The construction of a new rail link between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) will become a fact this year. By deploying Article 44, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha used his absolute power to push through this costly 179 billion baht project.
Amazing route 24
Amazing route 24 in southeastern Thailand runs from roughly below Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) to just below Ubon Rachatani. The 'Main Highway' number 24. With a nod to the American Route 66, here referred to as Route 24.
Stamex Technology is a Dutch owned company based in Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand (founded in 2005, staff 70, of which 4 Dutch). Stamex produces machines and processes for the starch industry. The sales market is South East Asia and Europe.
Songkran Festival in Isan
This title does not fully cover the load because Isan is very large with many "own" provinces such as Buriram, Sisaket, Lopburi, etc. This piece is about the suburbs of Nahkon Ratchasima, better known as Korat. The Songkran celebrations experienced are very subjective and limited without the big parades and Miss pageants, which may have been in the center of Korat.
Terminal 21 shopping mall also in Korat and Pattaya
You will soon be able to admire the well-known Terminal 21 shopping center in Bangkok in Korat and in a few years in Pattaya. Construction in Korat is almost complete and will even be three times the size of Bangkok.
New mega shopping malls in Isaan
There are ambitious plans in Isaan that will be implemented next year. In Nakhon Ratchasima also known as Korat, two large shopping malls will be opened on Mittraphap Road. These are not inferior to the chic shopping malls in Bangkok.
Reader question: Who knows a reliable contractor near Korat?
Does anyone know of a reliable contractor near Korat that can enlarge and modernize a bathroom?
My wife is from Nakhon Ratchasima and would like to live there when I retire at the end of next year, which will be December 2016. My wife has relatives in Korat, she used to go to school there. She has many acquaintances and friends and therefore wants to live here. She has been living in the Netherlands for 10 years now and we have always said to each other that we would live in Thailand when I have finished working. It's the end of 2016.
Dutch Easter chicks from Thailand
It will be Easter again soon and it could be that one of the sweet treats that you get served in the Netherlands was made in Thailand.
Reader question: Who knows a good hotel in Korat and Chiang Rai?
Soon we will travel to Thailand again for 3 weeks. We want to stay in Korat and in Chang Rai. Anyone know a good hotel in Korat? And a good hotel in Chang Rai?
I have the following reader question, namely I wanted to watch the football match Netherlands against France via NTV Channel semi live last Thursday evening. But unfortunately watching was not possible because there was not enough streaming.
I'm looking for furniture stores in the Phimai/Khorat area. No Ikea, but solid teak or other hardwood (beds, cupboards, tables, etc.).
Reader question: Moving from Belgium to Thailand
Soon I want to move to Korat with my Thai wife and two Thai daughters.
Reader question: Who has experience playing golf at Rooks Korat Country club in Korat?
Who has experience playing golf at Rooks Korat Country club in Korat? Is there also a day when Dutch people play there?
Residential areas in Korat under water; severe weather in South
Some residential areas in Muang (Korat/Nakhon Ratchasima) were flooded yesterday after heavy rain showers. Numerous homes and vehicles were damaged. The overnight rain caused by tropical storm Narin caused a sharp rise in water levels in waterways and reservoirs.
Images of the flooded Korat (Thai television)
More aerial footage of flooded Korat – Nakhon Ratchasima.
Amateur footage from Korat of the flood
An expat filmed the flooded roads in Korat from a truck. Reports about Thailand also appeared in the Dutch press today