Phatthalung
Phatthalung is on the western coast of Songkhla Lake, 860 km from Bangkok. It covers an area of 3,424.5 sq km. This mountainous city is among the ancient cities in the South. Khao Ok Thalu or Mount Ok Thalu, +the symbol of the city, is prominent by its height and can be seen from a distance.
The performing arts of Nang Talung (puppet shadow play) and Nora dance have their origins in this city.
It was assumed from evidence that Phatthalung had been a town built in the Srivijaya period.
The original town was located at Hua Khao Daeng on the coast now opposite the city of Songkhla. Because of risks, the town was moved to various districts. The most famous attraction of Phatthalung is the Thale Noi Waterfowl Park, which is the largest one of its kind in Thailand. All bird-watchers would like to visit the park.
Beyond natural attractions, visitors can learn about history of the city from ancient monuments, temples, as well as local arts and culture. Boundary North Borders Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Amphoe Cha-uat and Songkhla’s Amphoe Ranot. South Borders Songkhla’s Amphoe Khuan Niang and Amphoe Rattaphum, and Satun’s Amphoe KhuanKalong. East Borders Songkhla Lake, Songkhla’s Amphoe Ranot, Amphoe Krasae Sin, Amphoe Sathing Phra and Amphoe Singhanakhon. West Borders the Nakhon Si Thammarat or Banthat Range in Trang’s Amphoe Huai Yot, Amphoe Mueang Trang, Amphoe Na Yong, Amphoe Yan Ta Khao and Amphoe Palian. How to get there By car From Bangkok, there are three routes:- Route 1 Follow Highway 4 to Chumphon and, at the Pathomphon Intersection, take a turn toward Ranong, Phang-nga, Krabi, Trang and Phatthalung, a total distance of around 1,140km. Route 2 Follow Highway 4 to Chumphon and switch to Highway 41 toward Phatthalung, a total distance of 846 km. Route 3 Follow Highway 4, past Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat, change to Highway 403, and at the Khao Chum Thong Junction, switch to Highway 41 toward Phatthalung, a total distance of 926 km.Distances from Amphoe Mueang Phatthalung to Other Districts
Amphoe Srinagarindra 16 km
Amphoe Khuan Khanun 17 km
Amphoe Khao Chaison 28km
Amphoe Si Banphot 35 km
Amphoe Pa Phayom 38 km
Amphoe Tamot 39 km
Amphoe Kong Ra 40 km
Amphoe Bang Kaeo 40 km
Amphoe Pa Bon 50 km
Amphoe Pak Phayun 66 km
Phatthalung is on the western coast of Songkhla Lake 860 km from Bangkok It covers an area of 3,424.5 sq km This mountainous city is among the ancient cities in the South Khao Ok Thalu or Mount Ok Thalu +the symbol of the city is prominent by its height and can be seen from distance The performing arts of Nang Talung (puppet shadow play and Nora dance have their origins in this city It was assumed from evidence that Phatthalung had been town built in the Srivijaya period The original town was located at Hua Khao Daeng on the coast now opposite the city of Songkhla Because of risks the town was moved to various districts The most famous attraction of Phatthalung is the Thale Noi Waterfowl Park which is the largest one of its kind in Thailand All bird-watchers would like to visit the park Beyond natural attractions visitors can learn about history of the city from ancient monuments temples as well as local arts and culture . Boundary North Borders Nakhon Si Thammarat ’s Amphoe Cha-uat and Songkhla ’s Amphoe Ranot South Borders Songkhla ’s Amphoe Khuan Niang and Amphoe Rattaphum and Satun ’s Amphoe KhuanKalong East Borders Songkhla Lake Songkhla ’s Amphoe Ranot Amphoe Krasae Sin Amphoe Sathing Phra and Amphoe Singhanakhon West Borders the Nakhon Si Thammarat or Banthat Range in Trang ’s Amphoe Huai Yot Amphoe Mueang Trang Amphoe Na Yong Amphoe Yan Ta Khao and Amphoe Palian . How to get there By car From Bangkok there are three routes :- Route Follow Highway to Chumphon and at the Pathomphon Intersection take turn toward Ranong Phang-nga Krabi Trang and Phatthalung total distance of around 1,140 km Route Follow Highway to Chumphon and switch to Highway 41 toward Phatthalung total distance of 846 km Route Follow Highway past Chumphon Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat change to Highway 403 and at the Khao Chum Thong Junction switch to Highway 41 toward Phatthalung total distance of 926 km .Distances from Amphoe Mueang Phatthalung to Other Districts Amphoe Srinagarindra 16 km Amphoe Khuan Khanun 17 km Amphoe Khao Chaison 28 km Amphoe Si Banphot 35 km Amphoe Pa Phayom 38 km Amphoe Tamot 39 km Amphoe Kong Ra 40 km Amphoe Bang Kaeo 40 km Amphoe Pa Bon 50 km Amphoe Pak Phayun 66 km