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Dan Kwian
Situated on Highway No. 24, about 14 kilometers from the city of
Nakhon Ratchasima is a village noted for unique pottery widely used
for interior and outdoor decoration. The uniqueness of Dan Kwian clay
is its durability, pliability and rusty color. When combined with
attractive designs and the proper heating process the products are
irresistible.
Maize and Sorghum Research Centre (Rai Suwan)
Location: Tambon klang Dong, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima
30320. Tel. (66) 4436-1770-4
Formerly called Thana Farm and belonging to Field Marshall Sarit
Thanarat, the Farm was later transferred to Kasetsart University and
became the Maize and Sorghum Research Center. The main purpose of the
Center is to carry out research and publicize technology for the
growing of maize and sorghum as well as other field crops. The Center
also other provides support for research and training at both domestic
and international levels, in addition, to producing seeds of maize,
sorghum and other field crops. Basic tourist facilities provided are a
touring route, toilets, field crop seeds for sale and food stalls.
Advance contact is recommended.
Lam Takhong Rest Area
This rest area is also known as Suan Na Chat, is a rest area for
vehicle drivers to relax from driving. It is on Highway No. 2 (Saraburi-Nakhon
Ratchasima) between the 193 and 194 kilometer markers on an area of
16.89 square kilometers. This place offers the most beautiful view
north of Lam Takhong reservoir. It has a complete range of services
and facilities and is an example of a modern rest area. Moreover, it
is called the gateway to the Northeast.
The Information
Center in the rest area provides tourist information about the
northeastern provinces, accommodations, viewpoints, a garden, food and
beverage stores, a convenience store, restrooms, and public
telephones. In addition, there is also a sculpture of General Chatchai
Choonhavan, a former prime minister, in a standing position with arms
folded and leaning against his favorite motorcycle. The sculpture
measures 3.40 meters high and is made from green sandstone.
The main activity for visitors at Lam Takhong is rafting on a route
that goes past homes, orchards and green trees. The difficulty level
is at 1-2, which is not too hard for rafting novices. Moreover, the
area is suitable for a family outing. The best time to visit is
between May and September because there is lots of water that can
create some excitement that is not dangerous. During the dry season
there is too little water for rafting. Each rafting trip takes about 2
hours and visitors can add to their enjoyment by taking an elephant
ride afterwards. For more information on the elephant ride, contact
Pang Chang Khao Yai on Thanarat Road, Kilometer 19.5, Tel. (66)
4429-7183.
Rafting on Lam Takhong
This route takes you past homes, orchards and green trees. The
difficulty level is at 1-2, which is not too hard for rafting novices.
The area is good for family outing. The best time to come is during
May-September because there is lots of water that can create some
excitement that is not dangerous. There is too little water in the dry
season to do rafting. Each rafting trip takes about 2 hours and
tourists can add to their enjoyment by taking an elephant ride
afterwards. For information, contact Pang Chang Khao Yai on Thanarat
Road, Km. 19.5, tel. 0 4429 7183.
Decorated Plants, Flower Garden, and Organic vegetable Plantation
Located in Amphoe Wang Nam Khiao, it covers an area of approximately
60 sq.km. The Plantation cultivates over 40 kinds of Thai fruits such
as rambutan, Mangosteen, longan, lamyai, lichee, etc
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