Nakhon si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat the second
largest city of the greatest history and background above any other town
in the region due to its status as a first grade city controlling various
subjected cities and towns, a place that houses Lord Buddha’s relics which
is the most important statutory place of the south, being the center of
Buddhism during Sivichaya period, is located some 861 kms. by railroad and
780 kms. by highway from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 9,942.5 square
kilometers having high plateau with mountains and jungles in the west then
sloping down towards the east and becoming basin along the coastline of
the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Surat Thani to the north; Trang, Phattalung
and Songkhla to the south; the Gulf of Thailand to the east; and Krabi to
the west.
Wat phra Mahathat
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan
is located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Tambon Nai Muang. This is one of the
most important historical sites in southern Thailand. The pagoda, 55.78
meters high, has a distinctive Sri Lankan style. The top is entirely covered
by pure gold. Inside the temple are many buildings of importance, especially
the royal building which has beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period
and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe
Phra Si Thamma Sokarat is housed. There are also the Phra Maha Phinetkrom
(the equestrian image) building, the Thap Kaset building, while the Khian
and Pho Lanka buildings are used to display artifacts donated to the temple
by Buddhists.
Krungching
Krung Ching waterfall
is a beautiful and important waterfall of Khao Luang National Park. Located
in Tambon Krung Ching, the waterfall derived its name from Ton Ching which
is a kind of palm prevalent in the area. The waterfall has many levels
and the most breathtaking level is Nan Fon Saen Ha where water drops off
a sheer cliff 100 meters high, splashing down creating a mist covering
the area like rain unlike other falls. This waterfall level is depicted
on the back of Thailand’s 1,000 baht currency note. The waterfall is under
the responsibility of the Khao Luang National Park Protection Unit. The
waterfall can be reached by a road 3.8 kilometers long to Nan Fon Saen
Ha. The area has a training center, accommodation and a campground
Khanom
Hat Khanom Mu Ko Thale Tai National
Park
has its headquarters on the Khanom-Rong Faifa Road. It is 100 meters from
the road to the left. The park incorporates islands, mountains and coastal
areas of Amphoe Khanom and some parts of Surat Thani
Ao Khanom is the largest bay in Khanom. It is 1.5 kilometers from the
district office and can be reached by taking Highway No.4014. Khanom beach
is a long beach that connects to other beaches, as follows
