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Nakhon Si Thammarat
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT
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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Nakhon Si Thammarat - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Capital: Nakhon Si Thammarat
Location: Southern
Area: 9,942.5 km2
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Population: 1,519,811
Density: 153 /km2
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| Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phrom Khiri, Lan Saka, Chawang, Phipun, Chian Yai, Cha-uat, Tha Sala, Thung Song, Na Bon, Thung Yai, Pak Phanang, Ron Phibun, Sichon, Khanom, Hua Sai, Bang Khan, Tham Phannara, Chulabhorn, Phra Phrom, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nopphitam, Chang Klang |
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Nakhon Si Thammarat (often in short Nakhon) is one of the southern provinces of Thailand, at the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. The neighboring provinces are Songkhla, Phatthalung, Trang, Krabi and Surat Thani.
The name of the province derives from its Pali-Sanskrit name Nagara Sri Dhammaraja (City of the Sacred Dharma King), which in Thai pronunciation becames Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The province is located on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand on the east side of the Malay Peninsula. The terrain is mostly rugged hilly forest area. It contains the highest elevation of southern Thailand, the Khao Luang with 1,835 m, now protected in the Khao Luang national park.
The area around Nakhon Si Thammarat was part (according to some scholars [attribution needed] even the centre) of the Srivijaya kingdom from the 3rd century until king Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai occupied it and added it to his kingdom. With the fall of Sukhothai it fell it its successor, the Ayutthaya kingdom. Nakhon became a province in 1932.
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GETTING IN - OUT
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*Car : You take Highway No. 4 on the Bangkok-Prachuap Khiri
Khan-Chumphon route and then Highway No. 41 past Surat Thani-Thung Song until
arriving in Nakhon Si Thammarat or Amphoe Phun Phin in Surat Thani, then take
Highway No. 401 along the coast to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
* Bus : The regular and air-conditioned buses of the Transport
Co. and private companies depart from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal. The trip
takes about 12 hours.
Travel within the province is easy with mini-bus
service around the city. Transport to nearby provinces includes vans, taxis,
buses, and trains.
* Train : There are rapid and express trains departing from
Bangkok Railway Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat at 5.35 p.m. and 7.15 p.m.
respectively.
*Plane : The PB Air provides daily flight services from
Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Thai Airways has daily flights connecting
Bangkok with Nakhon Si Thammarat. Nok Air offers three daily flights from
Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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GETTING AROUND
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE ECONOMY |
a.Brassware
The brassware can be found at the Suan Maphrao Thai-Muslim village behind Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. The only brassware product now available is a cylinder for making noodles.
b.Kapho fans
The kapho fans are made from a kind of palm called Ton Pho by locals. The villagers of Ban Khok Yang in Ron Phibun use their spare time to make the fans. The leaves are dried and then woven into fans. Some are dyed into bright colors and sold at reasonable prices. Kapho fans are well known and sold throughout the country. Fans in Nakhon Si Thammarat can be bought at stores at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, souvenir shops on Tha Chang Road and in Bowon Bazaar in the Tha Wang market area.
c.Necklaces
The necklaces have long been the work of local silversmiths who can create gold, silver and mixed (gold, silver and an alloy) necklaces. The centre is at Tha Chang Road behind Sanam Na Mueang.
d.Nielloware
The nielloware is a famous craft of the province and is well known since the old days. There are two types; black surface with white designs and black surface with gold designs. The Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Arts and Handicrafts teaches this craft. Nielloware of this province is popular for its durability and intricate designs by hand. The finished product is a bright, shiny black object with beautiful patterns. Items include rings, necklaces, bracelets, bowls, pedestals, and trays. The best shopping area is Tha Chang Road, behind Sanam Na Mueang in the area of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipality, and the Tha Wang market area.
e.Shadow play
The shadow play making is an art that goes with the popular southern entertainment of shadow play. Thai shadow play figures have been transformed from those found in Java so that they are now very Thai. The hands and feet of the figures are fully movable during performances. The hide used can be either raw cow or goat hide. Designs are made by using chisels of various sizes to make small holes along drawn patterns. The price of each figure varies according to the delicateness and size of each one. Shadow play figures are now important products of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung. Nakhon Si Thammarat city, in particular, has plenty of shops selling this unique product.
f.Souvenir
The souvenirs of Nakhon Si Thammarat include silverware, brassware, nielloware, and Yan Liphao basketry. They can be purchased from stores in the area of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, behind Sanam Na Mueang, Tha Chang Road, Tha Wang area, Burapha Plaza, Bowon Bazaar, Robinson Ocean Department Store, Twin Lotus Hotel, etc.
g.Yan Liphao basketry
The yan Liphao basketry is another famous product of the South, particularly in Nakhon Si Thammarat where people have been making it for over 100 years. Yan Liphao is a climbing plant that grows in damp places. It likes to exist among other plants. The trunk is very tough and durable, so locals found a way to make good use of it by making household goods such as handbags, tobacco boxes, tea utensils, etc. Some pieces are encased in silver alloy, gold alloy or gold. It takes around 10 days to a month to make one item, depending on the details of the design. The major Yan Liphao production spots are Ban Mon, Tambon Tha Rua and Ban Na Khian, Tambon Na Khian, both in Amphoe Mueang, and families in Fort Vajiravudh.
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