Khorat or Nakhon
Ratchasima is a large province on the northeastern plateau as
is like the gateway to other provinces. It is rich in Khmer culture
and also has beautiful nature.
Attractions
Phimai Historical Park is in Phimai
District. It has one of the grandest and most important Khmer
historical sites in Thailand that is the Phimai Sanctuary or Prasat
Hin Phimai in Thai. From stone inscriptions and the style of architecture,
Phimai Sanctuary was most likely built at the end of the 16th
Buddhist century. Some characteristics are similar to the Angkor
Wat style (in Cambodia) which became popular at a later period.
Sai Ngam The place
is so named because of the abundance of banyan tree, which is
about 350 years now. The tree gave birth to many smaller ones
covering the entire area.
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