40 places to discover
Ai Khiao Waterfall is a forest waterfall located in Ton Samrong Subdistrict, Phrom Khiri District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand, within the Khao Luang National Park area. It features multiple tiers flowing through dense tropical forest with natural pools at its base. Known for its clear water and tranquil forest setting, it is a popular local nature attraction for swimming, photography and short forest walks near Phrom Khiri town.
Ban Laem is a small coastal fishing village and beach area in Tha Sala Subdistrict, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on the Gulf of Thailand. It is known for its quiet sandy shoreline, traditional fishing boats and local seafood community rather than developed tourism. The area offers a calm, rural coastal setting with views of the sea and nearby capes, reflecting the everyday life of southern Thai fishing communities.
The City Museum Nakhon Si Thammarat is a local history museum located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Nai Mueang, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat City. Housed in the former municipal building near the old city wall, it presents the history, archaeology, culture and development of Nakhon Si Thammarat, one of southern Thailand's oldest cities. Exhibits include historical photographs, models, artifacts and multimedia displays illustrating the city's evolution from ancient Ligor to the present.
Hat Khanom-Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park is a marine national park spanning Khanom District in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and islands in Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand. Established in 2015, it covers about 315 square kilometres of coastline, beaches, limestone hills, caves and 13 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. It is notable for long sandy beaches, pink dolphin habitat, limestone caves and coastal forest ecosystems.
Hat Kho Khao is a long sandy beach in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, on the Gulf of Thailand coast in southern Thailand. Located north of Sichon town, it is known for its wide shoreline, calm waters, views of the Gulf, and relatively quiet, undeveloped atmosphere compared to more commercial beaches. The beach is lined with coconut palms and fishing boats and is popular for leisurely walks, swimming and sunset views.
Hat Nai Phlao is a sandy beach in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on Thailand's southeastern Gulf coast. Stretching along the Gulf of Thailand north of Sichon town, it is known for its long, curved shoreline, fine sand, clear water and views of offshore islands. The beach is lined with coconut palms and casuarina trees and remains relatively quiet compared to more developed tourist beaches, offering a natural coastal setting for relaxation and sightseeing.
Hat Phraek Muang is a coastal beach in Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, on the Gulf of Thailand in southern Thailand. The beach is known for its long sandy shoreline, quiet fishing village atmosphere, and views of the eastern coastline. It is characterized by natural coastal scenery, traditional fishing activity, and a relatively undeveloped setting compared to more commercial beaches in the region, offering a calm environment for coastal sightseeing.
Hin Ngam Beach is a coastal attraction in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, on the Gulf of Thailand. Known as Hat Hin Ngam, meaning Beautiful Stone Beach, it is distinguished by smooth, multicolored rounded pebbles and stones covering the shoreline instead of sand. The beach extends along a quiet stretch of the Sichon coastline, offering scenic sea views and a distinctive natural landscape that attracts visitors for sightseeing and photography.
Ho Phra Isuan is a historic Brahmin shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. It is one of three important Brahmin shrines in the old town, alongside Ho Phra Narai and Ho Phra Phikanet. The shrine houses a Shiva lingam and associated artifacts and reflects the city's early Hindu-Brahmin heritage before Theravada Buddhism became dominant.
Ho Phra Narai is a historic Hindu shrine located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, near Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. It enshrines a revered Vishnu image and forms part of the city's ancient Brahmanical heritage alongside Ho Phra Isuan. The small shrine building exhibits traditional southern Thai architecture and houses a replica of the 5th-century Pallava-style Vishnu statue, whose original is preserved in the Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum.
Karom Waterfall is a multi-tiered forest waterfall located inside Khao Luang National Park in Lan Saka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Set on the slopes of the Khao Luang mountain range, it is known for its clear pools, cascades flowing through evergreen forest, and swimming areas. It is one of the most visited waterfalls in the province and is managed as part of the national park.
Khanom Beach is a long sandy beach in Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, on Thailand's southeastern Gulf coast. Stretching about nine kilometers along the Gulf of Thailand, it is known for its quiet atmosphere, clean sand, calm waters and views of offshore islands and limestone hills. The beach is closely associated with pink dolphin watching tours and retains a traditional fishing village character, offering a more tranquil alternative to busier southern beaches.
Khao Kha Ancient Ruins is an early Hindu archaeological site atop Khao Kha hill in Thung Prang Subdistrict, Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Dating from the 5th to 8th century CE, it is regarded as the oldest Brahmanical site in peninsular Thailand, dedicated to Shiva. Excavated brick foundations, lingams, yonis and Pallava-influenced artifacts mark its significance as a center of ancient Tambralinga culture.
