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Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
100 Years Old Wooden Bridge Bridge unknown Khonburi District Google Map 15 Apr 2023 none (Moderate,Peaceful,15m).....A wonderful oasis of green rice fields. A nice place to stop and have a break from driving. Not far off the main road. Very picturesque with a long boardwalk crossing the rice field.
Ban Prang Nakhon 18C Temple Ruin Khmer, 11th/12th Century Khlong District Google Map 6 Dec 2018 n/a (M,3+,20m).....Learn
Ban Prasat Archeaological Site Museum and Burial Pit 1 23N Archeaological Site 1991 Non Sung District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 Free (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 52km,Excellent,30m).....Amazing Thailand
Ban Prasat Archeaological Burial Pit 2 23N Archeaological Site 1991 Non Sung District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 Free (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 52.2km,Excellent,10m).....Amazing Thailand
Ban Prasat Archeaological Burial Pit 3 23N Archeaological Site 1991 Non Sung District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 Free (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 52.3km,Excellent,10m).....Amazing Thailand
Ban Tha Chang Spring 18C Spring Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3+,1+h).....Learn
Bonanza Exotic Zoo 18C Zoo Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 100 baht, transport extra (M,4,2h).....Learn
Boulder Khao Yai Teang 18C Hill Sihkio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a Nothing here but boulders! (D,1,5m)
Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine 18C Shrine 1962 Khao Yai National Park, Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 for almsgiving (M,3,20m).....Learn
Chokchai Steakhouse 11J Restuarant unknown Pak Chong, Pak Chong District Google Map 11 Oct 2011 menu (Easy,Excellent).....Restaurant Guru
City Pillar Shrine 18C Shrine not stated Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3,15m).....Learn
Cup of Love 16D Coffee shop ----- Wang Nam Khiao District Google Map 11 Jul 2016 ----- Swiss style coffee shop, restaurant and resort (M,4,1h+)
Dam Gatekeeper of Big Tree on the Mun River 18C Watergate ---- Phimai Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a Viewpoint of a watergate on the Mun River (E,2,10m)
Dinosaur and Ancient Elephant Museum 18C Museum recent Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 100 both museums (E,4,1+h).....Learn
Farm Chokchai 11A Farm not stated Pak Chong District Google Map 30 Jan 2011 free to enter (Easy,Popular,30m).....Amazing Thailand
Flora Park Festival 16D Floral Park and Festival Site ----- Wang Nam Khiao District Google Map 11 Jul 2016 150 site of Flora Park Festival (M,4,1h+)
HSR Construction Work 18C,24C Railway recent Pak Chong District Google Map 20 Nov 2018,4 Feb 2024 n/a (Easy).....Learn
Khao Phaeng Ma 16D Forest Park with viewpoint Wang Nam Khiao District Google Map 11 July free popular forest park and viewpoint overlooking a grazing area for Eurasian Guar (M,4,1h+)
Khao Yai National Park 16C/D National Park Google Map 6 & 11 July 2016 400 a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO covering more than 2,000 square kilometers of forest and grassland in central Thailand (M,5,1d)
Khao Yai Panorama Farm 18C Attraction ---- Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 Fee for tour (E,3).....Learn
Khorat Museum 18C Museum recent Mueng Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 22 Nov 2018 free (E,4,30+m).....Learn
Khorat Old Gate 18C Historic Site presumed late Ayutthaya Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a Replica of the gate on the site of the old city of Korat (M,3,10m)
Klong Dong Railway Station 18C Railway Station 1899? Pak Chong District Google Map 20 Nov 2018 n/a (M).....Learn
Lam Chae Dam 23D Dam n/a Khonburi District Google Map 15 Apr 2023 none (Moderate,Functional).....This is an earth and rock dam creating the Lam Chae reservoir with the Chae River, originating in the Sankambeng Range, as its water source. The dam supports a canal for agriculture and a water supply for the city of Khorat.
Lam Chae Reservoir 23D Reservoir with Freshwater Beach n/a Khonburi District Google Map 15 Apr 2023 none (Moderate,Locally Popular).....Peaceful reservoir supporting raft restaurants, leisure activity and fish farming
Lam Mun Bon Dam during Songkran 2023 23D Dam n/a Khonburi District Google Map 15 Apr 2023 none (Moderate,Functional).....Lam Mun Bon Dam Chorakhe Hin is 900 metres long with a water storage area of 12,284 rai. The reservoir contains plenty of fish and there's is a restaurant on the edge of the dam. Water from the reservoir feeds the Mun River which connects to the Mekong in distant Ubon Ratchthani Province.
