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Kaem Ling Nong Yai – Generosity of King Rama IX

The first Kaem Ling project in Thailand

The first stop on this journey is Kaem Ling Nong Yai in Chumphon Province. This region owes its inhabitants a debt of gratitude to the generosity of King Rama IX, who helped them survive the devastating floods. Today, Kaem Ling Nong Yai is a popular tourist destination with beautiful scenery and well-known landmarks. Enjoy the views and take great photos of the S-shaped wooden bridge that spans the middle of the reservoir. It offers a particularly breathtaking panorama in the mornings and evenings when the sun shines on the water's surface. At the visitor center, you can also observe a herd of deer along the riverbank.

Location: Nong Yai Area Development Project under the Royal Initiative, Bang Luek Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chumphon Province.

The King's Philosophy Learning Center – Based on the philosophy of sufficiency economics

Development project for the Nong Yai area under the Royal Initiative – Chumphon Province

The project area is divided into three areas: a forest area; an agricultural area where farmers and students come together to learn or attend lectures on agriculture; and Island Number 9, which houses the Phato Conservation And Watershed Management Unit building and offers homestay accommodation.

crab bank

The crab eggs are laid and raised by Macha Street Community Enterprise before being released into the sea.

The crab bank is one of Chumphon's most popular tourist attractions. Local fishermen bring crabs with eggs to the bank. The crabs are kept there until the young hatch and reach a certain size, after which they are released back into the sea.

Thung Maha Bay, Pathio District, Chumphon Province: Dive in and observe a field of sea anemones and whale sharks.

Ko Ran Pet Ko Ran Kai

Visit Ko Ran Pet and Ko Ran Kai, Chumphon's popular dive spot – an island considered a diver's paradise. Ko Ran Pet and Ko Ran Kai are small, uninhabited islands with ideal conditions for snorkeling, scuba diving, and freediving. Besides the breathtaking underwater world, with a bit of luck you might even spot a whale shark, one of Thailand's increasingly endangered species.