Nakhon Si Thammarat Travel Guide

 Willettsworld Says:  This area used to comprise 6 temples but they were incorporated into one temple. The large stupa is in the Srivijaya style and dates from the Ayutthaya period while there is a pink and gold sitting Buddha in one of the original temple buildings. 

 Willettsworld Says:  To the north of the main temple and museum is a small chapel on top of a mound. The chapel is home to a Buddha footprint which is one of the best in Thailand. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This temple museum is well worth a visit when you're visiting the temple. Unfortunately, there are no explanations in English and very few in Thai so it becomes a bewildering array of religious items, weaponry, household objects, pottery and everything else under the sun... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Wat Phra Mahathat is the most important temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat and southern Thailand. It was constructed at the time of the founding of the town, and contains a tooth relic of Buddha. The 78 m high chedi is surrounded by 173 smaller ones and dates back to 555 AD.... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This small Chinese shrine is located just off the main road near the clock tower. Phra Sua Muang is an angel or the protective spirit of the city and protects it from all dangers plus it also protects the army and gives peace to the locals. It was originally built during the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is a little chapel dedicated to Shiva, that's located across the main road from the Ho Phra Narai which is dedicated to Brahmin. The chapel features a high, narrow red swing which used to be near another Brahmin chapel. The Ceremony of Tri-yampawai or the Swing Ceremony... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The city chronicle mentions a fortification when the town was refounded in 1278. Restorations were recorded at the time of King Ramesuan (14th century), as well as King Narai (1686). The latter one was supported by the French engineer M. de la Mare. The walls spread 456 m... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is a small chapel that is located opposite the main road from the Ho Phra I-Suan chapel. It houses the image of Narai, a Brahmin god and was used for Brahmin ceremonies. There is a four-handed Narai image, inside, but there is no evidence to indicate that it's the... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This small building sits on a small mound next to the City Pillar. It's made of bricks covered in plaster with a wooden roof that was added in the late Ayuthaya period. It houses a plaster sitting Buddha image that dates from the Ayuthaya period. 

 Willettsworld Says:  A Lak Mueang or City pillar is found in most cities of Thailand. Usually housed in a shrine which is also believed to house the city spirit deity, Chao Pho Lak Meuang, it is held in high esteem by the citizens of the town. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This chedi is located along the main Rajdamneon Road, to the north of the City Pillar and open land area. The chedi is Sri-Lankan in style and is assumed to date to around 1257-1358 and was later restored in the Ayuthaya period. There is a large seated Buddha in front of the... 

 Tina-Perth Says:  I've never heard of them before, but in Nakhon Si Thammarat, they farm - yes, FARM the highly expensive Bird's Nests. No longer are they collected in caves at Phak Phangan, but condominiums are built to house the birds, complete with ambient cave conditions. These are... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Nightlife in Nakhon Si Thammarat is practically nonexistent with virtually empty streets after 9pm. This place, which was opposite where I was staying at the Thai Hotel, is an American pub style restaurant with great western food along with the Thai standards. It looks like... 

 Kanlayanee Says:  Usually western music playing and a good place to meet friends. Casual 

 Kanlayanee Says:  A pleasant spot for reasonably priced Thai and western dishes. Range of drinks available too. No limits 

 Willettsworld Says:  Taking a songthaew (10-15B within the downtown district) is the easiest way to travel around Nakhon Si Thammarat. The pickup trucks are scattered throughout town - just wave at one to get them to stop. The sights are very spread out along the main road that runs through the...