Just a “stone”? Not for me.
Many people often ask, "Going to see rocks?"
But for me, walking around to see ancient artifacts is not just looking at antiques — it's communicating with the past.
Every time I walk into the Phimai National Museum, what I feel is not boredom, but the delicacy of human craftsmanship that no machine can replicate.
It's like listening to classical music... Even after decades, it's still beautiful.
On the contrary, viral songs these days may disappear in a few weeks.
🎧 If we never learn from history, we may unknowingly repeat the same mistakes.
But if we know the origin, we will know how to move forward.
Walking around the past allows me to live mindfully in the present, and I believe that the future will be better as well.
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🏛 Phimai National Museum
Here, there is a rich display of Khmer artifacts.
There are ancient Buddha images, stone inscriptions, and architectural pieces from Phimai Castle that cannot be seen anywhere else.
Some pieces are real objects that were moved from historical sites for conservation.
Walking around for less than an hour, but you get more than you think.
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🧭 Recommended for those who are hesitating:
• If you are a photographer Don't forget to bring a good camera. The light in the museum is very warm.
• If you are a thinker, this place is suitable for a quiet walk and listening to yourself.
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This trip has no sea view, no cafe, no dessert.
But there is definitely "knowledge" and "mindfulness" in the bag to take home.
🏛 Information about Phimai National Museum
Full name: Phimai National Museum
Location: Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (near Phimai Stone Castle, walkable)
⏰ Opening-closing hours:
Open daily from 08:30 - 16:30 hrs.
(Closed every Monday-Tuesday and some public holidays)
💵 Admission fee:
• Thai people: 20 baht
• Foreigners: 100 baht
(Prices may change slightly according to the policy of the Fine Arts Department)
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🧭 Route from Bangkok to Phimai Museum
🚗 Travel by private car (Highly recommended)
• Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) → Turn onto Mittraphap Road (Highway No. 2) -> M6 -> Head to Nakhon Ratchasima Province
• When you reach Korat city → Continue driving to Phimai District (Take Highway No. 206)
• Total distance is approximately 320 kilometers, takes approximately 4–5 hours
🚌 Travel by bus
• From Mo Chit Station, there are buses to Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) every day (takes approximately 4 hours)
• From Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Station, take a bus/van/songthaew to Phimai District, another 60 km, takes 1–1.5 hours
🚆 Travel by train
• Take the Northeastern Line (Bangkok – Ubon Ratchathani/Nakhon Ratchasima)
• Get off at Nakhon Ratchasima Station and then take a bus to Phimai District, as above
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✨ Recommendations:
• If you go with Phimai Stone Castle You should allow at least 2–3 full hours.
• If you have children with you, you will gain great knowledge about Khmer history and architecture.
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