Nakhon Ratchasima
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Image:Suranaree.JPG Nakhon Ratchasima (often shortened to Khorat or Korat) is a town in the north-east of Thailand (Isan). It has a population of 427,492, an area around 855 sq.k.m., and is the third-biggest city in Thailand. Nakhon Ratchasima is also capital of the province Nakhon Ratchasima.
It is located at the western edge of the Khorat Plateau and historically marked the boundary between the Lao and Siamese. Its geographical location is Template:Coor dm.
The city was attacked by Anouvong, the King of Vientiane, in 1827 in an attempt to halt the growing Siamese control of Laos. Thao Suranaree is a local hero with a statue in the center of the city; she is credited with having saved the city from Anouvong's army.
The Korat_Royal_Thai_Air_Force_Base which was used by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War is located some 8km south of the city.
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| Amphoe of Nakhon Ratchasima | Image:Seal Nakhon Ratchasima.png | ||
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima - Khon Buri - Soeng Sang - Khong - Ban Lueam - Chakkarat - Chok Chai - Dan Khun Thot - Non Thai - Non Sung - Kham Sakaesaeng - Bua Yai - Prathai - Pak Thong Chai - Phimai - Huai Thalaeng - Chum Phuang - Sung Noen - Kham Thale So - Sikhio - Pak Chong - Nong Bunnak - Kaeng Sanam Nang - Non Daeng - Wang Nam Khiao - Chaloem Phra Kat | ||
| King Amphoe: |
Thepharat - Mueang Yang - Phra Thong Kham - Lam Thamenchai - Bua Lai - Sida | edit | |
