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TOUR SECTION: 2014-2022

Tours Section by Province
Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Ao Talet Wooden Bridge 24G Bridge unknown Thong Nian, Khanom District Google Map 24 Mar 2024 none (Difficult - Surat Thani station,87.7,Awesome,20 minutes).....wooden pier for boats to a nearby island...Ao Talet is a magnificent horseshoe bay with emerald green water.
Ao Talet Shrine 24G Buddhist Shrine unknown Thong Nian, Khanom District Google Map 24 Mar 2024 none (Difficult - Surat Thani station,87.7,Awesome,10 minutes).....a path leads from the bridge to a small cave where Buddha relics are enshrined. The views across the bay are amazing.
Ban Khiriwong 15B Town ---- Lan Saka District Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a (M,3,1h).....Learn
Cape Talumphuk 15B Cape Pak Phanang District Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a (M,4,1+h).....Learn
Chandi 15B Town ---- Chawang District Google Map 23 Mar 2015 n/a (E,3).....Learn
Chet Chan Waterfall 15B Waterfall Lan Saka District Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a quiet and scenic waterfall on the Chet Chan River, one of rivers flowing south from Khao Luang mountain range (M,3,30+m)
Coral Pagoda 24G Pagoda not stated Thong Nian, Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Difficult - Surat Thani station,85.3,Amazing,20 minutes).....Wat That Tharam or Wat Khao That is named from the hill is built on and nicknamed the Coral Pagoda.....more.
Haad Si Gao 15B Beach Tha Sala District Google Map 19 Mar 2015 n/a popular beach area with local facilities including a private museum (M,4,1+h)
Haad Si Gao Museum 15B Museum various Haad Si Gao, Tha Sala District Google Map 19 Mar 2015 n/a (M,3,1h) Learn
Ho Phra Isuan (Shiva House) 15B Ancient Site Srivijaya Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a (E,3,15m).....Learn
Ho Phra Narai (Narayana House) 15B Ancient Site Srivijaya Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a (E,3,15m).....Learn
Hong Cave 15B Cave Nopphitam District Google Map 25 Mar 2015 n/a this cave has a waterfall within but the entrance is narrow and you need equipment and a guide (M,3,30m)
Katun Reservoir 15B Reservoir Phipun District Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a scenic reservoir and dam about 3km wide northeast of Khao Luang (D,3,30m).....More
Khanom Beach 24G Beach n/a Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 none (Difficult - Surat Thani station,87.3,Awesome).....Amazing Thailand
Khanom Grand Canyon 24G Canyon unknown Khuan Thong, Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 none (Difficult - Surat Thani station,78.7,Wonderful,10 minutes).....Easily missed, this is a little gem consisting of limestone rock pools surrounded by rock stacks and cliffs.
Khanom Harbour 15B Harbour ---- Khanom District Google Map 18 Mar 2015 n/a a colourful and picturesque harbour on an attractive part of the coastline (E,3,1h)
Khao Kha Archeological Site 15B Temple Ruin Hindu 8th/9th Century Sichon District Google Map 25 Mar 2015 n/a (M,4,1h).....Learn
Khao Lek Cave 15B Cave Nopphitam District Google Map 25 Mar 2015 n/a (D,3,45m).....Learn
Khao Luang National Park 15B National Park Lan Saka District Google Map 22 Mar 2015 check (M,4,2+h).....Learn.....More
Khao Ply Dam Bay 15B Bay Sichon District Google Map 19 Mar 2015 n/a particularly attractive bay and recreation area at the base of Khao Ply mountain north of Sichon Port (M,4,1+h)
Khao Thong Viewpoint 15B Viewpoint Lan Saka District Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a (E,3,20m).....Learn
Khao Wang Thong Cave 24G Cave n/a Khuan Thong, Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 n/a (Difficult - Surat Thani station,77.7,Excellent,1 hour).....Amazing Thailand
Khlong Chandi Railway Station 15B Railway Station ---- Chandi, Chawang District Google Map 23 Mar 2015 n/a (E,3).....Learn
Khlong Din Deang Reservoir 15B Reservoir Phipun District Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a scenic reservoir and dam about 3km wide northeast of Khao Luang (D,3,30m)
Klung Ching Hot Spring 15B Hot Spring Nopphitam District Google Map 25 Mar 2015 n/a recent development close to natural attractions with food available and several pools to relax in (M,3,1h)
Klung Ching Waterfall 15B Waterfall Nopphitam District Google Map 25 Mar 2015 n/a waterfall, park and garden (D,3,30m)
Kwang Pao Bay 15B Bay Khanom District Google Map 18 Mar 2015 n/a peaceful sandy beach north of Khanom Harbour facing east (M,4,30+m)
Laem Pratup 15B Headland Khanom District Google Map 18 Mar 2015 n/a headland at the northern tip of Khanom District coastline close to the provincial border with Surat Thani Province (M,4,30+m)
Nakhon Si Thammarat New Central Mosque 24G Mosque unkown
Khlang, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District Google Map 22 Mar 2024 donations welcome (Nakhon Si Thammarat-Hat Yai station 7.8km,Locally Important,15-30 minutes).....Attractive mosque with four towering minarets and central dome.
