Nakhon
Si Thammarat, the second largest province of the South and the
land of predominant Buddhism during the Srivijaya Period, is 780
kms.from Bangkok. It occupies and area of 9,942 square kilometers
consisting of high plateau and mountains in the west then sloping
down towards the east and becoming a basin along the coastline
of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to its greast history, Nakhon
Si Thammarat boasts pristine verdant jungles abundant with luxuriant
vegetation and is also noted for picturesque beaches and beautiful
waterfalls.
Nakhon Si Thammarat
is administratively divided into 21 districts and 2 sub-districts
: Amphoe Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Amphoe Bang Khan, Amphoe Chaloem
Phra Kiat, Amphoe Cha-uat, Amphoe Chawang, Amphoe Chian Yai ,
Amphoe Chulabhorn, Amphoe Hua Sai, Amphoe Khanom, Amphoe Lan Saka,
Amphoe Na Bon, Amphoe Pak Phanang, Amphoe Phipun, Amphoe Phra
Phrom, Amphoe Phrommakhiri, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Amphoe Sichon ,
Amphoe Tha Sala, Amphoe Tham Phanara, Amphoe Thung Song, Amphoe
Thung Yai, King Amphoe Chang Klang, King Amphoe Nop Phitam.
History
During the late
13th century trade was firmly established between NAKHON SI THAMMARAT
and Southern India specially Ceylon (Sri Lanka). This resulted in
and "inter-marringe" between Indian merchants and locals. Many of
the merchants settled in the area of "Hat Sai Kaeo" (Beach of Crytal
Sand). This is now the area where the city's oldest Temple is located
(Wat Pra Mahathat). Local culture and beliefs stem from the infuences
of the relationships between the foreign merchants and locals, Artifacts
found in the area indicate that the province was probably the center
of Buddhism more than 1,700 years age during the Sivichaya period.
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT is rich both historically and culturally.
Boundaries
On
the North
Is
Surat Thani provinces and The gulf of Thailand.
On
the South
Is
Phatthalung province andSongkhla province.
On
the East
Is
the coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
On
the West
Is
TrangpProvince and Krabi province.
Climate
There
are two seasons is Southern Thailand. Rainy season is from June
to January Hot season is form February to May. It's slightly cooler
in the rainy season.
Transportation
From
Bangkok take highway No.4 (Buddha Mondhol street) towards Chumporn
the change to highway No.401 along the coast to NAKHON SI THMMARAT.
By Bus
Government
and private companies provide air conditioned and regular buses. They
leave daily from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal, For more information
call (02)4345558
By Train
From Bangkok Railway
Station (Hualumphong) there are Expess and Rapid Trains disrest to
NaKhon Si Thammarat. For more information please contact Hualumphong
Railway Station Te.(02)2237010, 2237020 ext 4311
By Air
Thai International
operates flight direct to and from Nakhon Si Thammarat contact Tel.(02)280090-110
Travel Informations
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