Khao Luang National Park is a protected mountainous area in Lan Saka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Established in 1974, it covers about 570 square kilometres around Khao Luang, the highest peak in southern Thailand at 1,835 metres. The park is notable for dense evergreen forest, numerous waterfalls including Karom and Krung Ching, diverse wildlife, and hiking trails offering viewpoints and nature study opportunities.
Khao Nan National Park is a protected forest mountain park in Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Covering about 436 square kilometres of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range, it was established in 2009 as Thailand's 83rd national park. Notable for its dense evergreen forest, high peaks including Khao Nan Yai at 1,438 metres, waterfalls, caves and diverse wildlife, it offers nature-based recreation and biodiversity conservation.
Khao Phlai Dam Viewpoint is a scenic overlook in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand, situated above the Khao Phlai Dam reservoir. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the reservoir, surrounding forested hills and, on clear days, the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. Developed as a recreational stop near the dam, it is known for its tranquil landscape, photo opportunities and as a rest point for visitors exploring Sichon's natural attractions.
Kiriwong Village is an eco-tourism village located in Kamlon Subdistrict, Lan Saka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, at the foothills of Khao Luang National Park. Surrounded by mountains, orchards and clear canals, it is widely promoted as having some of Thailand's best air quality. The village is known for its community-based tourism, homestays, fruit orchards and handicrafts following recovery after a major flood in 1988.
Ko Nui is a small uninhabited limestone islet in Khanom Bay, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Located a short longtail boat ride from the mainland, it is known for a small cave containing a freshwater spring linked to the legend of Luang Pu Thuat. The islet is a popular stop on Khanom pink dolphin watching boat tours and offers scenic karst scenery, clear water and photo opportunities.
Krung Ching Waterfall is a multi-tiered forest waterfall in Krung Ching Subdistrict, Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, within Khao Luang National Park in southern Thailand. It is one of the park's most famous attractions and is depicted on the Thai 1,000-baht banknote. The waterfall cascades over seven levels through dense evergreen forest, with the most scenic tier reached via a 3.7-kilometre trek from the park headquarters.
Laem Talumphuk is a long, narrow sandy cape extending into the Gulf of Thailand in Pak Phanang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Formed by sediment from the Pak Phanang River, it is lined with casuarina pine trees and fishing villages. The cape is known for its scenic coastal landscape, tranquil beach, and memorial commemorating the 1962 Tropical Storm Harriet. It offers a quiet natural setting popular for sightseeing, photography and observing local fishing life.
The Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine is the principal Sao Lak Mueang shrine of the province, located in Nai Mueang, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat city. Built in the late 1980s, it enshrines the city pillar believed to house the guardian spirit of the city. Notable for its distinctive southern Thai architecture with four small prangs and a central shrine, it serves as a respected spiritual and civic landmark near the old city wall.
Nakhon Si Thammarat City Wall is a restored historic fortification in the old town of Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. Located in Nai Mueang, Mueang District, it is one of the few remaining ancient city walls in Thailand. The brick wall and northern gate reflect the city's importance as a historic regional center and are notable for their preserved architecture and archaeological value.
The Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum is a national museum in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat City, southern Thailand. Operated by the Fine Arts Department, it exhibits archaeology and history of southern Thailand from prehistory to the Rattanakosin period, with notable Srivijaya and Tambralinga artifacts, Hindu-Buddhist sculptures, ceramics and local ethnology. It is located on Ratchadamnoen Road near the old city wall.
Namtok Si Khit National Park is a protected forest area in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand, centered on the multi-tiered Si Khit Waterfall. Covering evergreen and hill forest of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range, it protects watershed forests and biodiversity. The park is notable for its waterfall, nature trails, viewpoints and relatively undisturbed forest, offering nature-based recreation near the Gulf of Thailand coast.
Namtok Yong National Park is a protected forest area in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand, covering about 205 sq km across Thung Song, Na Bon, Chang Klang and Lan Saka districts. Established in 1991 as Thailand's 64th national park, it protects the Nakhon Si Thammarat mountain range watershed. It is notable for its evergreen forest, multiple waterfalls led by Yong Waterfall, viewpoints and rich biodiversity.
Pak Phanang Hundred Year Market is a historic riverside market in Pak Phanang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. Located along the Pak Phanang River, it features rows of century-old wooden shophouses that once served as a major trading hub. The market is notable for its preserved architecture, traditional community lifestyle, and local foods and crafts, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's commercial heritage spanning more than 100 years.
