Loaf of white bread | USD 1.10 |
Rice (white) | USD 1.09 |
Cappuccino | USD 1.75 |
Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 0.50 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 3.09 |
Mid-range restaurant | USD 18.52 |
1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.80 |
Eggs (12) | USD 1.67 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 120.97 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.21 |
Nakhon Ratchasima is the largest province in Thailand. It is rich in agricultural products and cultural sites. Korat, as locals of Thailand call it, is generally focused on natural attractions. People here in Korat are very hospitable and have amusing traditions. They are also known by their great talent in silk weaving and clay pottery. You are most likely to be pleased by their known festival, the Thao Suranari Festival which they celebrate late March to early April. This is to acknowledge Thao Suranari’s victory over the Lao.
The only way to get cheap flights to Nakhon Ratchasima is to reach Buriram Airport via Bangkok whereby, then you can see and check out the historical and cultural sites such as the Chang Phueak Shrine which is a small shrine for King Rama I; the Chumpton Gate which is the old city gate built in 1656; the City Pillar which is a Chinese-style shrine also built around 1656-1688; the Thao Suranari Monument which was built in honor of their great hero Thao Sunarari located at the city center; The Maha Wirawong National Museum which is a huge collection of Somdet Phra Maha Wirawong and you can enjoy for only 10THB; the Phimai Historical Park located at Phimai District is something to also look forward to when visiting Nakhon Ratchasima due to its historical sites, and Prasat Nang Ram or Arokhayasan, the oldest hospital.
Nakhon Ratchasima is also rich in festivals so while you are in the vicinity during November, you can be pleased by attending Phimai Boat Races. Apart from boat racing, they also parade decorated boats and boat chants. Another way to enjoy your stay here at Nakhon Ratchasima is going to Petrified Wood Park. It has a collection of more than 10,000 petrified lumbers. Aside from festivals, shrines, temples, and parks, you can also go to Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo and view African Animals. The fee is around 10-30 baht.
Hotels in Nakhon Ratchasima can be found in many places around. The most famous class hotel is Kirimaya which means Illusion of Mountain. Next in line is Dusit Princess Korat which means the Royal Princess hotel. But if you want to rest your tired mind and body in a more affordable hotel, you can try Rachaphruk Grand Hotel, K. Stars Hotel, Rim Tarn Inn, Sripatana Hotel and Khaoyai Garden Lodge. These hotels offer rooms for less than 1000 baht. But you can get package tours as well. Some offer cheap flights to Nakhon Ratchasima with free hotel accommodations, too.