Category Archives: Pak Chong Tourism

All about things to do and see in Pak Chong and Khao Yai area

Hiking & trekking main trails map in Khao Yai national park

Posted on August 18, 2014 by K Y
Map of main trekking and hiking trails in Khao Yai national park

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Horseback riding in Khao Yai: OK Corral’s ranch at Bonanza

Posted on February 10, 2014 by K Y
Ok Corral Horse riding in Khao Yai, Bonanza Ranch

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  OK Corral’s ranch is the most serious horse riding operator in Khao Yai area, located on the huge compound of Bonanza Khao Yai. Beside organizing cow boy festival regularly, including rodeo demonstrations and night events, OK. Corral offers for … Continue reading →

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Short list: Popular Hotels & Resorts in Khao Yai. Pak Chong travel guide and hotel location map

Posted on February 6, 2014 by K Y
De Bua valley resort in Khao Yai, hotel in Khao Yai

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  An overview of the most popular hotels, resorts, lodges and budget accommodations in Khao Yai national park area Khao Yai Boutique & Luxury Hotels Our pick of top Boutique and luxury hotels to stay with style in Khao Yai … Continue reading →

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Rafting in Khao Yai for beginners: Lam Takhong river, level 1-2

Posted on February 12, 2011 by K Y
Rafting on Lam Takhong in Khao Yai national park

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Rafting on Lam Takhong This route is located north of Khao Yai national park, in Pak Chong area near the park entrance, and cross different landscape as orchards, forest and villages. This is a very easy river, more for beginners … Continue reading →

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Khao Yai national park attraction: Sunset hike to Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave

Posted on February 10, 2011 by K Y
Bat Cave in Khao Yai national park

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This travel blog photo’s source is TravelPod page: What is the purpose of leeches?? Khao Luk Chang Bat Cave is one of the most popular attraction in Khao Yai national park and is listed on almost all guided tour to … Continue reading →

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editor’s pick: discover Thai village’s life with Ban Prasat homestay in Nakhon Ratchassima

Posted on February 9, 2011 by K Y
Ban Prasat homestay, Thailand

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Picture: Check twoelders travel blog on Ban Prasat homestay on Travelpod. The Home Stay in Thai villages Program A fantastic way to discover Thailand country side and way of life is to plunge into village’s tradition by staying in villagers … Continue reading →

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Locals’ pick, best restaurants in Korat/ Nakhon Ratchassima

Posted on January 16, 2011 by K Y
Dining at Krua Cha Pang, Korat restaurant

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Best Korat  Restaurants Krua Cha Pang: It is diagonally opposite Chomsurang Hotel on Mahatthai Road. Tel : 044-255767, 044-341404 Recommended Dishes: * Fried Khorat noodle * shrimp chilli paste * fried chicken in cashew nut * fried snake head fish … Continue reading →

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Locals’ pick, best restaurant in Khao Yai area: Ban Mai Chai

Posted on January 15, 2011 by K Y
Ban Chai Mai, best restaurant in Khao Yai, Pak Chong

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Ban Mai Chai Restaurant & Bar. Great and unique atmosphere with a large antique shop attached. Nam 1 Muban Ko Kaeo, Amphoe Pak Chong Open daily. Tel: 0 4431 4236, 0 4431 2134. Recommended dishes: * Fried duck with crispy … Continue reading →

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Locals’ pick, best restaurant in Khao Yai area: Krua Nan Nam

Posted on January 15, 2011 by K Y
Krua Nan Nam restaurant Pak Chong, Khao Yai

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Krua Nan Nam Great food along the river. Pak Chong city: Beyond Amphoe Pak Chong district office, 50 m past Bangkok Hospital on the left. Open daily, Tel 0 4431 6666, 0 4431 6800, Recommended dishes: * house specialty curry … Continue reading →

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Getting there: Khao Yai & Pakchong

Posted on January 11, 2011 by K Y
Road map from Bangkok to Pak Chong and Khao Yai

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FROM BANGKOK Pak Chong is between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchassima, making travel options in and out quite easy and frequent. Road map to Khao Yai national park The southern gate to the park seems closer to Bangkok but as there … Continue reading →

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A complete guide to Khao Yai plants & botany

Posted on January 11, 2011 by K Y

A complete botany guide to Khao Yai is available for download for free from DNP ( Department of national parks) website. It s a massive 262 pages e-book co-published with Christian Puff from the Faculty of Botany in Vienna. This … Continue reading →

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Dining & restaurants recommendation in Khao Yai

