province in Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima ( Thai : นครราชสีมา, pronounced [ ná ( ʔ ) .kʰɔ̄ːn râːt.t͡ɕʰā.sǐː.māː ], frequently called Khorat ( Thai : โคราช, pronounced [ kʰōː.râːt ] ) ) ( understudy spell Korat ) is one of Thailand ‘s seventy-six provinces ( changwat ) lies in lower northeastern Thailand besides called Isan. It is the country ‘s largest province by area, has a population of approximately 2.7 million, and generates about 250 billion baht in GDP, the highest in Isan. [ 4 ] Neighbouring provinces are ( clockwise, from north ) Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, and Lopburi.
The capital of the state is the city of Nakhon Ratchasima in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, besides called Khorat .
geography [edit ]
The state is at the west end of the Khorat Plateau, separated from the Chao Phraya river valley by the Phetchabun and Dong Phaya Yen batch ranges. Two home parks are in the state : Khao Yai in the west and Thap Lan in the south. Both parks are in the forested mountains of the Sankamphaeng Range, the southern extension of the Dong Phaya Yen mountains. The total forest area is 3,193 km2 ( 1,233 sq secret intelligence service ) or 15.4 percentage of provincial area. [ 1 ] Nakhon Ratchasima is a large province on the northeastern tableland and acts as a gateway to other provinces in the northeast. It is 259 kilometres ( 161 nautical mile ) from Bangkok and has an area of around 20,494 square kilometres ( 7,913 sq secret intelligence service ). The state is rich in Khmer polish and has a long history .
history [edit ]
The area around Khorat was already an significant center in the times of the Khmer empire in the eleventh hundred, as can be seen by the temple ruins in Phimai historical ballpark. Nakhon Ratchasima Province is one of the provinces where there is still a goodly northerly Khmer population. [ 5 ] A modern walled-city with a surrounding moat, designated as Nakhon Ratchasima, was built in the seventeenth hundred by order of the King Narai, as the easternmost “ instruction post ”, guarding the kingdom ‘s border. Nakhon Ratchasima continued this duty during the Bangkok Period, although it was concisely seized during Lao rebellion ( 1826–1828 ) in 1826, in the reign of King Rama III of Siam. Nakhon Ratchasima has long been the most authoritative political and economic concentrate in the northeastern region. In the late-19th hundred, the railroad reached Khorat and it became the articulation of two main rail lines in the northeastern, Isan, region. In 1933, Nakhon Ratchasima was the stronghold of the cavalier troops in the Boworadet Rebellion, as they fought against the new apparently democratic government in Bangkok. In the 1950s, the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base was built in Nakhon Ratchasima ; from 1961 until 26 February 1976, this facility was besides used as a base by the United States Air Force. A aggregate shooting occurred in the province on 8 and 9 February 2020. The gunman killed 30 and wounded another 57 before being shot absolutely by patrol. It was the deadliest mass inject in Thailand ‘s history. Nakhon Ratchasima was the birthplace of Thao Suranari who was born in 1771 and was the savior of Nakhon Ratchasima from King Chao Anouvong ‘s united states army in 1826 .
Symbols [edit ]
Thao Suranari Monument The provincial seal depicts the idolize heroine of Khorat, Thao Suranari ( Thai : ท้าวสุรนารี ). A repository to Thao Suranari ( real name : Khunying Mo ; 1771–1852 ) stands in front of the previous Pratu Chumphon gate. besides called “ The Great Heroine of Khorat ”, Kunying Mo was the wife of the Siamese-appointed deputy governor of Nakhon Ratchasima during the reign of King Rama III. In 1826, Khunying Mo managed to repel the lao united states army led by Prince Anouvong of Vientiane who tried to reinstate control over the Khorat tableland. King Rama III conferred the claim of Thao Suranari on Khunying Mo, a well as extra ones honouring her courage. The provincial corner is the sathon ( Millettia leucantha Kurz ) The provincial flower is the Sathon The provincial motto is “ Land of brave women, fine silk material, Khorat rice noodles, Phimai Historical Park, and Dan Kwian ceramics ”. The provincial color is orange
administrative divisions [edit ]
provincial politics [edit ]
Nakhon Ratchasima with 32 districts The province is divided into 32 districts ( amphoes ). The districts are farther subdivided into 263 sub-districts ( tambons ) and 3,743 villages ( mubans ). [ citation needed ]
niobium : On 15 May 2007, the politics upgraded all 81 “ baron amphoes ” to “ amphoes ” to streamline government .
