Nakhon Si Thammarat

นครศรีธรรมราช
Southern Thailand
780 km from Bangkok
Province of Nakhon Si Thammarat
Population : 110.000

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General Information about Nakhon Si Thammarat

Essentially known for its iconic temple, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, which on the tentaive list of UNESCO World Heritage, Nakhon Si Thammarat province is rarely visited by foreign tourists. However, by going there you can discover in addition to some interesting places, Nang Talung, a traditional shadow puppets theater and enjoy a few long white sand beaches in particular on the side of Khanom in the North . Called Ligor when it was founded, Nakhon Si Thammarat city was an walled city with some ruins of the surrounding walls still standing. It can easily be visited in one day, two tops. Khanom on the sea side with its beautiful not crowded beaches compared to neighboring islands, its caves and pink dolphins, will hold you longer. Khanom will soon have its own page on the website, it's for me, the most interesting part of the province.

Hotel in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Practical information about Nakhon Si Thammarat

Few people know about it but Nakhon Si Thammarat is also an alternative to Surat Thani to reach the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The distance separating the city from Donsak pier is almost the same. Personally, I find that there are more interesting things to do and see in the Nakhon Si Thammarat province than in Surat Thani although I highly recommend you to spend 2 days and a night in Khao Sok National Park, my favorite in Thailand. Moreover some airlines offer combined flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat + ferry to the islands. Otherwise, you can find bus + ferry formulas from the airport. Ticket booths are in the arrivals hall in front of the baggage exit. But of course, you can also book in advance on the 12go website.

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