Lam Thakong Dam Sea Viewpoint 18C Viewpoint Pak Chong District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3,20m).....Learn
Lamtakong Jolabha Vadhana Hydro Power Plant 18C Power Plant 2004 Pak Chong District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3).....Learn
Lam Thakong Reservoir and Dam 18C Reservoir Pak Chong District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (E,4).....Learn
Lamtakong Site 18C Power Plant ---- Sihkio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3,1h).....Learn
Lam Phra Phloeng 1 16D Reservoir and Dam Wang Nam Khiao District Google Map 11 July free dam constructed in 1963 part of the Mun River catchment area (M,4,1h+)
Maha Viravong National Museum 18C Museum 1927 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 22 Nov 2018 50 (E,3,20m).....Learn
Meru Brahmathat 18C Ancient Stupa not stated Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a (E,2+).....Learn
Mister Mushroom 16D Farm Wang Nam Khiao District Google Map 10 July free to browse producer of organic mushrooms and a wide selection of derived products (M,4,1h+)
Mittraphap Highway (Route 2) 23N Highway 1955-57 Sikhio District Google Map 1 Nov 2023 n/a (Easy - Excellent).....Wikipedia
The Mittraphap Highway (Route 2) Upgrades 18C Highway 1957 Pak Chong District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (E).....Learn
Mor Lak Hin Memorial Site 18C Memorial Site 1899 Pak Chong District Google Map 20 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3,20m).....Learn
Muang Sema 18C Ancient Ruin Dvaravati Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3+,30m).....Learn
Muangphon Greenhouse 18C Restaurant ---- Sikhio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 per menu (M,5,1+h).....Learn
Mun River 18C River Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a (E).....Learn
Museum Mönches Luang Phor Khoon 18C Museum recent Dan Khun Thot District Google Map 7 Dec 2018 n/a (M,3,45m).....Learn
Museum of Petified Wood 18C Museum recent Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 100, both museums (E,4,1+h).....Learn
Nakhon Ratchasima Railway Station 18C,23D Railway Station 1900 as Khorat Meuang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 22/23 Nov 2018 & 31 Mar 2023 n/a (Easy,Functional).....Wikipedia
Nakhon Ratchasima Street Food 23D Street Food n/a Meuang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 31 Mar 2023 n/a One of the street food markets in the city.....(Easy,Delicious)
Noen Oraphim 23D Ancient Ruin 10th-11th Century Ban Pho, Meuang Nakhon Ratchasima District Google Map 01 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Historically Interesting).....Route You
Pak Chong Railway Station 11J,18C,22E,23K,24C Railway Station 1899 (recently upgraded) Pak Chong District Google Map 11 Oct 2011,21 Nov 2018,18 Nov 2022,24 Oct 2023,4 Feb 2024 n/a (Easy - Bangkok Rwy 179.3km,Functional).....Wikipedia
Phanom Wan Stone Sanctuary 18C Ancient Ruin Baphuon (Khmer), 11th/12th Century Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3+,20m).....Learn
Phimai National Museum 18C Museum 1987 Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 100 (E,4,1+h).....Learn
Phimai Santuary 18C Temple Ruin Khmer 11th/12th Century Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 100 (E,5,1+h).....Learn
Phon Lan Gate 18C City Gate presumed 18th century Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 22 Nov 2018 n/a Eastern gate to the city of Nakhon Ratchasima built in traditional style (E,3,10m)
Phra Non (reclining Buddha) 18C Ancient Site Dvaravati Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3+,30m).....Learn
Prang Khonburi 23D Ancient Ruin Khmer (12th/13th Century) Khonburi District Google Map 15 Apr 2023 none (Moderate,Historically Important,20m).....www.2korat.com
Prasat Ban Bu Yai 18C Ancient Ruin Khmer 11th-13th Century Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (E,2,15m).....Learn
Kuti Ruesi or Prasat Kuti Rishi Noi 18C Ancient Ruin Khmer 12th/13th Century Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3,20m).....Learn
Prasat Muang Khaek 18C Ancient Ruin Khmer Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3+,30m).....Learn
Prasat Muangkao 18C Ancient Ruin Khmer, 12th/13th Century Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3,20m).....Learn
Prasat Nang Ram 23N Ancient Ruin 13th Century Nang Ram, Prathai District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 Free (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 96.4km,Excellent,20m).....Amazing Thailand
Prasat Non Ku 18C Ancient Ruin Khmer, 10th Century Sung Noen District Google Map 23 Nov 2018 n/a (M,3,20m).....Learn
