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What places to visit in Phimai?

What to do and see in Phimai

In Phimai the Khmer temple, the pride of the city, often make forget that there are other interesting things to see also. At the top of the list stands the Sai Ngam extraordinary park. We also like its popular night market.

Must-visit places in Phimai

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Sai Ngam ( Banyan Tree )

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Park formed by the roots and branches of one single tree. Its located on a little pond.
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Phimai temple

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which houses Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temple in Thailand. Its architecture reminds of Angkor Wat in many ways.
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Phimai National Museum

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This small museum is a great introduction to the history of Phimai and the region when it was ruled by the Khmer Empire. it helps to set the context when visiting Prasat Hin Phimai, the city's Khmer temple.
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Other nice places to visit in Phimai

Phimai Night Market

Phimai Night Market

starstarstarstarstar This small night market takes place every evening in Phimai city near the clock tower. There are many Thai Street Food stalls but it is also a more classic fresh market with fruit and vegetable, fish and meat vendors and also in the left aisle stalls selling clothe
Pratu Chai Gate

Pratu Chai Gate

starstarstarstar which is the best preserved of the four gates of the ancient fortifications and opens onto a lawn and a small pond.
Meru Bhramathat

Meru Bhramathat

starstarstar damaged brick chedi perched on a hill on the main square of Phimai

Tours from Phimai

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Visit the ancient Phimai temple of the Khmer period and see the Dan Kwian pottery village

Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Emerald Cave

emerald cave

Located on Koh Mook island not far from Koh Ngai, this cave opens onto a skylight with a lovely beach. From Koh Kradan, the easiest way to get there is to rent a longtail boat from the beach.


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Khao Takiap

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green hill at the edge of a long beach with a temple at the top and a large standing Buddha. There is also a small fishing harbor.


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The Toad Museum

the toad museum

This 5-storey museum shaped as a giant toad was recently built and got very popular throughout the country. It is almost is as famous as Yasothon Rocket Festival now. Go have a look, the building...


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Phra That Ruang Rong

phra that ruang rong

temple 8 km outside the city with many interesting or funny statues and decorations. It is particularly famous for its chariot shaped building pulled by two oxen


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