Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima (นครราชสีมา), usually referred to as Khorat (โคราช) or, more commonly Korat, is the largest city in the Isaan region of Thailand. Its proximity to Bangkok makes it a good jumping-off point for travellers who are heading into further into the region. Wikivoyage
Population 134,440 (Wikidata)
Before you go
Emergency numbers in Thailand
Getting there
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Still gathering the markets around Nakhon Ratchasima. I'll let you know here when it's all in — or open the live guide.
Through the year
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Thao Suranari Commemoration
March – April
Held from 23 Mar-2 Apr to commemorate the victory of Thao Suranari. This event includes cultural displays, exhibitions, and fireworks
Annual events from Wikidata and Wikivoyage (Nakhon Ratchasima); descriptions from Wikipedia where it has one, photos from Wikimedia Commons. Dates move year to year — check before you plan around one.
Somewhere to run
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors, as of 9 October 2026. Description from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Events from Wikidata and Wikivoyage, population from Wikidata.
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