Phatthalung Attractions
Phatthalung
The town of Phatthalung lies approximately 100 km (62 mi.) north of the Malaysian border amid scenery typical of southern Thailand. Its precincts are clearly defined by the southern foothills of the Tenasserim mountains, part of the backbone of the Malay peninsula. Phatthalung is separated from the Gulf of Thailand by a freshwater reservoir, with an area of some 1250 sq. km (483 sq. mi.), which increasingly silts up. Visitors here discover an impressive landscape of dense jungle and steep cliffs, with varied flora and fauna; a number of the temples are good examples of elaborate Thai architecture. Many of the people living in and around Phatthalung are Thai-Malay half-castes and Moslems.
By car: from Nakhon Si Thammarat Highway 401 to Ron Phibun, then Highway 41 (about 120 km (75 mi.)). From Songkhla Highway 407 to Hat Yai, then 43/4 (140 km (87 mi)).
By rail: on the Bangkok-Malaysia line.
By bus: connections from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Trang and Phuket.
The town of Phatthalung lies approximately 100 km (62 mi.) north of the Malaysian border amid scenery typical of southern Thailand. Its precincts are clearly defined by the southern foothills of the Tenasserim mountains, part of the backbone of the Malay peninsula. Phatthalung is separated from the Gulf of Thailand by a freshwater reservoir, with an area of some 1250 sq. km (483 sq. mi.), which increasingly silts up. Visitors here discover an impressive landscape of dense jungle and steep cliffs, with varied flora and fauna; a number of the temples are good examples of elaborate Thai architecture. Many of the people living in and around Phatthalung are Thai-Malay half-castes and Moslems.
By car: from Nakhon Si Thammarat Highway 401 to Ron Phibun, then Highway 41 (about 120 km (75 mi.)). From Songkhla Highway 407 to Hat Yai, then 43/4 (140 km (87 mi)).
By rail: on the Bangkok-Malaysia line.
By bus: connections from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Trang and Phuket.
Thale Noi Bird Sanctuary
Thale Noi Bird Sanctuary is located 34 km (21 mi.) north-east of Phatthalung. More than 220 species of birds live here in a natural environment (reeds, swamp, flooded pastureland and jungle).
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Wat Khuha Suwan
At the base of a large rock stands the Wat Khuha Suwan, behind which is a grotto with reclining and seated Buddha figures.
Wat Wang
Wat Wang, a palace temple, is situated approximately 8 km (5 mi.) east of the town. The elegant chedi contains excellently maintained frescos dating from the late 18th c. (early Bangkok period).
Khao Chai Son - Thermal Springs, Thailand
(Near Phatthalung)
Thermal springs can be found at Khao Chai Son, a village some 20 km (13 mi.) north of Phatthalung.
