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Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is in four provinces, which are Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok Saraburi, and Prachin Buri. It is the first national park in Thailand and was proclaimed as such on September 18, 1962. The park is 206 kilometers from Bangkok. Visitors by bus from Bangkok can disembark at Pak Chong and continue to the park by minibus.
The park has an area of 2,168 square kilometers. The primary feature here is of winding mountain ranges covered by virgin and other types of forests, as well as wide grass fields. It is the source of many waterways. The most abundant animals are wild elephants, monkeys, deer, porcupines, butterflies, insects, and a variety of birds, particularly the hornbills that is the largest bird in the park and found everywhere in August and September. The tourist service center has a good exhibition on wild animals.
The park has over 20 waterfalls like Heo Suwat, Heo Sai, Heo Prathun, Kong Kaeo, and Heo Narok. The park has arranged several trails for nature study and has provided accommodation and tents for overnighters.
Cultural Center of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat Institute
Cultural Center of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat Institute is at Suranarai Road. The center has a good collection of images and history of historical sites, as well as information on ancient arts, tools and currency. It is open during government office hours.
Phimai Historical Park
Phimai Historical Park is a most important ancient town in the Khmer period situated on a plateau. The sanctuary is one of the largest and most majestic to be found. It was built at the end of the 16th Buddhist century and additions were made during the reign of King Jayavoraman VII at the beginning of the next century. The sanctuary faces south towards the old capital of the Khmer Empire.
Phanom Wan sanctuary
Phanom Wan sanctuary is at Ban Makha, Tambon Pho. This is a Khmer sanctuary built around the 16th-17th Buddhist century. It has a large Khmer pagoda with a walkway and a ledge going around it. There are doorways on three sides, with the northern one over a standing Buddha image in the Ayutthaya style. This sanctuary is certainly worth a visit.
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