A DAY WELL SPENT
Swim, cycle, book a court, play games or find a cocktail menu. Choose what you feel like doing.
Browse place guides ↗Sources and access notes are shown with each option. Hours, fees and availability can change.
Choose a place for a game, a class or an evening out. Booking and visitor access details are in each guide.
Badminton
Operator information available
The university lists two badminton halls and access for outside members. Its published annual membership is 3,000 baht; this is not a casual day-pass offer. Check the booking system and university closure notices before travelling.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusBasketball · Table tennis
Check before visiting
University material lists basketball facilities and table-tennis equipment. Current casual visitor sessions and rental terms are not confirmed. Ask the sports office specifically about your sport; badminton membership rules must not be assumed to cover these facilities.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusBadminton
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Visitor reports describe badminton courts with a café on Mittraphap Soi 19. Confirm court availability, the current hourly fee, shoes and equipment hire directly before going. A café visit does not reserve a court.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusPool & snooker
Operator information available
Monkey Bar's business-managed Tripadvisor listing advertises a free pool table and darts board, alongside sports on TV. A local contributor also confirms the pool table. Ask about table availability and current house rules before visiting.
Place guide ↗Sources checked 2026-09-21 · Not live opening statusPool & snooker
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A local guide describes a dedicated snooker hall above Monkey Bar on Suranaree Road. Confirm the entrance, current operation and table rates. Historical prices in the guide are not presented as today's prices.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusFishing
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A directory lists a commercial fishing pond at 167 Moo 4, Suranari. Call before travelling: current operation, fees, tackle rental, permitted bait and catch-and-release or take-home rules are unconfirmed. Do not assume nearby park lakes allow fishing.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusComputer & console games
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Listed at 144/2 Taosura 3 Alley. An older visitor review describes playable retro and modern consoles. Confirm current operation, available games and charges. This is not verified as a PC gaming café; do not assume gaming PCs or specific titles are available.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusComputer & console games
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A directory lists this internet-and-games venue at 3398/10 Soi Samorai, Mukmontri Road. Call to confirm it still operates and has gaming PCs, your game, current hardware and hourly prices. PC availability has not yet been verified.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening status
Cocktails
Operator information available
The restaurant's own menu explicitly includes cocktails and mocktails. A useful starting point for mixed drinks with dinner; ask for the current cocktail list and availability. The map opens the host hotel building.
Place guide ↗Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening status
Cocktails
Operator information available
Centara's 2026 dining page names a Korat Fizz cocktail at House of Kin. Ask for today's cocktail menu; the campaign does not guarantee that a seasonal drink remains available. The map opens Centara Korat.
Place guide ↗Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusFootball & futsal
Operator information available
The academy advertises hourly natural-grass pitch rental for groups. Gather a team and contact the operator for a booking and quote. A pitch booking is different from joining an existing casual game.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusTennis, pickleball & padel
Operator information available
The venue's LINE community describes indoor pickleball, padel and tennis. Contact the organiser for court booking, introductory sessions and equipment availability. Prices and drop-in groups have not been confirmed.
Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusWatch football & sports
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The Asia Middlesbrough supporters club lists Monkey Bar as a Korat venue where Boro matches can be arranged with advance notice. Ask the bar about the specific match, kickoff time and opening hours. A September 2026 community discussion also recommends it for AFL, but the venue has not confirmed that particular screening. A recent expat-group discussion also recommends Monkey Bar for televised football; confirm the particular match directly.
Place guide ↗Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening statusWatch football & sports
Operator information available
English-style bar in Tha Chang serving burgers, pasta and Thai dishes, with advertised Premier League screenings. Closed 20 September; the owner announces reopening 21 September 2026. Call 063 045 3565 to confirm the exact match.
Place guide ↗Sources checked 2026-09-20 · Not live opening status
Sports & golf
Operator information available
Bao Bang Golf Studio brings indoor golf to Venice Square, beside City Link on Sura 2 Road. Book a private air-conditioned simulator room to practise with shot and swing data or play a virtual round. It is a useful option when the weather makes an outdoor round less appealing. Ask the studio about bay availability, session prices and equipment before booking.
