Fax : 0 2216 9539 Website :: www.greeneryresort.com Email :: -
His Grace Farm Km.7 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4432 8251, 0 1638 2021, 0 1618 4383, Bangkok Tel : 0 2993 6482 Website :: www.hisgraceresort.com Email :: -
Holiday Park Khao Yai 67 Mu 5, Km.163 Mittraphap Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima (on the way to Ban Nong Makha), Tambon Pak Chong
Tel :: 0 4431 4206 Bangkok Tel : 0 2917 2688 Website :: - Email :: -
Juldis Khao Yai Resort and Spa 54 Mu 4 Km.17 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7297 Bangkok Tel : 0 2556 0251-7 Website :: - Email :: -
Kamol Farm Mittrappphap Road, Km.144, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: Bangkok Tel : 0 2262 1646-51 Fax : 0 22262 1645 Website :: - Email :: -
Khao Yai Cowboy City Resort 95 Km. 21.5 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7471-9 Fax : 0 4429 7465, Bangkok Tel : 0 2616 8600-2, Fax : 0 2616 8616 Website :: - Email :: -
Khao Yai Elephant Camp 215 Mu 5 Km.19.5 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7183 Website :: - Email :: -
Khao Yai Garden Lodge 135/1 Mu 6 Km.7 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4436 5178 Website :: www.khaoyai-garden-lodge.com Email :: -
Khao Yai Hut 122/4 Km.22 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7394-5 Website :: - Email :: -
Klong Sai Resort 42/1 Km.20 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7112-8, Fax : 0 4429 7119 Website :: www.klongsai.com Email :: -
Mountain View Resort 219 Mu 5 Km. 7 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4436 5211-6, Bangkok Tel : 0 2248 7300-20 Website :: www.mtviewresort.com Email :: -
Pak Chong Highland Hotel 151/1 Pak Chong-Lamsomphung Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4431 3877 Website :: - Email :: -
Pakchong Landmark 151/1 Mittraphap Road, Tambon Pak Chong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4428 0047-54 Website :: www.korat.in.th/landmark Email :: -
Phu Hin Suai 124/1 Mu 8 Km. 4 Thanarat Road, Tambon Nong Nam Daeng, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4436 5480, Bangkok Tel : 0 2208 9107-8 Website :: - Email :: -
Phu Phana Resort Km.4 Thanarat Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: - Website :: - Email :: -
Phu Phaya 733 Mittraphap Road, Tambon Pak Chong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4431 3489-98 Website :: www.phuphaya.com Email :: -
Phu Phiman Holiday Park Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4431 8195 Website :: www.phupiman.com Email :: -
Rabiangruea 72 Mu 9, Tambon Phayayen, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 3622 7063, 0 3622 7189, Bangkok, Tel : 0 2618 6964-9, 0 2618 7768-9 ext. 104 Website :: www.rabiangruea.net Email :: -
Ratpracha Sport 173 Mu 3 Mittraphap Road, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4431 1555, 0 4431 3515-6, Bangkok Tel : 0 2271 0755-8 Website :: - Email :: -
Sak Phu Duen 119 Mu 6 Km.9 Thanarat Road, Tambon Nong Nam Daeng, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4436 5384-5 Bangkok Tel : 0 2439 1530-5, Fax : 0 2439 1536 Website :: www.sakphuduen.com Email :: -
Valley De Chalet 328 Mittraphap Road (Bypass) , Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 1814 4975 Website :: - Email :: -
Wood Park Home Resort 52 Mu 7 Km. 13.5 Thanarat Road, Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4429 7455, 0 4429 76245, Fax : 0 4429 7626, Bangkok Tel : 0 2381 1488, 0 2711 4379 Website :: - Email :: -
:: Amphoe Chok Chai
Khorat Resort 54/1 Chaloem Phra Kiat Road, Amphoe Chok Chai, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4437 5160-80 Website :: - Email :: -
:: Amphoe Phi Mai
Phimai Hotel 305/1-2 Haruthairom, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4447 1306, 0 4447 1940 Website :: - Email :: -
Phimai Inn 33/1 By Pass, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4447 1175, 0 4428 7228-9 Website :: - Email :: -
The Old Phimai Guest House 214 Mu 1 Chomsuda Sadet Road, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhonratchasima
Tel :: 0 4447 1918 Website :: - Email :: -
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