Attractions in and around Nakhon Ratchasima: historical parks, temples, museums, markets and day trips, with directions and practical details from first-hand visits.
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…
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Pattaya – excellent attraction within a shopping center Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum is a world famous attraction. In Thailand, this immaculate attraction is located within a shopping center in Pattaya, called the Royal Garden Plaza. On the third floor of this complex, this major tourist hub…
Each year, Jim Thompson Farm is opening to public and you can visit this fantastic place in Pak Thong Chai. This year, they opened from 13 December 2014 to 11 January 2015. For more information: http://www.jimthompsonfarm.com/JIMTHOMPSON_FARM/HOME.html This post is also available in: Thai Visitor Tips The Jim Thompson Farm Getting There Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is…
Tha Songkran Rd, Tambon Nai Muang , Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30110 It normally opens daily from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Tel: 0-4447-1167, 0-4448-1269 Admission: 20 baht for Thais and 100 baht for foreigners. “Phimai National Museum is situated on Tha Songkran Road near the Moon River, Nai Muang Sub-District, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima…
33/2, Moo 2, Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84140 Thailand. Tel: +66 77 424 017-8 Fax: +66 77 424 019 Email: info@samuiorchid.com Samui Aquarium is open 7 days a week from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. We have mixed reviews for that place. First, the price is quite expensive: 750 baht per ticket. Children…
The Korat Zoo Lagoon is a new attraction in Nakhon Ratchasima. It opened in 2009 and is part of the Korat Zoo. When you buy a ticket for the zoo, it automatically include your entrance at the Lagoon. Foreigners pay 100 baht and Thais 70 baht for adult. It’s the second water park in Korat…
Palio is an Italian style village located in Khao Yai. It’s about 10 km from the main gate to the park, or 25 km from Pak Chong. The parking isn’t very big and this village is located directly on the main road. You will find a lot of people taking pictures. It’s a touristic attraction,…
The candle festival (Poang Lang) in Ubon Ratchathani is one of the most holy and popular events in Thailand. The festival takes place in the month of July every year and it is called Khao Phansa by the locals. The candle festival of Ubon Ratchatani coincides with the Asanha Bucha and the Vassa ritual. Asanha…
We went to a cultural village, coming back from Chiang Khan. “It is maybe around 20 km from Chiang Khan toward Loei city. I read about it in a book and wanted to see what it was like. At first, we saw almost nothing and thought it was a joke. There was just one house…