Pratu Chai, Southern (Victory) Gate 18C City Gate Khmer Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3,20m).....Learn
Rai Tor Tawan 22E Coffee Shop recent Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2022 ---- wonderfully landscaped railway themed coffee shop built on a hillside with great views of the railway line. (Easy,Impressive)
Rong Kua Cafe 16D Farm Wang Nam Khiao District Google Map 10 July free to browse producer of Robusta coffee products directly from the farm.....coffee shop on site with lake views serving freshly brewed coffee (M,4,1h+)
Sai Ngam 18C Banyan Site Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a (E,4,20m).....Learn
Sra Phlaeng 18C Ancient Pond Khmer Phimai District Google Map 24 Nov 2018 n/a Ancient pond associated with the Khmer Sanctuary (E,2,10m)
Sufpadoo Reservoir 18C Reservoir Sihkio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3+,20+m).....Learn
Sugar Palm Tunnel 23D Line of Trees n/a Ban Pho, Meuang Nakhon Ratchasima District Google Map 01 Apr 2023 n/a Large suger palm trees lined each side of a path effectively creating the tunnel. Peaceful location beside a lake covered with lotus blooms.....(Moderate,Lovely)
Ta Kon Ruk Bridge 23N Footbridge unknown Than Prasat, Non Sung District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 n/a (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 52.2km,Excellent,10m).....Attractive footbridge across the Tan Prasat River near the Ban Prasat Archeaological Site
Thannon Jira Junction Railway Station 23D Railway Station 1922 Meuang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 01 Apr 2023 n/a (Easy,Functional).....Wikipedia
Tao Noi Village 18C Village ---- Pak Chong District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a Fishing village at the head of the Lamtakong Reservoir in Nong Sarai Subdistrict (M,3,30m)
Thao Suranari Garden, near the Lamtakong Dam 18C Gardens Pak Chong District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 n/a (E,4,1+h).....Learn
Thao Suranari Monument 18C Memorial Site 1934 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 22 Nov 2018 n/a (E,3,15m).....Learn
Thongsomboon Club 11A Outdoor Adventure Site not stated Pak Chong District Google Map 30 Jan 2011 free to enter (Easy,Popular,2-?h).....Amazing Thailand
Thung Samrit Memorial, Phimai District 23N Memorial 1988 Phimai District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 Free (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 53km,Functional).....www.thai-tour.com
Tokyo Farm 22E Farm new attraction Pak Chong District Google Map 18 Nov 2022 70 (Easy,Impressive).....Facebook Page in Thai
Toscana Valley Resort 16D Golf Club modern Pak Chong District Google Map 11 Jul 2016 check an excellent setting for a golf club, Toscana Valley compliments the Khao Yai backdrop and resembles the environment of Toscany Italy (M,4,1h++)
Wat Ban Rai 18C Buddhist Temple Recent, Hindu Style Dan Khun Thot District Google Map 7 Dec 2018 accepts donations (M,3+,1h).....Learn
Wat Khao Wanchai Nawaratana 18C Buddhist Temple not stated Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 accepts donations (E,3,45m).....Learn
Wat Lan Boon Mahawihan Somdet Phra Buddhacharn 18C Buddhist Temple recent Sihkio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 accepts donations (E,4,30m).....Learn
Wat Nang Ram 23N Buddhist Temple not stated Nang Ram, Prathai District Google Map 24 Oct 2023 donations welcome (Difficult - Nakhon Ratchasima 96.6km,Limited Interest,10m).....This modest temple with a unique image hall is next to Prasat Nang Ram
Wat Non Kum (original) 18C Buddhist Temple ancient Sihkio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 accepts donations (E,4,30m).....Learn
Wat Non Kum 18C Buddhist Temple recent Sihkio District Google Map 21 Nov 2018 accepts donations (E,4,20m).....Learn
Wat Pa Phu Hai Long 18C Buddhist Temple not stated Pak Chong District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 accepts donations (M,3,45m).....Learn
Wat Phra Narai Maharat 18C Buddhist Temple late Ayutthaya (18th Century) Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Google Map 23 Nov 2018 accepts donations (E,4,30m).....Learn
Wat Sala Loi 18C Buddhist Temple 1827 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District Google Map 22 Nov 2018 accepts donations (E,4,30m).....Learn
Wind Turbines 18C Wind Farm Recent Dan Khun Thot Google Map 7 Dec 2018 n/a wind farm (M,2+,20m)
Other Locations of interest but not visited or reviewed
Haad Chong Thong Freshwater Beach Khonburi District Google Map
Wang Tao Waterfall Waterfall Khonburi District Google Map