Nakhon Ratchasima is one of Thailand's seventy-six provinces (changwat) lies in lower northeastern Thailand also called Isan. It is the country's largest province by area, has a population of approximately 2.7 million, and generates about 250 billion baht in GDP, the highest in Isan. Neighbouring provinces are Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Saraburi, and Lopburi.
The 2007 Southeast Asian Games, officially known as the 24th Southeast Asian Games, was a Southeast Asian multi-sport event held in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Thailand. This was the sixth time Thailand hosted the Southeast Asian Games and its first time since 1995. Previously, Thailand also hosted the 1959 inaugural games, 1967 games, 1975 games and the 1985 games.
Huai Thalaeng is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.
Sung Noen is a district (amphoe) in western part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.
His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5 December 2007, Sports Complex is a multi-use sports facility in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, that was built for the 2007 Southeast Asian Games which coincided with the 80th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, hence the name of the venue.
Suranarai Road or Thailand Route 205 is a road connecting Lopburi Province with northeastern Thailand. The road begins at Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province and ends at Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It is a strategic inter-regional road, linking the Lopburi military base in central Thailand to Nakhon Ratchasima. The road was built in 1943, during Prime Minister Field marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram's tenure, but was not completed until 1951. Part of the road was built on abandoned railway track, with several railway bridges being converted into road bridges.
The 2008 ASEAN Para Games, officially known as the 4th ASEAN Para Games, was a Southeast Asian disabled multi-sport event held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from 20 to 26 January 2008, one month after the 2007 Southeast Asian Games. This was the first time Thailand hosted the ASEAN Para Games.
The badminton tournament at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was held from 8 December to 14 December in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province of Thailand.
Bodybuilding at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was held at the 70th Anniversary Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The body building schedule began on December 10 to December 11.
Boxing at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games were held in the Gymnasium in Municipality of Tambon Mueang Pak, Amphoe Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. The boxing schedule began on December 7 to December 13.
Dancesport was an event at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games. The competition took place in the Auditorium of the Wongchawalitkul University, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Fencing at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games took place at the National Synchrotron Research Centre at the Suranaree University of Technology in Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Gymnastics at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was divided into three sub-categories: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and aerobics. All events were held at the Gymnasium 1 at the His Majesty the King's Birthday 80th Anniversary Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.
Muay Thai at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was held in the Gymnasium 1, Municipality Nakhon Ratchasima Sport Complex, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Tennis at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was held at Tennis Court, His Majesty the King's Birthday 80th Anniversary Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Volleyball at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games was held 2 venues
The 80th Birthday Stadium is a sports facility in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. It is the main stadium in His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5 December 2007, Sports Complex. It is home to Nakhon Ratchasima FC, a professional team, and it was used for the 2007 Southeast Asian Games which coincided with the 80th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, hence the name of the venue.
Cycling was contested at the 1998 Asian Games in Thailand from December 7 to December 19. Road bicycle racing was held at the Highway No 1 and No 2 from Saraburi Province to Nakhon Ratchasima Province, while track cycling was contested at Huamark Velodrome in Bangkok and mountain biking was contested in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
Nakhon Ratchasima is one of the four major cities of Isan, Thailand, known as the "big four of Isan". The city is commonly known as Korat, a shortened form of its name. It is the governmental seat of the Nakhon Ratchasima province and Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district. After Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Korat is the third largest city in Thailand.
The 43rd Thailand National Games were held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from 9 to 19 December 2014. Competition included 43 sports and 77 disciplines. These games held in the 80th Birthday Sport Center, Suranaree University of Technology Sport Center. Nakhon Ratchasima also hosted the 2007 Southeast Asian Games.
