Nakhon Si Thammarat, The second biggest province in the South of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat is an ancient city of great importance to Thai history. It was once the center of art, culture, and marine trading of the region, proven by abundant antiquities and archaeological evidence discovered here.
This is an old temple that is highly revered and is considered a symbol of this province. The locals and visitors come to pay respect to the Lord Buddha’s relics (teeth) housed in the pagoda. At present, the Department of Fine Arts has listed the temple as an important archaeological site in the South.
This temple in Si Chon District is widely known for its sacred wooden carving of a 9-10-year-old boy whose named is believed to have been Khai. The locals and visitors come and pray for blessings. When their wishes have been granted, they will come back and make an offering to Khai; as a result, offerings such as models of fighting cocks, soldiers, slingshots and toys are found there. In addition, firecrackers are allowed in the compound, so one can see a huge pile of burned firecrackers here and there, indicating the faith the locals and visitors have toward Khai.
It is believed that King Taksin the Great once stayed here at the end of his reign; therefore, Khao Khun Phanom residents built a house on the same location, a circular cliff along the ridge rocky hillside, where he spent his monkhood. As a tribute to his heroism and courage to regain independence for Thailand, the residents have created pictures of King Taksin the Great both in monk and warrior clothing in the pavilion so that those who have faith in him can come to pay homage.
This is a very traditional market housing old traditional wooden shops. Visitors come to appreciate its traditional style in addition to its authentic cuisine. At present, the market opens from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can savor local foods and sweets such as Khanom La Mun Khinu (Mun Khinu is a kind of sweet potato) and water chestnut and fresh seafood. Souvenirs such as the highly-recommended dried mullet, dried shrimp, dried squid and many other things can be bought here.
The coast of Pak Phanang is a long beach with the 6-kilometer-long Talumphuk cape to the north jutting out into the Gulf of Thailand like a crescent moon. Visitors can drive to the tip of the cape. It has become a popular site for relaxation since its landscape has been modified and visitors can enjoy the seafood available in many restaurants besides taking a boat ride along the Pak Phanang River lined with traditional houses.
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