| Class | Name | Area (km2) |
Distance to Provincial Hall (km) |
Established | Sub-districts (Units) |
Villages (Units) |
Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Total | |||||||
| Special | Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima | 755.596 | 0 | 1895 | 25 | 243 | 212,627 | 221,211 | 433,838 |
| 1 | Dan Khun Thot | 1,428.14 | 84 | 1908 | 16 | 220 | 62,571 | 63,347 | 125,918 |
| 1 | Bua Yai | 305.028 | 101 | 1886 | 10 | 121 | 41,855 | 42,278 | 84,133 |
| 1 | Pak Thong Chai | 1,374.32 | 34 | 1910 | 16 | 213 | 56,716 | 58,950 | 115,666 |
| 1 | Phimai | 896.871 | 60 | 1900 | 12 | 208 | 64,421 | 66,024 | 130,445 |
| 1 | Sikhio | 1,247.07 | 45 | 1955 | 12 | 169 | 60,898 | 61,163 | 122,061 |
| 1 | Pak Chong | 1,825.17 | 85 | 1955 | 12 | 217 | 91,146 | 91,685 | 182,831 |
| 2 | Khon Buri | 1,816.85 | 58 | 1939 | 12 | 152 | 46,086 | 47,167 | 93,253 |
| 2 | Chakkarat | 501.672 | 40 | 1953 | 8 | 108 | 34,441 | 34,643 | 69,084 |
| 2 | Chok Chai | 503.917 | 30 | 1905 | 10 | 126 | 37,297 | 39,223 | 76,520 |
| 2 | Non Sung | 676.981 | 37 | 1897 | 16 | 195 | 62,639 | 65,374 | 128,013 |
| 2 | Prathai | 600.648 | 97 | 1961 | 13 | 148 | 38,622 | 38,761 | 77,282 |
| 2 | Sung Noen | 782.853 | 36 | 1901 | 11 | 125 | 38,429 | 40,181 | 78,610 |
| 2 | Huai Thalaeng | 495.175 | 65 | 1961 | 10 | 120 | 37,443 | 37,131 | 74,574 |
| 2 | Chum Phuang | 540.567 | 98 | 1959 | 9 | 130 | 40,918 | 41,038 | 82,161 |
| 3 | Soeng Sang | 1,200.24 | 88 | 1976 | 6 | 84 | 33,733 | 33,302 | 67,032 |
| 3 | Khong | 454.737 | 79 | 1938 | 10 | 155 | 40,052 | 41,076 | 81,128 |
| 3 | Non Thai | 541.994 | 28 | 1900 | 10 | 131 | 36,126 | 37,592 | 73,718 |
| 3 | Kham Sakaesaeng | 297.769 | 50 | 1968 | 7 | 72 | 21,423 | 21,753 | 43,176 |
| 3 | Kaeng Sanam Nang | 107.258 | 130 | 1986 | 5 | 56 | 18,782 | 19,054 | 37,836 |
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1,130.00 | 70 | 1992 | 5 | 83 | 20,416 | 20,503 | 40,910 |
| 4 | Ban Lueam | 218.875 | 85 | 1976 | 4 | 39 | 10,620 | 10,732 | 21,351 |
| 4 | Nong Bunmak | 590.448 | 52 | 1983 | 9 | 104 | 29,424 | 29,316 | 58,740 |
| 4 | Thepharak | 357.465 | 90 | 1995 | 4 | 58 | 12,002 | 11,451 | 23,453 |
| 4 | Phra Thong Kham | 359.522 | 45 | 1996 | 5 | 74 | 21,260 | 21,680 | 42,940 |
| 4 | sida | 162.825 | 85 | 1997 | 5 | 50 | 12,087 | 12,133 | 24,220 |
| 4 | Bua Lai | 106.893 | 103 | 1997 | 4 | 45 | 12,374 | 12,450 | 24,824 |
| 4 | Non Daeng | 193.407 | 30 | 1989 | 5 | 65 | 12,597 | 12,984 | 25,581 |
| 4 | Kham Thale So | 203.605 | 22 | 1966 | 5 | 46 | 14,091 | 14,021 | 28,112 |
| 4 | Mueang Yang | 255.522 | 110 | 1995 | 4 | 44 | 14,321 | 14,038 | 28,359 |
| 4 | Lam Thamenchai | 308.457 | 120 | 1996 | 4 | 59 | 16,114 | 15,953 | 32,067 |
| 4 | Chaloem Phra Kiat | 254.093 | 18 | 1996 | 5 | 61 | 16,966 | 17,411 | 34,377 |
local government [edit ]
The Great Hall of Wat Luang Phor Toh in Sikhio zone As of 26 November 2019 there are : [ 6 ] one Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administration Organisation ( ongkan borihan suan changwat ) and 90 municipal ( thesaban ) areas in the state. Nakhon Ratchasima municipality has city ( thesaban nakhon ) status. Bua Yai, Mueang Pak, Pak Chong and Sikhio municipalities have town ( thesaban mueang ) status. far 85 subdistrict municipalities ( thesaban tambon ) .The non-municipal areas are administered by 243 Subdistrict Administrative Organisations – SAO ( ongkan borihan suan tambon ). [ 2 ]
economy [edit ]
One of the halls inside Terminal 21 Shopping promenade
CentralPlaza at sunset Khorat ‘s economy has traditionally been heavily subject on farming. It is known as a process kernel for Isan ‘s production of rice, tapioca, and boodle. The Isan region accounts for half of Thailand ‘s exports of those commodities. Khorat is besides one of two sites in Thailand manufacture phonograph record drives by Seagate Technology, employing 12,100 workers in Khorat. [ 4 ] [ 7 ]
transport [edit ]
- Air
Nakhon Ratchasima has Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, but it has no schedule flights. The nearest bring airport is in Buriram and has flights to and from Bangkok .
