Phi Mai Historical Park is home to one the largest ancient Khmer tempels in Thailand. It is located at Phi Mai town, about 60km north of Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat).Prasat Hin Phi Mai is part of the many ancient temples in Thailand and Cambodia that were build during the time of the Greater Khmer Kingdom. Prasat Hin Phi Mai is build in the 11th - 12th century. As said the historical park is located in the modern town and opposite the entrance is a nice air conditioned coffee-shop and of course some souvenirs shops. When you enter the park you see the entrance with the Naga bridge on your left hand side and on your right hand side toilets. Walking to the rear side of the park you will have a beautiful view over the complex and see the main Prang surrounded by the smaller Prang's. The complex is build in perfect symmetry which gives you a beautiful view when looking trough the doors. Of course the Buddha image (protected by the Naga) is not the original. On many places you will see beautiful wall reliefs like this one, most times above doors to bless all entering the building.
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How to get there?
With your own transport just follow route 2 from Nakhon Ratchasima in direction of Nong Khai and 50 km after Khorat you take rout 206 to Phi Mai. Just follow the signs for the historical park.From Khorat that is also public transport going to Phi Mai.
Entrance
The park is open daily from 7:00 - 18:00
Entrance fee is enforced and foreigners have the privelige to pay 5 times the price of Thai people.
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| Prasat Hin Phi Mai in Northeast Thailand |
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| Prasat Hin Phi Mai in Northeast Thailand |
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| Wall relief at Prasat Hin Phi Mai in Northeast Thailand |