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Phimai (พิมาย) is a small town in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand.

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Local buses run approx. every 20 minutes (06:00-19:00) from the nearby provincial capital of Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Khorat). The local bus may stop on the road leading to the Khimer ruins; if you see a Khmer temple, by all means get off.

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The town itself is quite small and can be easily explored on foot. Visiting the Banyan Tree requires renting a bicycle, motorcycle, or taxi.

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Phimai is famous for the Phimai Historical Park and its Khmer temples, among the best-preserved in Thailand and similar (if much smaller) than those at Angkor Wat.

The largest banyan tree in Thailand is located approximately 2 km outside the center of town.

Khmer temple, Phimai

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The night market takes place every evening in the center of town (16:00-21:00). The Monday market takes place each Monday on the outskirts of town, near the new bus terminal and the Phimai Inn. The 8 market takes place on the 8th, 18th, and 28th of each month beyond the South Gate of Phimai, alongside the road leading to Baitey's and the Vocational School.

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The night market offers cheap food for more adventurous visitors (don't expect to be able to identify everything on display). Baitey's Restaurant, in its new location 1 km south of the city center, serves popular Thai and Chinese dishes, along with a few Western staples, in a scenic open-air setting. A small restaurant behind the 7-11, KHRU POM, is another good choice with an extensive English and Thai menu.

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The most obvious choice for late-night entertainment is a restaurant next to the 7-11 and across from the night market, in the center of town. Serving beer and whiskey until 01:00-02:00, it's a popular spot for young Thais (and foreigners) to gather for celebrations and musical performances. A young man plays guitar and sings every evening and will even play a handful of popular English songs if a foreigner is present. There are also various karaoke bars scattered in and around the city.

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• Old Phimai Guesthouse offers clean budget rooms and dorms in the center of town and is run by a friendly Thai family who are more than happy to answer any questions visitors might have. The guesthouse also has a communal front porch, kitchen, and book exchange, as well as tourist information posted in the lobby.

• Phimai Hotel in the heart of the town offers air-conditioned rooms.

• Phimai Inn is slightly more upscale and has a swimming pool and restaurant, but is a hike from town.

• Khru Pom Restaurant & Guesthouse is 30 mtrs down a small

lane just beside the downtown 7-11 ( 276 Moo 2, T Naimuang ), Tel: 044-471541,Mobile: 083-9930251. Clean, modern rooms with a/c from 300 baht. Food in the restaurant is excellent. Try the fish fried with Lemon Grass.

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