Posted on January 10, 2011 by K Y
Palio shopping street in Khao Yai

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Pak Chong/ Mu Si Wine Dining: Enjoy Khao Yai wine and dining in the middle of the vineyards: The great Hornbill@PB Valley (Thai & Fusion): 102 Moo 5, Phiya Yen, Pak Chong,Tel: +66 (0) 3622 6415 – 16. Web Vincotto@ … Continue reading →

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Highlights: more information’s about silk villages to visit in Korat / Nakhon Ratchassima

Posted on January 8, 2011 by K Y
woman weaving silk in korat province

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Few entries & information’s found on the web about  silk villages in Korat / Nakhon Ratchassima area if you wish to know more about this subject A great entry on another silk village on TeakDoor: Ban Pa-Ngat, a silk village … Continue reading →

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Highlight: Dan Kwian pottery village

Posted on January 2, 2011 by K Y
Dan Kwian pottery village in nakhon ratchassima

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Literally, Dan Kwian means ‘bullock cart checkpoint.’ The village was named because it used to be a rest area for caravan traders, who traveled in bull carts from Nakhon Ratchasima to Buriram, Surin and further onward to lower Khmer. In … Continue reading →

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Highlight: Jim Thompson farm & Pak Thong Chai silk Village

Posted on January 2, 2011 by K Y
Jim Thompson farm in Korat

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Pak Thong Chai Silk Village One of the most famous silk villages in Thailand, showcasing elaborate silk-weaving process, and offering beautiful Thai silk at reasonable price, Korat silk is famous for its high quality. Pak Thong Chai Village is one … Continue reading →

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Shopping

Posted on January 2, 2011 by K Y
Palio shopping street

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Outlet village Khao Yai Outlet shopping mall for various locales and licensee international fashion brands, past seasons at discount prices. The outlet is located on Mittraphap Rd., it host as well a Starbuck coffee and various restaurants, open daily from … Continue reading →

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Activities parks

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
Speed way activity at life park

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3 attractions parks are available in the Khao Yai area: Lifepark The Life park at greenery offers many activities for all ages: Bumper Boats and mini car and mini kart for kids, everslide, nano racing, bumper, bowling, zorb, Thunder Nawk, … Continue reading →

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GranMonte estate

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
GranMonte vineyards in Khao Yai

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GranMonte estate is another large vineyard located in the Asoke valley, adjacent to the park and covering around 100 rai. The GranMonte wine are made of two grapes variety, Chenin Blanc and Syrah & Chenin Blanc. Beside beautiful landscape, a … Continue reading →

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PB Valley Winery & Wineyard visit

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
the great hornbill restaurant at PB valley Khao Yai

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PB valley has a total vineyard area of 500 hectares out of 2,500 hectares all together with 400 hectares being planted with wine grapes and 100 hectares of table grapes. PB valley produce mainly Shiraz and Chenin Blanc grapes threw … Continue reading →

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Highlight: Farm Chock Chai

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
Farm Chock Chai cows and farm fields in Khao Yai

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It ‘s hard to miss it from the road when you arrive from Bangkok. Huge parking lots, hundreds, thousands on peak days? of people everywhere, queuing at the Umm milk ice cream parlor, 3 restaurants, souvenirs shops… it’ s a … Continue reading →

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Art floating market

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
art floating market in kao yai

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A small “Art Floating Market” is organised at Klong Dong Mountain View, a nice initiative as their setting is very charming. Some Folk Art Painting workshop are organised, and u can end your visit at the De lekker Grill & … Continue reading →

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Pak Chong useful informations

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y

Supermarket: Tesco Lotus, at the junction of Mitthrapap expressway and Thanarad road, is the largest in the area and you can found there all you need for groceries as well as banking and Thai restaurants. Banking: a Bangkok Bank branch … Continue reading →

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Pak Chong markets

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
Pak Chong street markets

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Pak Chong morning market Pak Chong ‘s morning market is in the heart of the Pak Chong town. Pak chong Market is a ‘fresh’ market, raw meat, seafood, vegetables are offered there at low prices. It s a good shot … Continue reading →

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Elephant conservation in Khao Yai

Posted on January 1, 2011 by K Y
Elephant conservation fund in Khao Yai

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Everybody enjoys elephants and an elephant ride. But exploitation of these wild animals is a major problem in Thailand. Specially the elephants working in the street in all major Thai cities. Often those elephants will be taken very young away … Continue reading →

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Historical sites

Posted on December 30, 2010 by K Y
photo@TimBradley

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Phrasat Hin Phimai Temple 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, about 60 km from Khorat city. The temple marks one end … Continue reading →

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