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Amphoe Sangkhla Buri
Mon Bridge
Also known locally as “Uttamanuson Bridge”, the
bridge links Sangkhla Buri and Mon villages. Thailand’s longest
wooden bridge, it is 850 meters long and crosses Maenam Songkaria.
In addition, it is a famous viewpoint from which to admire the merging
point of three rivers, Songkaria, Bikhli and Ranti.
Namtok Dai Chong Thong
This is a rather big waterfall, situated near Namtok Kroeng
Krawia, which flows into the lake of the Khao Laem Dam.
Namtok Kroeng Krawia
This roadside waterfall, 32 kilometres north of Thong Pha
Phum, is often visited by passers-by. The water cascades down a
limestone rock face under shady trees. It is most beautiful during
the rainy season.
Namtok Takhian Thong
This multi-tiered waterfall is located approximately 250
kilometers from town. To get there, travel along the route to the
Three Pagodas Pass, then turn left at the junction and go on for
10 kilometers and take another 40-minute walk to the falls. Visitors
are advised to use a four-wheeled drive car due to the road conditions.
Three Pagodas Pass
This pass is located approximately 240 kilometers from the
city or 22 kilometers from Sangkhla Buri. This rugged Thai-Burmese
border was once a strategic military route for both the Thai and
Burmese; however, it is currently a small border market. The three
miniature pagodas are memorials to the traditional invasion route
favored by Burmese soldiers during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767).
Visitors wishing to visit Myanmar are advised to obtain a pass,
which allows visitors to visit Burmese settlements from Sangkhla
Buri Immigration Office. A Fee of US$10 is applied. The border opens
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., depending on the political situation.
Wat Wang Wiwekaram
This extensive temple on the southern outskirts of Sangkhla
Buri edges on Khao Laem reservoir. The complex is constructed in
an unusual mix of Thai, Indian, and Burmese Buddhist architectural
styles, and the abbot ‘Luang Pho Uttama’ is highly revered
among local people, including tribal folk and Burmese.
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