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Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima, widely known as Korat, is Thailand's largest province by area and a gateway to Isan, combining Khmer heritage, Khao Yai landscapes, silk and a major regional city.
Northeastern Thailand
Area 20,494.0 km²
Population 2,620,172
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Ban Lueam District
DistrictBan Lueam District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Bua Lai District
DistrictBua Lai District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Bua Yai District
DistrictBua Yai District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Chakkarat District
DistrictChakkarat District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Chaloem Phra Kiet District
DistrictChaloem Phra Kiet District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
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Chaloem Phra Kiet District
Chaloem Phra Kiet District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Sida District
Sida District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Bua Lai District
Bua Lai District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Lamtaman Chai District
Lamtaman Chai District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Phra Thong Kham District
Phra Thong Kham District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
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Understand Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima, commonly called Korat or Khorat, forms the principal gateway between central Thailand and the lower northeast. The large provincial capital is a major transport, education and commercial centre, while the wider province stretches across plateau, farmland and forested uplands. Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights Korat's distinctive Pleng Korat folk-song tradition, hospitality, agriculture and long history from prehistoric communities through Dvaravati and Khmer influence.
Plan the province as several separate areas. Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima is the urban base for city history, services and the Thao Suranari Monument. Phimai is the major Khmer-heritage focus, centred on Phimai Historical Park. Pak Chong is the western gateway for Khao Yai National Park, while Wang Nam Khiao is known for upland scenery and nature-based trips. Pak Thong Chai has a strong silk-weaving tradition. Distances between these districts are substantial, so choose a base that matches the part of the province you intend to explore.
Nakhon Ratchasima at a glance
- Official name
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Thai name
- นครราชสีมา
- Region
- Northeastern Thailand
- Population
- 2,620,172 (2024)
- Area
- 20,494.0 km²
- Type
- Province
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Tue29°C / 23°C
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Thu30°C / 22°C
Fri30°C / 23°C
Sat29°C / 24°C
Sun28°C / 22°C
Mon30°C / 23°C
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- Last reviewed
- 21 September 2026
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