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Phatthalung is an ancient city in southern Thailand. It is a land of mountains. In town is Khao Ok Thalu, which is clearly visible from afar. Phatthalung is regarded as the birthplace of the shadow play and the Nora dance. From ancient times to the present, Phatthalung has been closely linked to Songkhla Province, particularly in terms of geography, history and migratory settlements through many ages.

During the Sri Vijaya period (13th-14th Buddhist century), the Phatthalung community received Indian cultural influence in the way of Mahayana Buddhism. In the reign of King Ramathibodi I (U Thong) of Ayutthaya, Phatthalung became one of twelve royal cities. Later during the reign of King Rama I in the Rattanakosin period, the king had the Ministry of Defense oversee Phatthalung, upgraded it to secondary city status and moved it to the mouth of Pam River. When there was an administration reform in the reign of King Rama V, Phatthalung prefecture came under Nakhon Si Thammarat prefecture until 1924, when King Rama VI relocated the city to Tambon Khuha Sawan where it has been ever since. Upon the abolition of the prefecture system in 1933, Phatthalung became a province outright. Phatthalung city is situated on the west bank of Songkhla Lake, about 846 km from Bangkok. It has an area of 3,424.473 sq km and is divided into 10 districts and 1 subdistrict, as follows: Muang Phatthalung, Khuan Khanun, Pak Phayun, Kongra, Tamot, Khao Chai Son, Pa Bon, Bang Kaeo, Si Banphot, Pa Phayom, and the subdistrict of Si Nakharin. » North : Chauat in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Ranot in Songkhla
» South : Rattaphum and Khuan Niang in Songkhla and Khuan Kalong in Satun
» East : Songkhla Lake, Ranot, Krasae Sin, Sathing Phra, and Singhanakhon in Songkhla
» West : Nakhon Si Thammarat (Banthat) mountain range, Huai Yot, Muang Trang, Na Yong, Yan Ta Khao, and Palian in Trang

Distances to Other Provinces
Trang	56 km
Nakhon Si Thammarat	99 km
Songkhla	121 km
Satun	134 km

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Si Nakharin	16 km
Khuan Khanun	17 km
Khao Chai Son	28 km
Si Banphot	35 km
Pa Si Pa Phayom	38 km
Tamot	39 km
Bang Kaeo	40 km
Kong Ra	40 km
Pa Bon	50 km
Pak Phayun	66 km

By Car
From Bangkok, there are 3 ways.
Route : 1 The first is via the Phetchakasem National Highway No. 4 to Chumphon (Phathom Phon junction) into Ranong, Phang-nga, Krabi, Trang, and Phatthalung. The total distance is 1,140 km.
Route : 2 The second route is to Chumphon and then onto Highway No. 41 (Asia) to Phatthalung, a total distance of around 846 km.
Route : 3 The third route is to Nakhon Si Thammarat via Chumphon and Surat Thani, then onto Highway No. 403 and Highway No. 41 to Phatthalung. Transport Co. has daily Bangkok-Phatthalung services.
For more information, please call 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200 or Phatthalung Bus Terminal, tel. 0 7461 2070.
Check out bus timetables The southern line runs through Phatthalung town, Khuan Khanun, Khao Chaison, Pak Phayun, Pa Bon, and Bang Kaeo.
Trains leave the Bangkok Railway Station (Hualamphong) daily at 12.25 pm., 02.20 pm., 02.45 pm., 03.50 pm. and 10.50 pm.
For more information, please call 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020, Phatthalung Railway Station tel. 0 7461 3106.
Check out train timetables Phatthalung does not have an airport but can be accessed via those in nearby provinces. Please call Thai Airways International (Public) Co., Ltd. to make bookings at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000. Long Rua-Lae Nok Thale Noi Festival
When : Febuary - March
Location : Thale Noi at Amphoe Khuan Khanun
was first held in 1998 as a special activity to mark the Amazing Thailand project and promote the most important tourist destination of Phatthalung. The festival consists of eco-tourism activities lasting 1 month (14 February-15 March) when there are plenty of birds and Thale Noi is at its most beautiful. The festival takes place in the Thale Noi Non-hunting area. Daily activities include boating on long-tailed boats to observe flora and fauna, local performances, agricultural produce for sale, demonstrations of native life, and an assortment of local products for sale. When : October
Location : in front of Muang Phatthalung Municipal Office
is the most important festival of the province. This popular Buddhist tradition is held at the end of the Buddhist Lent when people have a Buddha image procession by land or water. Phatthalung normally has a land procession accompanied by drums to give the procession a good rhythm. When a procession from one temple passes another temple, the procession participants will challenge the temple people to come out and see who can beat drums to give the best rhythm. This tradition has evolved to become a grand festival of Phatthalung. It is held every October. Processions will go take Buddha images throughout Phatthalung city. The festival is held at Phatthalung Provincial Stadium and Saen Suk Lam Pam beach in Amphoe Muang. Activities of the festival include drum competitions of temples in the province, dramatic arts, boat procession contest, folk plays, religious ceremonies, water sports on Lam Pam Lake such as boat races and water boxing, exhibitions, and arts and culture demonstrations of Phatthalung and nearby provinces like reed mat making and coconut shell products.

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