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Tourist Attractions of Tha Sala District Nakhon Si Thammrat
| Khao Nan National Park |
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is 30 kilometers from Amphoe Tha Sala. The total area of the
park is 436 square kilometers. The main topography is a high
mountain range extending from Khao Luang National Park. The park
itself is a watershed of many waterways. Travel from the city can be
by Highway No. 401 across Khlong Klai past Ban Sa Kaeo in Amphoe Tha
Sala. Upon reaching Km. 110, turn left into Ban Pak Chao and drive
15 kilometers to the park office. |
Sunantha waterfall |
The parks main attraction is Sunantha waterfall which is a
small but lovely waterfall. Water drops down a steep cliff to the
pool below before flowing into Khlong Klai, the main waterway of Tha
Sala. Rafting can be done in the canal when the water level is high.
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Ban Nai Thung handicrafts |
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can be found 24 kilometers from the city. Ban Nai Thung is a
Muslim Thai village near the sea. Aside from fishing, villagers use
their spare time to make colored cloth kites in the shape of birds
as well as birdcages for sale on both sides of the road. This
village is well worth a visit for some quality products.
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Wat Mok Lan archaeological site
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is in Tambon Don Kha and is 10 kilometers from the district
office. To get there, take Highway No. 401 to Ban Na Thap, turn left
onto Highway No. 4022 and drive for 6 kilometers. Originally a
religious place for Brahmans of the Sawai Nikai sect, the artifacts
found here date from the 12th-14th Buddhist century. Items that can
be seen here include traces of stone pillars, carvings around
doorways, religious stones, an ancient pond, and statue bases. The
Fine Arts Department declared this area an archaeological site in
1975. |
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