Nakhonratchasrima Province. Thailand.

Nakhonratchasrima Province

         Nakhonratchasrima province was originated from Korat and Srima town . It had been lodges in prehistoric times in Thawaravadhi era until Khmer era. After that, it's released to be deserted. In 1656, King Narai in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya ordered to build fortress in the frontier towns. One of the fortress was built at Korat and Srima town. Both towns were aggregated and renamed to Nakhonratchasrima town.

There is Thao Suranaree 's monument as symbol of the province. She, Thao Suranaree or Yah-Mo, gathered rural villager to fight with Viengchan 's troops in order that they cannot pass this town and continue to Bangkok. Some local people call this town as Muang Yah-Mo ( word "Muang" in Thai language means "Town" in English language).

          Nakhonratchasrima province is covering area about 20,000 square kilometres and its population is 2.6 million persons. Most area is on highland where weather is so hot in summer and cool in winter.