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Amphoe Phrom Khiri
Ban Plai Uan
Ban Plai Uan in Moo 5, Tambon Phrom Lok is at the foot of
Khao Luang near Phrom Lok waterfall. Most residents cultivate fruit
orchards. The Nature Conservation for Jungle Trekking Club is located
here. One can trek 5 kilometres from the village to Phiman Mek waterfall,
which is 1,505 metres above sea level. Along the way are many interesting
flora, fauna, caves, streams, and the gigantic red palm of the genus
Caryota, which is a plant with very unique features. For more information,
please contact the Ban Plai Uan Nature Conservation Club, tel. 0-7533-8633.
Mueang Nakhon Reception House
Mueang Nakhon Reception House was built to receive His Majesty
the King (Rama IX) and H.R.H. Crown Princess Maha Chakri when they
visited the city. It is located in an old fruit orchard of the Thongsamak
family who built the house for the royal family on behalf of the
city’s people. The area is covered with various kinds of native
fruit trees and has been decorated with beautiful and shady plants.
The house is open to the public daily, except Wednesdays and when
the royal family is there.
Namtok Ai Khiao, or Nai Khiao Waterfall
Namtok Ai Khiao, or Nai Khiao Waterfall, is in Tambon Thon
Hong. It is 30 kilometres from the city on Highway No. 4016, on
the same route as Phrom Lok waterfall. At the 26-km marker, turn
left onto the road and continue for another 3 kilometres. Originating
from Khao Luang, this waterfall has 9 levels, which are Nan Chong
Sai, Nan Bang Bai, Nan Mai Phai, Nan Sua Phan, Nan Buppha Sawan,
Nan Hin Kong, Nan Hua Chang, Nan Sai Kwat Lan, and Nan Fa Faet.
The surrounding area is still a dense jungle. Both sides of the
falls are covered with betel gardens. The locals call the betel
Phlu Pak Sai because of its hot flavor and sweet scent. The view
of Khao Luang is best viewed from here.
Namtok Phrom Lok
Namtok Phrom Lok is in Tambon Phrom Lok. It can be reached
via Highway No. 4016 (Nakhon Si Thammarat-Phrom Khiri) to the 20-km
marker, then turn left onto Highway No. 4132 for 5 kilometres. This
is a large waterfall with wide and lovely rock platforms. It originates
from the Nakhon Si Thammarat mountain range and flows down 4 levels,
which are Nan Bo Nam Won, Nan Wang Mai Pak, Nan Wang Hua Bua, and
Nan Wang Ai Le. The water flows past many kinds of flora before
going to Khlong Tha Phae and ending in the Gulf of Thailand in Tambon
Pak Phun.
Wat Khao Khun Phanom and the Khao Khun
Phanom Scientific Study Centre
Wat Khao Khun Phanom and the Khao Khun Phanom Scientific
Study Centre is in Moo 3, Tambon Ban Ko. From the city, use Highway
No. 4016 to the 21-km marker, past Phrom Lok market, then take a
right-hand road for 2.5 kilometres. Wat Khao Khun Phanom is a temple
of historical and archaeological importance. The temple has a cave
lined with a brick wall and marked with heart-shaped stones marking
the limits of the temple similar to those along the city wall. The
front wall has plaster designs decorated with Chinese porcelain.
In the cave are about 30 bronze Buddha images and a bronze Buddha’s
footprint. Several smaller connecting caves branch out from the
main cave like an elaborate fortress maze. Many believe this is
where King Taksin the Great used to stay. Others say it was the
rest stop of Princess Kesini, daughter of Chao Nara Suriyawong,
the lord of Nakhon Si Thammarat during 1769-1776.
On the way up Khao Khun Phanom is the Khao Khun Phanom Scientific
Study Centre that provides knowledge on science, technology, the
environment, and eco-tourism to the public. The Khao Khun Phanom
community is a cultural community. There is a training camp activity
and a grouping called the Tourism to Study Fruit Orchards by Bicycle
Club. For more information, call tel. 0-75 34-5154.
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