Top attractions in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) — temples, parks, monuments and things to do in the gateway to Thailand’s Isaan region.
Let me start with the most useful thing I can tell you, because it saves a lot of disappointment and a lot of misplaced expectations. Cha-Am is not Hua Hin. People lump the two together because they sit on the same coast, only about 25 kilometres apart, but they are genuinely different animals. Hua Hin…
I finally went to see the Hua Hin Safari & Adventure Park, also known as the hua hin zoo. It turned into one of those small, unexpected mornings that you remember for a long time. Where it is and how to get there The park sits in the countryside south of Hua Hin, in the…
Twelve kilometres from the beach, a limestone hill exhales two million bats every evening. Here’s how to find it, what it costs, and why locals call it the best free show in Phetchaburi. The Bat Cave in Cha-Am is a must-see destination for lovers of nature and unforgettable spectacles. Best time: 6:00 PM arrival, daily Entry: 50…
After 22 years in Thailand, I have watched the country celebrate dozens of holidays. Songkran is loud. Loy Krathong is photogenic. Chinese New Year is colourful. The King’s Birthday is patriotic.
Visakha Bucha is none of those things. It is the one Thai holiday that goes quieter, not louder. And it is, by a wide margin, the single most spiritually important day in the Thai calendar.
Most foreigners living in Thailand have never heard of it. Or they might understand “Candle Festival” especially in Ubon Ratchathani. They think it is “another Buddhist day” and let it pass. That is a mistake I want to correct, because what happens at temples on Visakha Bucha night is one of the most beautiful things you can experience in this country.
Thai citizens pay 40 baht. Foreigners pay 200. After 21 years in Thailand, after permanent residency, after paying Thai income tax for over a decade, I asked the ticket seller a simple question in Thai: yutitham mai? Is this fair? On dual pricing, fairness, and a beautiful Phetchaburi hill palace.
A day at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre: contemporary art, a 600 baht Thai massage, three contracts reviewed, and a cat video for a law firm.
The Maha Viravong National Museum, set inside Wat Sutthajinda temple compound, Korat. The Maha Viravong National Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑ์มหาวีรวงศ์) is located inside the compound of Wat Sutthajinda, in Muang district, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat). It sits in front of Klang Plaza 2, near the Pizza Company restaurant, right in the heart of the city, about 300…
THAO SURANAREE CULT Thao Suranaree (1771-1852), également connu sous le nom Khun Ying Mo ou, prochainement, Ya Mo, est la patronne de l’héroïne omniprésente de Nakhon Ratchasima. Elle est créditée pour sauver les gens de Korat de la déportation et à l’esclavage en période de guerre entre le Siam et au Laos, et en particulier…
The Surin National Museum opened its doors in 1995. It is located few kilometers from the city and will give you a great exhibition about the cultural heritage of the area of Surin. It is a true gem for expats looking to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history of the region. The museum is…
The King Cobra village is about 30-40 km from Khon Kaen. The real name of the village is Ban Khok Sa-Nga. It is a whole village that has turned into tourism around snakes and especially cobras. They have shows every day and accept donations. You will see also some snakes or reptiles in cages, but…