5 Cool Places Worth Visiting In Phatthalung

Phatthalung is an ancient province in the South of Thailand.  It is regarded as a birthplace of the Nora dance and Nang Talung, the shadow puppet play.  Phatthalung owns the beautiful natural reserve – Talay Noi.  It is a large lake with many local plants, migratory birds and indigenous birds. People can enjoy spotting them.

 

 

Thale Noi Wildlife Preserve

One of the most important wetlands of the country, Thale Noi Wildlife Preserve

encompasses three provinces: Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Visitors may enjoy the following activities and spots:

• Enjoying the sea of red lotus -- the largest fields of red lotus in the south;


• Watching native and migratory birds of as many as 287 species;

GPS Coordinates: 7.776695, 100.123801

• Observing the life of water buffaloes; and


• At 6 a.m. watching sunrise at Khlong Pak Pra—one of the best spots for watching sunrise in Thailand, and also watching fishermen hauling in their fishing nets.

GPS Coordinates: 7.725411, 100.111562

• In addition, there is Hua Lan Hua Leaw Community, located in Thale Noi Village. It is a community renowned for its local food and desserts. In almost every household sedge products are made such as sedge bags and mats made from the local long grasses. Visitors can see demonstrations of the products being made by hand by local villagers.

GPS Coordinates: 7.778224, 100.122945

• Chalerm Phra Kiat 80 Phansa Bridge is a wonderful place for watching the sunset.

GPS Coordinates: 7.777596, 100.122914

Lan Koi Rafting

Rafting in Amphoe Pa Phayom, Patthalung along Huai Nam Sai Stream started in about 2011. It is a very beautiful 5-kilometer stream that is very suitable for rafting, as the stream flows past a large number of river rocks. Rafting takes around 2-3 hours. This is the only spot for rafting that has high level of water in the dry season, while in the rainy season the water level not too high. Qualified life guards are on duty along the rafting route to ensure the safety of tourists. If rafting not your preference, visitors can enjoy a leisurely swim in the quiet stream. Lodging is also available.

Khao Chaison Hot Spring & Cold Stream

The Khao Chaison Subdistrict Administrative Organization has developed the Khao Chaison area to be a tourist attraction that features a hot spring that locals believe to be a holy place. Lodging has been built near the spring, with places for hot baths, and easy access to the natural hot spring. Located about 700 meters to the north of the Hot Spring is Tham Phra (Buddha image cave) -- a cave with a natural underground pond that is present year round. The pond is 1 meter deep, and the water is hot, due to its underground source. At the north end of the cave is enshrined a reclining Buddha. Beautiful cave paintings can be seen on the cave wall. The Hot Spring comes from underground outlets that have unique structures. If there is a shock in the cave, the water temperature will rise. On average, though, the Hot Spring’s temperature is 60 degrees Celcius (140 degrees Farenheit). Many people believe that the Hot Spring can cure some diseases and conditions such as paresis and muscle pain.

Napokae Learning Center

Located in Amphoe Khuan Khanun, this is a learning center for the Phatthalung people’s traditional way of life. The name “Napokae” comprises the word “na” or paddy fields in Thai, and “pukae” (old grandpa) which Phatthalung people pronounce as “pokae.” The Center was initiated by adopting His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol’s ideas to create jobs and careers. In particular, His Majesty’s Sustainable Economy Philosophy has been applied in this edu-tourism attraction. Visitors learn about farm life, the traditional method of rice cultivation, and local food. Special massage services for female guests which help relieve menstrual cramps are also available.