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Hat Hin Ngam
A beautiful rocky beach located 66 km. north of Nakhon Si
Thammarat, where there is comfortable accommodation.
Hat Khanom
Situated 100 km. north of the provincial capital, Hat Khanom
comprises three sandy beaches, Nai Praet, Hai Phlao and Pak
Nam. Bungalow-style accommodation is available.
Khao Luang National Park
Covering an area of 570 square kilometres, the park is noted for
its several waterfalls, the largest of which, Namtok Karom, is
about 1,300 metres high and falls over 19 levels.
Khao Kha Archaeological Site
Located in Amphoe Sichon, this is the site of an ancient city dating
back some 1,500 years. Fragments of ruins scattered around
the area include the remains of a hilltop laterite shrine.
Laem Ta Lum Phuk
This scenic headland, about 40 km. from the provincial capital,
is a long sandy cape jutting out into the Gulf of Thailand. On
the western shore is a fishing village and to the east is a pinefringed
beach.
Ho Phra Buddha Sihing
The Shrine of Phra Buddha Sihing Image revered by all Buddhists
is located near the City Hall. The image is assumed to
have been constructed during the Sukhothai Period.
Ban Nang Talung Suchart Subsin
Mr. Suchart Subsin has become well known as a shadow puppet
performer and maker, and has obtained many national awards
for his excellent skills. He opens his home at 110/18 Soi Si
Thammasok Road, to the people who are interested in puppetry
with the hope of reviving Nang Talung or shadow puppet play.
Many shadow puppets from Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Thailand as well as farming tools are on display.
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