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Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima)

นครราชสีมา

Also spelled: Korat, Khorat

Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima)
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About Korat (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. It has excellent transport links to the rest of the country and beyond. Hwy 2 (Bangkok to Nong Khai) runs through the city, as does the northeast railway line which splits in the east of the city: one line runs up to Nong Khai and the other, to Ubon Ratchathani.

More background: Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) on Wikivoyage

When to go

Best months for Isan: Nov to Jan. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Mixed
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Mixed
  10. Oct Good
  11. Nov Best
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). Tap a month for details.

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