Visiting Korat By Car

[corkscrew]

We are going to drive from Bangkok to Korat where we want to spend a few nights. What do you suggest that we see and do in the Korat area? Thanks in advance.

[Thaddeus]

Extract from Wiki

Major Points of Interest

Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base was used by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War is located some 8km south of the city.

Korat Zoo - As of end November 2006, the zoo sported a sign at the entry charging foreigners far more than Thais. This has dissuaded some from visiting. However, the zoo is first-class and worth the visit.

Thao Suranaree Monument - This is currently under major renovation. Lady Mo statue itself is in place, and vendors providing flowers and incense, etc., are currently nearby in makeshift stalls.

Wat Salaloi

His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December 2007 Sports Complex is a multi-use stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, that is currently under construction. Once completed in 2007, it will mainly be used mostly for football matches and will host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2007 Southeast Asian Games. The stadium holds 20,000 people.

There is also a national park close by (en-suite waterfall) at least one decent golf course if you play, and of course lots of food and drink.

[Rdrokit]

Here's a map that will help you find your way.

http://www.koratmagazine.in.th/map/emap.htm