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About Thailand
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If the ladies you are coming to visit live in the Provinces of Buriram, Korat, or Surin you will
see a list of Amphoes "towns" below which will help you to identify the area she lives in. |
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If she lives anywhere else in Thailand click this inactive link to help you locate her town |
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Historical sites & tours you can take in the provinces of Korat / Buriram / Surin
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Phanom Rung Historical Park.
(Thai: ปราสาทพนมรุ้ง), or, with its full name, Prasat Hin Phanom Rung (Phanom Rung Stone Castle), is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct
volcano at 1,320 feet above sea level, in Buriram province in the Isan region of Thailand. It was built in sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling. Thailand's Department of Fine Arts spent 17 years restoring the complex to its original state from 1971 till 1988 On 21 May, 1988, the park was officially opened by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. In 2005, the temple was submitted to UNESCO for consideration as a future world heritage site. |
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The Phimai historical park protects one of the most important Khmer Temples of Thailand. It is located in the town of Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The temple marks one end of the Ancient Khmer Highway from Angkor. As the enclosed area of 1020x580m is comparable with that of Angkor Wat, Phimai must have been an important city in the Khmer empire. Most buildings are from the late 11th to the late 12th century, built in the Baphuon, Bayon and Angkor Wat style. However, even though the Khmer at that time were Hindu; the temple was built as a Buddhist temple, as Buddhism in the Khorat area dated back to the 7th century. Inscriptions name the site Vimayapura (which means city of Vimaya), which developed into the Thai name Phimai. |
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Wat khao Angkhan is on Khao Angkhan, another extinct volcano in Buri Ram. The temple can be reached by taking the Ta Pek-Lahan Sai Road for 5 km. And turning left for 10 more km. Artifacts abound here, including ancient sandstone temple boundary markers dating back to the Dvaravati period. Nowadays it is the site of Wat Khao Angkhan, one of Buri Rams largest monasteries. The buildings within were designed to reflect architecture in various eras. All are breathtakingly beautiful. Inside the main chapel are mural paintings recounting the past lives of Lord Buddha in English. |
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Khao Kradong Park Is on Khao Kradong which is an extinct volcano. The mouth of the volcano is now a small pool, which has water throughout the year. About 6 km. from the city on the Buriram - Prakhon Chai Road, the park can be reached via 2 ways which are by car on a concrete road lined with Buddha images in various postures and by a stairway, which climbs to a level of 265 meters above sea level. On the mountain top sits Phra Suphatbophit, a large image sacred to the Buriram people. Adjacent to it is an ancient pagoda, which houses a replica of Lord Buddha's footprint. The park is under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Office of the Royal Forestry Department. Buriram Provincial Authorities have. |
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Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat
Nakhon Ratchasima (Thai: นครราชสีมา), often shortened to Korat or Khorat, is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (clockwise, from north) Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, Lopburi.
The capital of the province is the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, also called Korat or Khorat. |
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- Nong Bun Mak
- Kaeng Sanam Nang
- Non Daeng
- Wang Nam Khiao
- Thepharak
- Mueang Yang
- Phra Thong Kham
- Lam Thamenchai
- Bua Lai
- Sida
- Chaloem Phra Kiat
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- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Khon Buri
- Soeng Sang
- Khong
- Ban Lueam
- Chakkarat
- Chok Chai
- Dan Khun Thot
- Non Thai
- Pak Chong
- Non Sung
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- Kham Sakaesaeng
- Bua Yai
- Prathai
- Pak Thong Chai
- Phimai
- Huai Thalaeng
- Chum Phuang
- Sung Noen
- Kham Thale So
- Sikhio
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The province is subdivided into 32 districts (Amphoe).
The districts are further subdivided into 293 communes (tambon) and 3423 villages |
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Buriram or Buri Ram
Buriram, (Thai: บุรีรัมย์) is one of the north-easternprovinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise) Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham and Surin. To the south-east it borders Oddar Meancheay of Cambodia. Like many of Isan provinces, it was once part of a great Khmer Empire, as evident in the Khmer ruins and large population of ethnic Khmers. The name Buri Ram means City of happiness (The Thai word Buri is a derivative of the Khmer word Borey).
The capital of the province is the city of Buriram or Buri Ram
The province is subdivided into 23 districts (Amphoe).
The districts are further subdivided into 189 subdistricts (tambon) and 2212 villages (muban). |
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- Mueang Buriram
- Khu Mueang
- Krasang
- Nang Rong
- Nong Ki
- Lahan Sai
- Prakhon Chai
- Ban Kruat
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- Phutthaisong
- Lam Plai Mat
- Satuek
- Pakham
- Na Pho
- Nong Hong
- Phlapphla Chai
- Huai Rat
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- Non Suwan
- Chamni
- Ban Mai Chaiyaphot
- Non Din Daeng
- Ban Dan
- Khaen Dong
- Chaloem Phra Kiat
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Surin
Surin (Thai: สุรินทร์) is one of the north-easternprovinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from west clockwise) Buriram, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et and Sisaket. To the south it borders Oddar Meancheay of Cambodia. In the north of the province is the valley of the Mun river, a tributary of the Mekong. To the south of the province is the Dongrek mountain chain, which also forms the boundary to Cambodia.
The capital of the province is the city Surin.
The province is subdivided into 17 districts (Amphoe).
The districts are further subdivided into 158 subdistricts (tambon) and 2011 villages (muban). |
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- Mueang Surin
- Chumphon Buri
- Tha Tum
- Chom Phra
- Prasat
- Kap Choeng
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- Rattanaburi
- Sanom
- Sikhoraphum
- Sangkha
- Lamduan
- Samrong Thap
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- Buachet
- Phanom Dong Rak
- Si Narong
- Khwao Sinarin
- Non Narai
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Provinces in North East Thailand
Amnat Charoen, Buri Ram, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan
Nakhon Ratchasima ( Korat ), Nakhon Phanom, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Roi Et, Sakon Nakhon, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Yasothon
Travel options
Getting there by bus
The Transport Co. operates a daily bus service to Bangkok-Korat, Buriram, Surin and Si Sa Ket. For more information, contract Tel 2710101-5 (regular bus) and 2794484-7 (air-condition bus).
By Train Express, rapid and ordinary trains are available to Buriram from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Air- conditioned diesel coaches on the Surin-Bangkok can be taken daily. The distance is 376 km.
By Plane
Thai Airway International operates flight between Bangkok and Buriram. Call 2800070, 2700080 or 044-625066-7 for further information. |
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