Nakhon Si Thammarat travel guide: sights, transport, hotels

Nakhon Si Thammarat Travel Guide: The province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, best known for its famous temple Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan (a UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list), is rarely visited by foreign tourists. However, a visit allows you to discover several interesting places, including Nang Talung, a traditional shadow puppet theater, and enjoy the long, white sandy beaches, especially on the northern side of Khanom. The city of Nakhon Si Thammarat, originally called Ligor, was a walled city, some ruins of which still remain. It can easily be explored in a day, or at most two. Khanom, on the coast, with its beautiful beaches (less crowded than those of the neighboring islands), its caves, and its pink dolphins, invites a longer stay. Khanom will soon have its own page on the website; for me, it's the most interesting part of the province. All the ways to get around in Nakhon Si Thammarat can be found in our section on getting around in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Accommodation in Nakhon Si Thammarat: Nakhon Si Thammarat is a large city with a corresponding selection of accommodations. Since foreign tourists are still relatively rare here, the value for money is quite good. For more comfort, it is recommended to look for a hotel near Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan temple. Alternatively, a dense network of songthaews (shared taxis) is available as local buses. Find accommodation in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Determine the prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices are only available now") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Nakhon Si Thammarat. Baan Na Khon Hotel in Nakhon Si Thammarat 8.8/10 Book now More details arrow_circle_right Show all accommodations in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Practical information about Nakhon Si Thammarat: Few people know this, but Nakhon Si Thammarat is an alternative to Surat Thani for reaching the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. The distance between the city and Donsak Pier is almost identical. Personally, I think there's more to discover in Nakhon Si Thammarat province than in Surat Thani. However, I highly recommend spending two days and one night in Khao Sok National Park – my favorite park in Thailand. Some airlines offer combined flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat with a subsequent ferry crossing to the islands. Alternatively, you can also find bus and ferry connections at the airport. The ticket counters are located in the arrivals hall before baggage claim. Of course, you can also book in advance via the 12go website.

How do you get to Nakhon Si Thammarat? Nakhon Si Thammarat has an airport. There are several daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, but none from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The city is also accessible by train. The journey from Bangkok is very long, and most trains stop at Thung Song Junction station, with the exception of two daily trains that go to the station in the city. The last option for getting to Nakhon Si Thammarat by public transport is by bus from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Sai ​​Tai Mai). The journey takes about twelve hours. There are also minibuses connecting the city with Phuket, Phang Nga, Phatthalung, Trang, and of course Khanom, as well as buses to Hat Yai, Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, or Ranong. From Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, or Koh Tao, there are ferry and bus connections or minibuses via Donsak to Khanom and Nakhon Si Thammarat. [arrow_circle_right] Show all travel options to Nakhon Si Thammarat

What's the best way to get around Nakhon Si Thammarat? Nakhon Si Thammarat has a bus network using songthaews (shared taxis with benches in the back). A ride costs 10 THB, regardless of distance. Line 5, for example, is very convenient as it travels along Ratchadamnoen Street and drops you off at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. Lines 7 and 8 are also convenient and connect Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport with the city. The schedule is coordinated with flight arrival times, the fare is 30 or 40 THB depending on the line, and the journey takes 30 minutes. Alternatively, metered taxis and motorbike taxis are available in Nakhon Si Thammarat. You can also use the app Grab (similar to Uber, but Uber is no longer available in Southeast Asia) to book transportation.

The Nakhon Si Thammarat festival, held in the tenth lunar month, usually takes place in September. More information about the Nakhon Si Thammarat festival in the tenth lunar month.

Nakhon Si Thammarat Food & Boat Racing Festival. This festival usually takes place in October. More about the Nakhon Si Thammarat Food & Boat Racing Festival

Other sights in Nakhon Si Thammarat: Baan Tan Khun Ratwut Vicharn (*) This old wooden house was built in the early 20th century. It is located near Wat Phra Mahathat Worama Wihan, on the opposite sidewalk, and houses a small museum. It is furnished as it is believed to have looked a century ago. Old City Walls (*) Nakhon Si Thammarat was a fortified city from its beginnings. The city walls were rebuilt several times, and the current ruins date from the 17th century and resemble European castles, as they were built by French architects. City Pillar Shrine (*) This shrine houses the pillar that marks the founding site of the city. Inside this small white building, it is interesting to see the homage the inhabitants offer to the pillar—something we don't see in Western countries—and the stucco decorations.

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