- Rail
The railway system in Nakhon Ratchasima is on both northeastern routes from Bangkok Railway Station. Nakhon Ratchasima Province has eight chief railway stations. In 2017, a 60-kilometre dual-track line will connect Korat to Khon Kaen Province. It is the first segment of a dual track network that will connect Isan with the Laem Chabang seaport. Mueang District is served by two stations : Nakhon Ratchasima railroad track station and Thanon Chira Junction railroad track post. [ 4 ]
- Road
highway 2 ( Mittraphap Road ) is the main road that connects nine districts in Nakhon Ratchasima including Muang zone. This route besides connects Nakhon Ratchasima to Saraburi and Khon Kaen Provinces. Hwy 24 links Si Khio District from Hwy 2 to Pak Thongcha, Chok Chai, and Nong Bunnak Districts and to Buriram Province. A newly expressway connecting Khorat to Bangkok is under construction in 2016 and will reduce travel time on the 250 kilometer travel to equitable over two hours. [ 4 ]
Health [edit ]
Nakhon Ratchasima has hospitals in by and large the populace sector, but some in the private sector. [ citation needed ] Its main hospital is Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, which is one of the main hospitals for the Praboromarajchanok Medicine Program of Mahidol University. [ citation needed ] The state besides has a university hospital, which is Suranaree University of Technology Hospital of the Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology. [ citation needed ]
Sports [edit ]
- Football
Nakhon Ratchasima F.C. shimmer in Thai League 1 top grade of Thailand football league. Despite the city of Korat having a population in excess of 400,000 and Nakhon Ratchasima Province having a population in excess of 2.5 million, Nakhon Ratchasima F.C. struggled to attract more than 400 for most home plate games throughout their history, the clubhouse maneuver in the eightieth Birthday Stadium .
- Volleyball
Nakhon Ratchasima is the home of the four-times Men ‘s Volleyball Thailand League achiever, Nakhon Ratchasima the Mall and the three-times Women ‘s Volleyball Thailand League winner, Nakhon Ratchasima the Mall .
education [edit ]
Main gate of Khorat
- Universities
There are four universities in the area .
- Schools
- Ratchasima Wittayalai School
- Saint Mary’s College Nakhon Ratchasima
- Suranaree Wittaya School
- MBAC
- Boonwatthana
- Phimai Witthaya
- Assumption School Nakhon Ratchasima
- Fort Surathamphithak School
- Phoowittaya School (lab school project)
- Plookpanya School
- Koratpittayakom school
- Wangrongnoi school
- Phatongkhamwittaya school
- Surawiwat school in Suranaree University of Technology
- International schools
- St Stephen’s International School (SIS) (Khao Yai Campus)
- Adventists International Mission School (AIMS) (Nakhon Ratchasima Campus)
- Anglo Singapore International School (Korat Campus)
- Wesley International School[8]
Human accomplishment exponent 2017 [edit ]
| Health | Education | Employment | Income |
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| 33 | 42 | 66 | 33 |
| Housing | Family | Transport | Participation |
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| 34 | 11 | 54 | 51 |
| Province Nakhon Ratchasima, with an HAI 2017 value of 0.5816 is “average”, occupies place 43 in the ranking. | |||
Since 2003, United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) in Thailand has tracked build up on human development at sub-national level using the Human accomplishment index ( HAI ), a composite exponent covering all the eight key areas of human development. National Economic and Social Development Board ( NESDB ) has taken over this job since 2017. [ 3 ]
| Rank | Classification |
| 1 – 15 | “high” |
| 16 – 30 | “somewhat high” |
| 31 – 45 | “average” |
| 45 – 60 | “somewhat low” |
| 61 – 77 | “low” |
| Map with provinces and HAI 2017 rankings |
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noteworthy people [edit ]
Prachya Pinkaew
Born in Nakhon Ratchasima [edit ]
Communications [edit ]
- Landlines provided by TOT and TT&T
- IDD phones provided by CAT
- Mobiles provided by AIS GSM, DTAC, TRUE, and HUTCH
- Internet / High-speed internet (ADSL) provided by TOT, CAT, and TT&T.
