Nakhon Ratchasima: Gateway of Isan
If you are going to visit Isaan there is a good chance that you will pass Nakhon Ratchasima on the highway. The city, better known as Korat, is the gateway to Isan, the Lao-speaking northeast of Thailand.
As a tourist through the Isan
Less than 10 percent of foreign tourists who come to Thailand have a visit to the northeast, the Isan, on their schedule. That's a pity, because this largest region of the kingdom has a lot to offer.
This temple was built by Luang Phor Khoon Parisuttho. No fewer than 20 million mosaic tiles have been used. The complex is a tribute to the water gods. they are located under a huge sculpture of the mythical elephant Airavata, on which sits the Hindu God Indra.
Phat mi Khorat (stir-fried rice noodle dish)
Phat Mi Khorat, is a popular dish in Nakhon Ratchasima, stir-fried noodles with a special sauce, delicious with Som Tam.
Khao Yai National Park (video)
Khao Yai is the oldest national park in Thailand. It received this protected status in 1962. This park is definitely worth a visit with its beautiful flora and fauna.
Who knows, maybe a few nice bars with live music in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). I went to the Monkey bar this week, but I was really disappointed.
Escape the city bustle: a rejuvenating weekend in Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Nayok
Busy weekdays can often leave us empty and exhausted, longing for an escape. In the northeast of Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Nayok await you as oases of peace and rejuvenation. Immerse yourself in unspoiled nature, discover hidden gems and leave everyday stress behind you. From sparkling waterfalls to serene temples, these destinations offer the perfect revitalizing getaway.
Prasat Hin Phanom Wan: A Khmer gem in Korat
No one will ever be able to cure my fondness for the mysterious Khmer Empire. So many riddles remain that it may take many generations to find all the answers, if at all…
Nakhon Ratchasima has become the first province in Thailand to have three UNESCO sites, following the declaration of Khorat National Geopark as the Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark on May 24, 2023.
Odorless durian now available in Thailand
Durian from Thailand is known for its custard texture and taste, which is appreciated worldwide, but also reviled for its pungent smell. Those who can't stand the pungent aroma of durian can rejoice that an "odorless" variety of the thorny fruit was introduced in Thailand last week.
The Khorat-Thai, an (almost) forgotten minority
Thailand is today a melting pot of all kinds of peoples and cultures. One of the smallest and therefore almost disappeared minorities are the so-called Khorat-Thai (ไทยโคราช) who often describe themselves as Tai Beung (ไทยเบิ้ง) or Tai Deung (ไทยเดิ้ง).
Thao Suranaree, the heroine of Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) has his own hero and even a lady, Thao Suranaree (Mo). There are several versions about her "heroic deeds" and it is also questionable whether it really happened.
Ya Mo: Not a kitten to handle without gloves
Strong women have often played a key role in Siam's turbulent history. One of the most famous examples of this is undoubtedly Thao Suranaree or Ya Mo as she is called in Isan. However, there was nothing in her youth to indicate that she would play a decisive role at a turning point in Siamese history, on the contrary.
Fear in Nakhon Ratchasima of approaching typhoon Molave
Nakhon Ratchasima province, already badly hit by flooding, is preparing for Typhoon Molave, which is expected to reach mainland Vietnam today.
Year extension based on visa “O” – Nakhon Ratchasima Immigration Office. Below is a summary of my year extension.
Those traveling to Nakhon Ratchasima province may be required to quarantine for 14 days. This applies in any case to travelers who come from the ten provinces with the most infections. These ten provinces are: Bangkok, Phuket, Nonthaburi, Yala, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Pattani, Songkhla, Chiang Mai and Pathum Thani.
Korat–Nakhon Ratchasima in 1965 (video)
Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Khorat or Korat) is a city in Northeast Thailand and also the capital of the province of the same name. The city has about 230.000 inhabitants. In this video you can see images of the city from 1965.
Victim support after the mass shooting in Korat
In a previous post on this blog, in which I reflected on a number of aspects that will receive a lot of attention in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, I also mentioned victim support. I had my doubts whether this would receive enough attention in Thailand, but an article on the website of the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) shows that the Thai government does care about the mental health of the injured and relatives of fatal victims. finds.
Thoughts on the aftermath of the Korat massacre
The drama that unfolded last weekend in Nakhon Ratchsasima (Korat) with many dead and injured may have come to an end, but the events haunt me. You will wonder, like me, how it could have happened, what was the motive, how did the man get weapons, why was he not stopped sooner. Is there victim support and many other questions.
Sad balance of the mass murder in Korat: 30 killed and 58 injured
A black page in the lives of many Thai people; at 8:16.30 PM on Saturday, February 32, 21-year-old sergeant major Jakapranth Thomma walked to the armory of Surathampithak barracks in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat). Once there, he shot a soldier box standing guard, stole hand grenades, firearms, ammunition and a military vehicle. It then drove to the Terminal XNUMX shopping center where it shot at everyone it encountered.
Korat massacre: Soldier shoots dead 30 people
A crazed soldier (32) has caused a massacre in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) in a shopping center of Terminal 21. At least 30 people have been shot and more than 57 have been injured, some of them seriously. Both the number of dead and injured could rise even further.
Contract talks with China on the HSL Bangkok – Nakhon Ratchasima
The Ministry of Transport will talk to China about the HSL Bangkok – Nakhon Ratchasima in November.