Nakhon Si Thammarat City Museum 15B Museum various Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a (E,4,1h).....Learn
Nakhon Si Thammarat City Park 15B Park ---- Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 n/a the city park in the centre of Nakhon Si Thammarat is a place for recreation and relaxation, the city pillar shrine, city wall and monument to King Rama V are all nearby (E,3,1h)
Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine 15B Pillar Shrine 1989 Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 n/a a pillar shrine is sacred representing a ciy's founding and a symbol of hope and prosperity (E,3,15m).....More
Nakhon Si Thammarat City Wall and Moat 15B Fortification 13th Century Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 n/a (E,4,1.5h) Learn.....More
Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum 15B Museum various Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 200 (E,4,1.5h) Learn
Nakhon Si Thammarat Railway Station 15B Railway Station 1914 Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a (E,3).....Learn
Noen Teawada Viewpoint 22B Viewpoint n/a
Khanom District Google Map 21 October 2022 small fee a quite new attraction consisting of a coffee shop surrounded by beautifully designed viewing areas on a hillside near Nai Phlao Beach with gorgeous views of Khanom Bay. (Moderate,Spectacular,1h)
Pak Phanang Pier 15B Port ---- Pak Phanang District Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a substantial fishing port with facilities for handling fish stocks (E,3,30m)
Pak Phanang Royal Palace 15B Palace ---- Pak Phanang District Google Map 23 Mar 2015 n/a (M,4,1h).....Learn
Prince of Chumphon Monument 15B Monument ---- Sichon Harbour, Sichon District Google Map 19 Mar 2015 n/a Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, considered to be the father of the Royal Thai Navy....28th son of the prominent Thai King Rama V (M,3,20m)
Rubber Tree Tunnel 24G Tree Tunnel n/a Khuan Thong, Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 n/a (Difficult - Surat Thani station,81.6,Wonderfull,drive through).....Curious avenue of rubber trees which are leaning over to form a tunnel.
Sichon Harbour 15B Harbour ---- Sichon District Google Map 19 and 25 Mar 2015 n/a a picturesque fishing port at the mouth of the Sichon River overlooked by the Prince of Chumphon Monument (E,3)
Sri Nakharindra Park 15B Park ---- Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a (E,4,2+h).....Learn
Suan Ta San 24G Natural Attraction/Garden 1993 Khuan Thong, Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 small fee (Difficult - Surat Thani station,79.4,Awesome,1 hour).....inthailand.wiki
Suchart Subsins’s Shadow Puppet Museum 15B Traditional unknown Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 90 (E,4,45m) Learn
Talad Zoo 15B Zoo Nakharindra Park, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a more species of animals, birds and reptiles than you would expect in a local park and arguably too many for one of this size (M,3,1+h)
Talay Mog Viewpoint 15B Viewpoint Nopphitam District Google Map 25 Mar 2015 n/a Thale/Talay Mog (sea of mist) with excellent views is a popular location to observe the early morning mist (M,3,45m)
Tha Phae Waterfall 15B Waterfall Lan Saka District Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a popular 10 tiered waterfall on the Tha Phae River, one of rivers flowing south from Khao Luang mountain in the national park (M,3,30++m)
Thong Node Bay 15B Bay Khanom District Google Map 18 Mar 2015 n/a secluded bay on Khanom District's northeastern coastline facing Koh Samui (M,3,30+m)
Thung Song Railway Junction 15B,24G Railway Station 1914 Chamai, Thung Song District Google Map 23 Mar 2015,5 Mar 2024 n/a (Easy on Southern Line,Functional).....Wikipedia
Uthokwapat Prasit Watergate 15B Watergate ---- Pak Phanang District Google Map 23 Mar 2015 n/a (M,3,1+h).....Learn
Wat Chedi (Ai Khai) 22B Buddhist Temple not stated
Sichon District Google Map 21 October 2022 donations accepted (Moderate,Locally Important).....Learn
Wat Chedi Luang 24G Buddhist Temple Svirijaya Khuan Thong, Khanom District Google Map 23 Mar 2024 n/a (Difficult - Surat Thani station,81.4,Historically Significant,20-30 minutes).....This chedi has a Lanka-style dome instead of the more usual bell-shape or rectangular tower.....more.
Wat Mo Klang Archeological Site 15B Temple Ruin Hindu 7th/8th Century Tha Sala District not shown on Google Map 24 Mar 2015 n/a (M,3,20m).....Learn
Wat Phra Mahathat Museum 15B Museum various Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 n/a (E,4,1h) Learn
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan 15B Buddhist Temple early-13th Century Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 20 Mar 2015 accepts donations (E,5,1h).....Learn.....More
Wat Phra Nakhon 15B ancient site Brahmin Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Google Map 21 Mar 2015 n/a ancient Brahmin religious site near the national museum (E,2,10m)