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Pimai Historical Park
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7:00-18:00 Hrs |
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Thai 10 THB/Foreigner 40 THB per person |
Depart from Kirimaya in the early morning to explore Pimai Historical Park approximately
180 kms. from Kirimaya. It is features the largest collection of Khmer buildings in "Thailand,
underscoring its importance as an important gateway to the Khmer Kingdom in the south.
Phimai was built during the reign of King Jayavarman II in the 12th century.
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Pimai National Museum
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8:30-16:00 Hrs |
| Admission Fee : |
Thai 10 THB/Foreigner 30 THB per person |
Phimai National Museum is the center of cultural heritage in northeastern Thailand,
emphaxizing artifacts from the lower Isan, such as Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum,
Buri Ran, Surin and Si Sa Ket. The interesting art objects belong to Dvaravati and Khmer
art styles. The Dvaravati style can be seen on Sima or boundary stone while the Khmer
style is evident in stone carving of lintels, pediments, pillars, and antefix. The master piece
of the museum collection is the stone statue of King Jayavarman VII of Angkor Thom
which was found in Prang Bhramadhatta, Prasat Phimai.
Private Tour arranged by hotel:
Full Day Tour to Pimai Historical Park
Price: 5,200 Baht per person (plus 7% Tax)
Tour duration: 08:30 - 18:00 Hrs.
Minimum: 2 persons
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Dan Kwian Pottery Village
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8:00-18:00 Hrs |
Around 139 Kms from Kirimaya, Known as the ‘land of ceramics’, Dan Kwian is Nakhon
Ratchasima's main ceramics centre. Previously an area where bull-carts would stop on their
way to nearby Khorat, generations of Dan Kwian residents have been involved in making
the local pottery which is famed for a rough texture and a rust-like color. The geographic
particularities of this district mean that it is the only place in the country this type of
pottery is produced. Aside from the usual bowls and dishes, the pottery is shaped in a
variety of everyday implements such as utensils and tools. As interest in the area's pottery
has grown, more ‘artistic’ items have been produced - jewelry, chimes, figurines and vases
are all now firmly on the craftsmen's menu. The pottery is not just here for tourists, the
international sales of the craftsmen's work plays an important contribution to the local
economy. Virtually everywhere you go ceramics are on sale.
Dan Kwian village is now in Choke Chai District. The clay at Dan Kwian has an especially
marvelous quality of tough, ductile texture and the color of rust which are beyond
comparison and the quality is fantastic. Such clay cannot be found any where else but
Dan Kwian and when added with proper heating process and attractive design,
the earthen wares are irresistible.
Dan Kwian is in Tambol Dan Kwian of Chokchai District on Route No.224, 15 kilometres
south-east of Korat.
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Jim Thompson Farm
It is also noted for its finest silk. The town is situated about 32 kilometers from Nakhon R
atchasima, 160 kms from Kirimaya along Highway No. 304. Pak Thong Chai lies at the
gateway to the northeastern I-saan region of Thailand, better known as the Land of Silk.
It is in I-saan's many Sub-districts, or villages, that the traditional crafts of hand-spinning
and hand-weaving have been most lovingly preserved. Of these villages, several stand out:
Ban Khwao, Ban Siew Noi and Pak Thong Chai, where luxury silk sellers have factories and
also employ a small army of independent weavers.
‘Ho Kum Koon’ by Jim Thompson, A Tribute to Pak Thong Chai as the Nation's Major
Silk-weaving District
Ho Kum Koon is intended to be the center of information about every aspect of
Jim Thompson ranging from the biography of Mr. James H.W. Thompson, the founder of
the company who brought the magnificence of Thai silk to the eye of the world, evolution
of Jim Thompson Thai Silk, Jim Thompson business from past till present, and attractions
at Jim Thompson Farm. In addition, Ho Kum Koon will serve to promote tourism in
Pak Thong Chai and echo the reputation of this district among tourists as a famous
silk-weaving village, which will help create jobs and generate income to local communities
in Pak Thong Chai. The Jim Thompson Farm Tour, Every year during Mid-December -
Mid-January Jim Thompson Farm Tour welcomed over 80,000 visitors a year! An exciting
variety of agricultural, cultural, and just pure fun activities will educate and entertain all
visitors-both young and old.
Highlights of the farm tour:
Mushroom cultivation, hydroponics flower gardens, silkworm rearing, decorative plant
nurseries and large fields of colorful flowers and sunflowers waving in the bright sunshine
are just a few of the events to be enjoyed. The giant pumpkin patch remains the favorite
family attraction. The variety in shapes and sizes of the multitude of pumpkins on display
in the fields and already harvested are truly impressive and provide endless opportunities
for memorable family photographs.
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