Why go
- City municipality in Thailand.
- Served by Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK).
History
Nakhon Ratchasima is the capital of Nakhon Ratchasima province, the largest city and metropolitan area in Northeastern Thailand, the third-largest metropolitan area and seventh most-populous city proper in Thailand. It is 250 kilometres (160 mi) northeast of Bangkok, one of the four major cities of Isan, known as the "big four of Isan", and has a population of 466,098 people as of 2021. The city is commonly known as Korat, a shortened form of its name.
Where to stay
474 Suranari, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · chaniandpunn.com
1688, 2 Mittraphap Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · b2hotel.com
99 ถนนมิตรภาพ-หนองคาย Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · centrepoint.com
899 1 Mittraphap Rd, ตําบล ในเมือง Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · kantarycollection.com
199 Ratchasima-Pak Thong Chai, Pru Yai, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
555 Suranaree Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
149 ซอย กิ่งสวายเรียง Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · aisanahotel.com
259 ซอย 9 Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
131 4-9 ตรอกวัดท่าตะโก Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
168, 9 Jomsurangyard Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · romyengardenplace.com
2112/2 Mittraphap Rd, ในเมือง Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · simathani.com
191 22 ถนนเส้นสุระ2 ในเมือง Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · somohousehotel.com
1048 ม.5 หนองจะบก เมือง Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
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263/3 ซอย กิ่งสวายเรียง ต.ในเมือง Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
1268 1 Mittraphap Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · the-crystalresidence.com
75/19 ถนน สำโรงจันทร์ Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · devlofthotel.com
688 690 ถ. โพธิ์กลาง, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · sirihotelkorat.com
2173 2 Sueb Siri Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · rayagrand.com
746 หมู่ที่ 5 Pru Yai, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
3078 5 Mittraphap Rd, ในเมือง เมือง Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · facebook.com
245 Mittraphap Rd, ต.ในเมือง Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · kspavilion.com
ซอย สามยอด Suranari, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · loftatsima.com
311 Mittraphap Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand · fortunehotelgroup.com
51/1 Mittraphap Soi 10/9, ในเมือง Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
99 26 ถนน มิตรภาพ Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
555 55 Mittraphap Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
1919 Dech Udom Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
710/5 Phibun Lam Road Subdistrict Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
เลขที่ 2029/11 ซอย Soi Suebsiri 26, ในเมือง Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
2 2 Mukkamontri Rd, Tambon Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
10 Krit Alley, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Chinese, Japanese, Restaurant · Sukiyaki restaurant (Chinese Style). Opening hours: 10:00-21:00
Barbecue, Restaurant · Open until the morning Opening hours: 11:00-04:00
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · ราชดำเนิน, 30000 · 1112.com
Ice Cream · Homemade gelato Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We, PH 17:00-23:00 · facebook.com
Coffee, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Su 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 967 พิชัยสงคราม, โพธิ์กลาง, 30000 · facebook.com
Shabu Shabu, Japanese Sukiyaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · ถ.มานะศิลป์ ต.ในเมือง อ.เมือง, นครราชสีมา, 30000 · shabu-monster.business.site
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 839/34 ถนนสุรนารายณ์, บ้านเกาะ, 30000 · facebook.com
Thai, Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: 09.00-18.00 Features: outdoor seating · 1475 ราชสีมา-ปักธงชัย 304, 30000 · facebook.com
Tea, Donut, Thai, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00 · 255/5 ถนนยมราช, 30000 · facebook.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 11:00-21:00 · ama-ramen.fly.dev
German, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 179/46 Venice Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
Asian, Noodles, Restaurant · Opening hours: เปิดทุกวัน Features: outdoor seating · 391 ถนนมิตรภาพ, โคกกรวด, 30280
Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 15:00-19:00
อาหารอิสาน, แจ่วฮ้อน, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11.00-23.00 · 405 โนนไม้แดง, 30000
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-20:00
Steak House, German, Swiss, Thai, Restaurant · Steak House/German restaurant · chezandykorat.com
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 38/3 ถนนโยธา ตำบลในเมือง อำเภอเมืองนครราชสีมา, จังหวัดนครราชสีมา, 30000 · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 10:00-19:00
Milk, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:30-02:00
Mala, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-02:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 38/3 Yotha, 30000 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 410 Mookamontri-KokKroad, Muang, 30000
Regional, เครื่องดื่ม, อาหารและเครื่องดื่ม, ร้านนั่งชิวโคราช, Restaurant · Regional/เครื่องดื่ม restaurant · 342 หมู่ 6 ถนน 30 กันยา, 30000
American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Northern Thai, Western, Restaurant · Northern Thai/Western restaurant
Hot Pot, Restaurant · Hot Pot restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Noodles, Coffee Shop, Tea, Fish And Chips, Pizza, Steak House, Diner, Restaurant · Noodles/Coffee Shop restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Food Court · food court
Biergarten · biergarten
Fast Food · fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:00
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 14:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access
136 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK) 28 km to the centre
Chaloem Phra Kiat, 30, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Khorat Airport 4.2 km to the centre
Nakhon Ratchasima, 30, TH
Camp Suranaree Airport 2.7 km to the centre
Nong Phai Lom, 30, TH
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (NAK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Khorat (Nakhon Ratchasima). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail