Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) Attractions Articles by hotelATM2010-03-30T03:48:45+00:00hotelATMhttp://hotelATM.com/info/about.htmno-reply@hotelATM.comtag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-324610125Prasat Hin Phimaitag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-132010-03-30T03:48:45+00:00A United Nations World Heritage site, Phimai is the site of a walled complex of reconstructed temples, libraries and ancillary structures, one of the most important Khmer monuments in Thailand.Wat Khao Phanom Rungtag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-1012010-03-29T04:48:45+00:00Phanom Rung, about 120 kilometers from Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) is arguable the nicest and most impressive of all Khmer monuments in Thailand, possibly even more dramatic than Phimai because of the long steps leading up to it. It was constructed on the top of an extinct volcano and therefore offers a good view of the countryside as well.Ban Prasat Archaeological Sitetag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-162010-03-27T04:48:45+00:00The Ban Prasat site is believed to be an agricultural community of prehistoric period in the southern part of the present Northeast Thailand. It is presumed that this area has continuously been inhabited during the past 3,000 years up to present.Dan Kwiantag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-5282007-12-04T02:01:01+00:00A Must-bring-home souvenir for all visitors to Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) is Dan Kwian pottery and earthenware. The villagers of Dan Kwian have long carried their fame for making unique-style pottery from black clay.Wat Phra Narai Maharajtag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-26672007-12-03T05:01:00+00:00Wat Phra Narai Maharaj is a historically very important Buddhist temple or Wat in Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat).Maha Weerawong National Museumtag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-26272007-12-03T05:01:00+00:00Maha Weerawong National Museum opposite to the City Hall of Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), exhibits various arts objects and artifacts donated by Somdet Maha Weerawong, a highranking Buddhist monk.Phra Non Sematag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-152007-12-03T05:01:00+00:00Phra Non Sema, located 4 kilometers from Amphoe Sung Noen, is a Reclining Buddha image made of red sand stone which is the most ancient and largest in Thailand. The image is assumed to have been built around 1200 B.E.Pak Thongchaitag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-26322007-12-01T23:01:04+00:00Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) and the whole Isaan region are famous for its cottage silk industry, particularly that of mudmee or ikat, the tie-dyed designs using natural colors.Prasat Nang Ramtag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-26252007-12-01T23:01:03+00:00Prasat Nang Ram, around 80 kilomneters from Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), was built in Khmer style during the 12th century to be a nursing place and hospital (Arokhayasan) during the reign of Jayavarman VII, the last great king of the ancient Khmer (1121-1220 AD). Prasat Nang Ram was under the auspices of the Buddha Bhai-Shajyaguru Vaiduryaprabha, who gives good health to human beings.Phanom Wantag:nakhon-ratchasima.com,blog-3246.post-26262007-12-01T23:01:03+00:00Prasat Hin Phanom Wan was constructed in the 12th century. It's Khmer style architecture resembles Prasat Hin Phimai but in a smaller scale. According to the inscriptions found at the site the sanctuary was used in the Hindu religion and later became a Buddhist site.