City Pillar Shrine
LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Read moreNakhon Si Thammarat, the second largest province of the South and the land of predominant Buddhism during the Srivijaya Period, is 780 kms. from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 9,942 square Kilometers consisting of high plateau and mountains in the west then sloping down towards the east and becoming a basin along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to its great history, Nakhon Si Thammarat boasts pristine verdant jungles abundant with luxuriant vegetation and is also noted for picturesque beaches and beautiful waterfalls.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is administratively divided into 21 districts and 2 sub-districts: Amphoe Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Amphoe Bang Khan, Amphoe Chalome, Phra Kiat, Amphoe Cha-uat, Amphoe Chawang, Amphoe Chian Yai, Amphoe Chulabhorn, Amphoe Hua Sai, Amphoe Khanom, Amphoe Lan Saka, Amphoe Na Bon, Amphoe Pak Phanang, Amophoe Phipun, Amphoe Phra Phrom, Amphoe Phrommakhiri, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Amphoe Sichon, Amphoe Tha Sala, Amphoe Tham Phannara, Amphoe Thung Song, Amphoe Thung Yai King Amphoe Chang Kland, and King Amphoe Nop Phitam.
This was originally an old monastery of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Situated in the heart of the city, it is believed
Read moreLOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Nakhon Si Thammarat
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Read moreLocated in the heart of the city on Ratchadamnoen Road. The current structure is a replica of the Giant Swing
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Read moreMr. Suchart Subsin has become well known as a shadow puppet performer and maker, and has obtained many national awards
Read moreLocated in the west part of the town on Ratchadamnoen Road, the museum houses various artifacts including the kettle drum
Read moreThis is located 1.5 kms. from Amphoe Khanom; approximately 100 kms. north of the provincial capital. It actually consists of
Read moreThis is a beautiful cave in Amphoe Khanom. A left turn is made before the district for another 6 kms.
Read moreHat Sichon and Hat Hin Ngam Two scenic beaches with different features are located in Amphoe Sichon, 66 kms. north
Read moreKhao Kha is a small hill in Tambon Sao Phao, Amphoe Sichon where a 1,500 – year old city has
Read moreThe long sandy cape jutting out into the Gulf of Thailand is located in the area of Amphoe Pak Phanang,
Read moreCovering an area of 570 square kilometres in 5 districts, Amphoe Muang, lan Saka, Phrommakhiri, Chawang and Phipun, the park
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Read moreThe park is accessible by Highway No. 403 (Nakhon Si Thammarat-Thung Song route). In its virgin forest, there are some
Read moreHat Hin Ngam has a unique characteristic in that it is littered with round rocks of various striking colors, hence
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