Festival of Nakhonratchasima
Thao Suranaree Victory Celebration Fair
About 170 years over ago, Korat city was invaded by the Laotian army.
However, Thao Suranaree ( Khun Ying Mo ) bravely led the people to fight against the invaders.
This fair is held to celebrate Khun Ying Mo's victory over the enemy.
Officials and the people of Nakhon Ratchasima jointly organize this fair on a grand scale each year.
The Phimai Festival
Phimai city was an ancient Khmer community.
Phimai has a river in the city area.
Therefore, a boat is indispensable transportation for Phimai people.
The Phimai people still preserve some of their original culture till today.
That is the boat racing.
Thai traditional boat, which beautifully decorated, races in Chakarat River each year.