Place guide ↗Sources checked 2026-10-16 · Not live opening status
Parks & walks · Cycling · Family days
Bung Ta Lua is a public lakeside park in Nong Phai Lom, beside Suranari Camp.
Public recreation park
Bring water and your own bicycle if planning to ride; a current rental service has not been verified. Follow signs for walking and cycling lanes. The map pin is on the north side of the park, not a surveyed gate.
Family days · Cycling
Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo is a large wildlife park on Ratchasima–Pak Thong Chai Road in Chai Mongkhon, south of the city.
Public zoo tickets
Check the zoo’s current transport and bicycle-rental arrangements on arrival. Plan a separate trip south of the city; the waterpark has an additional ticket.
Museums · Family days
Khorat Fossil Museum brings petrified wood, ancient elephants and dinosaurs together at Ban Krok Duean Ha in Suranari.
Public museum · confirm the day’s programme
Use the museum’s visitor information before travelling to Krok Duan Ha. Current ticket prices, opening days and film schedules were not independently confirmed. Allow a separate outing from central Korat.
Swimming · Family days
Fantasia Lagoon is the waterpark and swimming venue on the first floor of The Mall Korat.
Public day admission listed
Go to Fantasia Lagoon on floor 1 of The Mall. Bring swimwear and check current prices and cap rules with 044-231-000. The directory’s January 2026 price is historical, so it is not used as today’s ticket price.
Swimming · Family days
The Lagoona is the family waterpark inside Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo in Chai Mongkhon.
Public tickets · zoo entry also required
Bring a swimsuit and swim cap; the operator also offers rentals. Call 088-346-7133 to confirm the total admission for your group and today’s operating conditions. Children need adult supervision.
Swimming · Family days
S Club is a heated saltwater swimming pool at The Space Condo in Ban Ko, on Suranarai Road.
Pool access offered · arrange a session
Call 081-555-5913 or LINE @sclubkorat. Ask about individual entry, lesson-free swim times, swimwear requirements and the current fee. Address: 1203 Suranarai Road, The Space Condo.
Stargazing · Family days · Museums
Korat’s public observatory sits within Suranaree University of Technology, combining astronomy displays with a planetarium.
Public exhibitions and ticketed planetarium
Check NARIT’s current announcement or call 044-216-254 / 086-429-1489. The published planetarium price is 50 baht for adults and 30 for students; Public Night is free. Confirm your date before travelling, particularly in cloudy weather.
Museums
Maha Viravong National Museum is a small history and archaeology museum in Wat Suttha Chinda's grounds on Ratchadamnoen Road.
Public museum · check visiting days
Call 044-242-958 for current opening days, admission and group arrangements. Find the museum on Ratchadamnoen Road near Wat Suttha Chinda; combine it with an old-city walk.
Museums
Korat Museum tells the city's story on the second floor of Building 10 at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, on Suranarai Road.
Contact the university before visiting
Call 044-253-097 or 044-009-009 ext. 1011. Ask for current visitor hours and whether an appointment is needed, especially for a group. Building 10, 340 Suranarai Road.
MapParks & walks · Family days
Phumirak Park 2 is a municipal green space near Muk Montri Road on the western side of Korat.
Public recreation park
Use the Muk Montri Road side of the city and follow the park’s own entrance signs. Opening hours, organized classes and bicycle permissions have not been confirmed; check on arrival. Bring water for a walk.
Parks & walks · Family days
Nong Kae Chang Park is a neighbourhood green space near Wat Pa Salawan.
Public recreation park
Follow signs for Nong Kae Chang near Wat Pa Salawan. Use the existing paths and check posted rules and access on arrival. No current bike hire, swimming access or scheduled classes have been verified.
Call the pool to check public sessions, entry fees and whether you need to book. University and hotel pools can have different rules for visitors.
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