Phrathat Night Market is a popular evening market located in Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, adjacent to Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat city. Known for its street food, local snacks, clothing, handicrafts and everyday goods, it serves both locals and visitors. The market is set along streets near the temple compound and offers an accessible introduction to southern Thai market culture and cuisine.
Phrom Lok Waterfall is a four-tiered waterfall located in Khao Luang National Park in Phrom Lok Subdistrict, Phrom Khiri District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Situated on the eastern slopes of Khao Luang mountain, it is one of the most accessible and popular waterfalls in the province, known for its wide rock terraces, clear pools suitable for wading, and surrounding evergreen forest within the national park.
Sanam Na Mueang is a large historic public square in the heart of Nakhon Si Thammarat city, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Located on Ratchadamnoen Road in front of the former city hall and adjacent to the restored ancient city wall, it serves as the city's main ceremonial ground and public park. The open grass field is notable for its historical role, cultural events, and as a central recreational space for residents and visitors.
The Shadow Puppet Museum, also known as Suchart Subsin House of Shadow Puppet, is located in Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat City, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Founded by National Artist Suchart Subsin, it preserves the southern Thai art of Nang Talung shadow puppetry. The museum displays hundreds of intricately carved leather puppets, tools, and performance screens, and is notable for live demonstrations and workshops that showcase this traditional performing art.
Sichon Beach is a long sandy beach on the Gulf of Thailand in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, about 60 km north of Nakhon Si Thammarat city. It is known for its wide, relatively quiet shoreline, calm clear water, views of offshore islands, and traditional fishing village atmosphere. The beach is less developed than major tourist beaches and is valued for its natural scenery and relaxed coastal setting.
Tha Chang Road is a historic street in the old town of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Located near Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan and the old city wall and moat, it is lined with traditional shophouses, local shops and eateries. The road reflects the city's historic urban layout and serves as a cultural walking route connecting key heritage sites in the city centre.
Tham Khao Wang Thong is a limestone cave system in Kuan Thong Subdistrict, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Located inland from Khanom town, it is known for its large chambers with stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstone formations. Accessed by a short hillside climb and guided walk, the cave is a popular natural attraction in Khanom valued for its geology and accessible eco-tourism experience near the coast.
Tham Talot is a natural limestone cave in Khao Ro Subdistrict, Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. The name means 'through cave' because a small stream flows through its length, creating a tunnel-like passage. The cave features stalactites, stalagmites and a small Buddhist shrine inside. Located near Thung Song town, it is a quiet local attraction valued for its geological formations and tranquil natural setting.
Thuad Suk Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in southern Thailand. Situated in a forested karst area inland from the Sichon coastline, the cave features stalactite and stalagmite formations and a series of chambers. It is known locally as a quiet natural attraction and is visited for short cave exploration, photography and appreciation of its geological features within the Sichon countryside.
Wang Mai Pak Waterfall is a forest waterfall located inside Khao Luang National Park in Khao Kaeo Subdistrict, Lan Saka District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Set in dense evergreen forest on the slopes of the Khao Luang mountain range, it features multiple cascades and clear pools. The waterfall is known for its natural setting, relatively easy access from Lan Saka town, and as a local swimming and picnic spot within the national park.
Wat Chedi (Ai Khai) is a Buddhist temple in Tambon Chedi, Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. Famous for the revered spirit Ai Khai (Ta Khai), a boy believed to guard the temple, it attracts devotees seeking blessings for fortune and success. The temple features a central chedi, Ai Khai statues, and extensive rooster offerings, reflecting local folk beliefs blended with Buddhist practice.
Wat Mokhlan Archaeological Site is an ancient Buddhist temple ruin located in Mokhlan Subdistrict, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand. The site preserves remains of a brick chedi and foundation structures dating to the Srivijaya period, around the 8th to 9th century CE. Notable for its early Buddhist art and architecture, it represents an important example of pre-Thai cultural heritage in the region and is registered as an ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department.
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is the principal Buddhist temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat city in southern Thailand. Located in Nai Mueang, Mueang District, it is a first-class Royal Temple centered on the 78-meter Phra Borommathat Chedi, believed to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. Founded during the Srivijaya period, it is the most revered religious site in southern Thailand and on Thailand's tentative list for World Heritage consideration.
Wat Sema Mueang is a historic Theravada Buddhist temple located in the old town area of Nakhon Si Thammarat, within Nai Mueang Subdistrict. Situated near the ancient city wall on Ratchadamnoen Road, it is regarded as one of the oldest temples in the city. The temple is notable for its ancient sema boundary stones, historic ubosot, and archaeological remains reflecting the early history of Nakhon Si Thammarat.