Attractions [edit ]
- Phimai Historical Park is one of the most important Khmer temples of Thailand. It is in the town of Phimai. The temple marks one end of the ancient Khmer Highway from Angkor. As the enclosed area of 1020 x 580 metres is comparable to that of Angkor Wat, Phimai must have been an important city in the Khmer Empire. Most buildings date from the late-11th to the late-12th century, built in the Baphuon, Bayon, and Angkor Wat styles. However, even though the Khmer at that time were Hindu, the temple was built as a Buddhist temple, since the inhabitants of the Khorat area had been Buddhists as far back the 7th century. Inscriptions name the site Vimayapura, which developed into the Thai name Phimai.
- Khao Yai National Park is in the western part of the Sankamphaeng Mountain Range, at the southwestern boundary of the Khorat Plateau. The highest mountain in the area of the park is 1,351 m high Khao Rom. This park lies largely in Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Khorat), but also includes parts of Saraburi, Prachinburi, and Nakhon Nayok Provinces. The park is the third largest in Thailand. It covers an area of 300 square kilometers, including tropical seasonal forests and grasslands. Elevations mostly range from 400 to 1,000 m. It is home to 3,000 species of plants and 320 species of birds. Waterfalls include the 80 metre Heo Narok, and Heo Suwat .
- Nakhon Ratchasima railway station is a 1st class station and the main railway station in the province. There are 18 daily trains serving this station. There are four to six special trains during the celebration of the New Year and Songkran.
- Lam Takhong Dam is an embankment dam on the Lam Takhong River between Pak Chong District and Sikhio District. The dam was constructed in 1974 for the purposes of irrigation and water supply, but after 2002 its water storage also serves as the lower reservoir for the Lam Takhong pumped storage power plant, Thailand’s first power plant of this type.
- Korat’s zoo was established under the patronage of the king. The zoo is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Thailand). The Korat Zoo has rare animals such as tigers, giraffes, lions, elephants, zebras, rhinoceroses, hedgehogs, birds such as guinea fowls, ostriches, and flamingos.
- Khao Yai Tiang is the mountain located in khlong phai, Pak chong district. There are 12 wind turbines on top of the mountain. Tourist can go cycling and enjoying the view of reservoir.
Korat cat [edit ]
( thai : โคราช, มาเลศ, สีสวาด, RTGS : Khorat, malet, systeme international d’unites sawat ) The Korat cat is a natural engender, and one of the oldest stable cat-o’-nine-tails breeds. Originating in Nakhon Ratchasima Province at Phimai, [ 9 ] it is named after its province of lineage. In Thailand the engender is known as si sawat, meaning “ color of the sawat seed “ ( blue-grey ). Korat cats are distinguished not only by the color of their fur. Genuine Korat cats have a cordate face when viewed from any angle and shorter grey hair with silver tips. The true engender ‘s eyes are yellow with an inside fleeceable set. They must be slender and agile. The guy ‘s fag end must be lissome. Cats with asymmetrical tails are considered adverse. [ 9 ] In 1965, Korat cats were inaugural registered in the US by the Korat Cat Fanciers Association. The cats that formed the breed were first imported from Thailand by Jean L. Johnson in 1959. In 1966 the breed was accepted by the Cat Fanciers ‘ Association ( CFA ). The Korat breed is now accepted by cat-o’-nine-tails associations around the universe. [ 9 ] The International Maew Boran Association ( TIMBA ) ( “ maew boran ” means “ ancient cat-o’-nine-tails ” ) was formed in Thailand to provide a register of and pedigrees for Thai cats, including Korats, and to provide a voice in English for Thai breeders as “ … Thai breeders … do not speak English, and farang breeders do not speak Thai. “. [ 10 ] [ 9 ]
sister cities [edit ]
References [edit ]
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