Nakhon Ratchasima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Capital city of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
About Nakhon Ratchasima
The modern-day city traces its roots back to the late seventeenth century when King Narai of Ayutthaya ordered the construction of the city to protect the Ayutthaya Kingdom's northeastern frontier from Laotian or Khmer attack. It was just such a Laotian attack that was defeated by local heroine Thao Suranaree in 1826. She, and her army, are credited with freeing the city from King Anouvong's Laotian forces. These exploits have lifted 'Yamo' to almost god-like status in Korat. Her statue, in the centre of the city on Ratchadamnoen Rd, is the most visited attraction in the city. The city continued to grow, helped by the arrival of the railway in the early twentieth century, and, today, is a typical Thai mix of chaos, pollution, and tradition. Korat is classified as having the three tropical
Top Attractions in Nakhon Ratchasima
Explore the best things to see and do in Nakhon Ratchasima:
- ★Archaeological Site At Ban Prasat
- ★Dan Kwain
- ★Golf
- ★Jogging
- ★Khao Yai National Park
- ★Maha Weerawong Museum
- ★Miss Boonlua Memorial
- ★Nakhon Ratchasima FC
Where to Eat in Nakhon Ratchasima
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe de Toom
- 🍴Long Tua Steakhouse
Where to Stay in Nakhon Ratchasima
- 🏨Chomsurang Hotel
- 🏨Chumpol Hotel
- 🏨Dusit Princess Korat
- 🏨Far Thai Hotel
- 🏨Hermitage Hotel
- 🏨Korat Hotel
Nakhon Ratchasima Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: