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Tourist Attractions of Phrom Khiri District Nakhon Si Thammrat
| Muang Nakhon reception house
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was built to receive His Majesty the King and H.R.H. Crown
Princess Maha Chakri when they visited the city. It is located in an
old fruit orchard of the Thongsamak family which built the house for
the royal family on behalf of the citys people. The area is covered
with varied kinds of native fruit trees and has been decorated with
beautiful and shady plants. The house is open to the public daily
except Wednesday and when the royal family is there.
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Phrom Lok waterfall |
is in Tambon Phrom Lok. It can be reached via Highway No. 4016
(Nakhon Si Thammarat-Phrom Khiri) to Km. 20, then turning left onto
Highway No. 4132 for 5 kilometers. This is a large waterfall with
wide and lovely rock platforms. The source is in Nakhon Si Thammarat
mountain range and flows down 4 levels. The water flows past many
kinds flora before going to Khlong Tha Phae and ending in the Gulf
of Thailand in Tambon Pak Phun. |
Wat Khao Khun Phanom and the Khao Khun
Phanom Scientific Study Center |
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is in Mu 3, Tambon Ban Ko. From the city, use Highway No. 4016
to Km. 21 past Phrom Lok market and take a right-hand road for 2.5
kilometers. Wat Khao Khun Phanom is a temple of historical and
archaeological importance. The temple has a cave which houses about
30 bronze Buddha images and a bronze Buddhas footprint. Several
smaller connecting caves branch out from the main cave like an
elaborate fortress maze. Many believe this is where King Taksin the
Great used to stay. Others say it was the rest stop of Princess
Kesini, daughter of Chao Nara Suriyawong, the lord of Nakhon Si
Thammarat during 1769-1776. On the way up Khao Khun Phanom is the
Khao Khun Phanom Scientific Study Center that provides knowledge on
science, technology, the environment, and eco-tourism to the public.
The Khao Khun Phanom community is a cultural community. There is a
training camp activity and a grouping called the Tourism to Study
Fruit Orchards by Bicycle Club. Please call tel. (075) 345154.
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Ai Khiao waterfall |
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is in Tambon Thon Hong. It is 30 kilometers from the city on
Highway No. 4016 on the same route as Phrom Lok waterfall. However,
it is at Km. 26 and then going on a left-hand road for 3 kilometers
more. This waterfall has 9 levels. The surrounding area is still a
dense jungle. Both sides of the falls are covered with betel
gardens. The locals call the betel Phlu Pak Sai because of its hot
flavor and sweet scent. The view of Khao Luang is best viewed from
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Ban Plai Uan |
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in Mu 5, Tambon Phrom Lok is at the foot of Khao Luang near
Phrom Lok waterfall. Most residents tend fruit orchards. The Nature
Conservation for Jungle Trekking Club is located here. One can trek
5 kilometers from the village to Phiman Mek waterfall which is 1,505
meters above sea level. Along the way there are interesting flora,
fauna, caves, streams, and the gigantic red palm of the genus
Caryota which is a plant with very unique features. For more
information, please contact the Ban Plai Uan Nature Conservation
Club, tel. (075) 338633. |
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