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Nakhon Si Thammarat, The second largest province of the South and the land of predominant Buddhism during the Srivijaya Period, is 780 km from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 9,942 sq km consisting of high plateau and mountains in the west then sloping down towards the east and becoming a basin along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to its great history, Nakhon Si Thammarat boasts pristine verdant jungles abundant with luxuriant vegetation and is also noted for picturesque beaches and beautiful waterfalls. » North : Surat Thani and Gulf of Thailand
» South : Phattalung and Songkhla
» East : Gulf of Thailand
» West : Trang and Krabi

Distances to Other Provinces
Pattani	92 km
Phattalung	112 km
Trang	123 km
Yala	128 km
Surat Thani	134 km
Songkhla	161 km
Krabi	233 km
Phuket	366 km

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Praprom	15 km		Thung Song	55 km
Phrom Khiri	21 km		Hua Sai	66 km
Lan Saka	21 km		Sichon	66 km
Chaloem Phra Kiat	22 km		Nabon	72 km
Tha Sala	32 km		Cha-uat	71 km
Ron Phibun	32 km		Chawang	71 km
Pak Phanang	36 km		Phipun	93 km
Chulabhorn	50 km		Bang Khan	94 km
Chang Klang	50 km		Khanom	100 km
Chian Yai	52 km		Thung Yai	102 km
Nobpitam	52 km		Tham Phannara	103 km

By Car
Take Highway Nakhon Si Thammarat lies 780 km south of Bangkok by road. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 4 towards Hua Hin and then Highway No. 41 until arriving in Amphoe Phun Phin in Surat Thani; finally, take Highway No. 401 along the coast to Nakhon Si Thammarat city. Regular and air-conditioned busses depart daily for Nakhon Si Thammarat from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal. The trip takes about 12 hours. There are three types of air-conditioned busses that leave Bangkok either early in the morning, in the evening, or at night.
Check out bus timetables There are rapid and express trains departing from Bangkok Railway Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat at 05.35 pm. and 07.15 pm. respectively.
For more information, contact tel. 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or call Nakhon Si Thammarat train station at tel. 0 7535 6364, 0 7534 6129.
Check out train timetables Thai AirAsia and Nok Air offer regularly scheduled daily flights between Bangkok and Nakhon Si Thammarat, an approximately one hour journey. Hae Pha Khuen That Festival
When : 28th February
Location : Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan
Hae Pha Khuen That Festival is celebrated at Phra Borom That Chedi. The pagoda is considered to be the representative of Lord Buddha and is believed by locals to possess unsurpassed might of righteousness as it contains holy relics. Every year Buddhists pay homage to the pagoda by organizing a procession bearing a religious cloth to wrap around the pagoda to bring good fortune and success. This festival is held twice a year during Makha Bucha Day (the 15th full-moon night of February) and Visakha Bucha Day (the 15th full-moon night of May). When : November
Location : Amphoe Mueang
Chak Phra or Lak Phra Festival is influenced by Indian culture, which expanded into the province a long time ago. The festival signifies the joy that people had when Lord Buddha returned from a star and the Lord was invited to sit on a throne and carried to a palace. In practice, locals would bear a Buddha image holding a bowl in a procession around the city. This is a great way for escape from daily routine and it is a fun competition to find who is the most religious. Held in October, the festival is preceded by activities 7 days before, such as beating drums, playing castanets and decorating the ceremonial throne for the image. The actual ceremony is usually held only on the last day of the Buddhist Lent. People would take the image from the temple in the morning and proceed to Benchama Rachuthit School in Amphoe Muang. This is also done in front of Ron Phibun district office. In addition, there is a water-borne procession on Pak Phanang River in Pak Phanang, which coincides with an annual boat race for a trophy from the Crown Princess. When : October
Festival of the Tenth Lunar Month is a grand event of the province and of southern Thailand. This festival is held from the 1st waning-moon night to the 15th waning-moon night every September. It is held to pay respect to deceased ancestors. According to Buddhism beliefs, the dead had many sins and was sent to hell to become a demon. The demons are allowed to come up to meet their relatives for 15 days in September, but must return to hell before sunrise of the 15th day. The livings try to appease the spirits by taking food to temples to make merit. Beginning on the 13th day, people will go shopping for food to be given. The 14th day is spent preparing and decorating the food tray, and the 15th day is the actual merit-making day. The tray presented nowadays has elaborate designs but still retains traditional components. Contests to find the most beautiful tray are held. A magnificent procession proceeds along Ratchadamnoen Road on the 14th day.

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