A thoroughbred racehorse and mounted jockey pass stands filled with spectators evaluating the race participants in Korat Thailand.
Photo © John Brown All Rights Reserved
Roughly 10,000 mostly male residents of Korat (Khorat, Nakon Ratchasima) Thailand attend the weekly thoroughbred horse races held each Saturday at a unique track located near the city center.
Korat is one of Thailand's largest and most modern cities, located just 5 hours by car northeast of Bangkok. It's easily reached by scheduled air and train service as well.
Although there are fewer English-speaking residents among Korat's citizenry compared to more tourist-oriented destinations in Thailand, its resident are welcoming to foreign visitors. Korat is the gateway to northeastern Thailand and boasts a lively local atmosphere.
If you are looking for a modern city to relax in but want to get away from other travelers, try Korat. You'll be picking a winner!
If you have a destination you want to promote in SE Asia, email me and maybe we can work something out.
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
Photo © John Brown All Rights Reserved
Roughly 10,000 mostly male residents of Korat (Khorat, Nakon Ratchasima) Thailand attend the weekly thoroughbred horse races held each Saturday at a unique track located near the city center.
Korat is one of Thailand's largest and most modern cities, located just 5 hours by car northeast of Bangkok. It's easily reached by scheduled air and train service as well.
Although there are fewer English-speaking residents among Korat's citizenry compared to more tourist-oriented destinations in Thailand, its resident are welcoming to foreign visitors. Korat is the gateway to northeastern Thailand and boasts a lively local atmosphere.
If you are looking for a modern city to relax in but want to get away from other travelers, try Korat. You'll be picking a winner!
If you have a destination you want to promote in SE Asia, email me and maybe we can work something out.
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
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