In Phang Nga Town
Far and near in Phang Nga province, you
can enjoy the wondrously beautiful nature. Just
before reaching Phang Nga town, the first natural
wonder of the province waits to welcome you at your
first visit; it is Khao Chang or Elephant
Mountain. This mountain became the landmark of
Phang Nga for its resemblance to the kneeling
elephant. .....For
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Beyond Phang Nga town
Phang Nga’s abundant and virgin forests
provide the excellent home to wild animal as well as
various species of vegetations. As a result, many
national parks were established in the province
proving obviously the fertility of its natural
resources. In each Park, .....For more information:
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Asides from its lovely beauty of nature, Phang Nga
province possesses some other sites which have
historical importance and which represent the
flourishing age of this land in the past.
The
Old Sala Klang: Sala Klang means Provincial
Hall. The Hall is a one-storey-building in panya-style,
the characteristic structure in southern part of
Thailand, located about 3.5 kilometers away from
Phang Nga town along Petchkasem Road. This official
building is constructed in the reign of King Rama
VII, proving its provincial status.
Wat Suwan Kuha: The temple is also called
Wat Tham or Cave Temple, well known for its
historical and archeological importance. The
compound of the temple is composed of mountains
riddled with caves each of which has its name such
as Big Cave, Bright Cave, Dark Cave, and Crystal
Cave. The Big Cave is the largest and serves as the
entrance. Along the entire length of 40 meters of
the cave is richly adorned with tiled of Lai Kram
and Benjarong, a typical Thai art form. Inside the
Big Cave, a reclining Buddha image is enshrined. The
temple is located 9 kilometers from Phang Nga town.
Wat Naraya Nika Rahm: The temple is
visited for its three statues of legendary
personality in the great Hindu epic, Ramayana: Phra
Narai or Phra Ram, Phra Lak, and Sida. These statues
prove the spread of Hindu civilization into this
region before the rise of Sukhothai Kingdom (the
first prominent kingdom of Thai people) as well as
the existence of ancient city Takola (1300 AD) which
is now Takua Pa district. A stone inscription dating
back to 1300-1400 years was also found in the
temple’s compound.
The temple is situated around 14 kilometers from Ka
Pong district office.
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