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Tourist Attractions of Thungsong District Nakhon Si Thammrat
| Nam Tok Yong National Park |
or locally known as Yong Sai Yai waterfall has a total area of
49,403.25 acres. The parks pristine nature includes the Yong
waterfall where streams converge into one giant rope-like waterfall
dropping from a high cliff to the large pool below. There is also
the Plew waterfall at Pa Praek, a smaller waterfall 25 meters high.
An ascent from Ban Nam Ron to the top takes about 1 hour. To get to
the park, take the Nakhon Si Thammarat-Thung Song Road for 50
kilometers and turn right and drive for 3 kilometers to the park.
Tents are available for tourists. |
Talot cave |
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is 500 meters from Thung Song district office. This is a small
cave in Chai Chumphon mountain. The cave can be traversed from one
exit to the other. Inside is a huge reclining Buddha image
stretching the length of the cave. This sacred image is decorated
with murals of Lord Buddhas life drawn by Mr. Naep Thichinnaphong,
a famous artist of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The area around the cave has
been developed into a park. |
Kuan Im goddess image |
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is a large white plaster image. Its height of 19 meters makes it
easily visible from afar. It is in the benevolence gesture, its left
hand holding a vase containing magic water while its right holds a
Lew branch. The image stands on a large lotus beside a boy and a
girl. A big dragon is paying homage to the image. The image is
situated in the middle of a large pond surrounded by fountains. You
can find this spectacular piece of art at Sam Po Kong foundation
(Luang Pho To), Mu Ban Phatthana Road, Tambon Pak Phraek,
approximately 1 kilometer from Thung Song market. |
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