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Amphoe Thung Song
Kuan Im Goddess Image
Kuan Im Goddess Image is a large white plaster image of
the popular Chinese goddess. Standing at a height of 19 metres,
it is easily visible from afar. She is posed in the benevolence
gesture, with the left hand holding a vase containing magic water
while the right holds a Lew tree branch. The image stands on a large
lotus beside a boy and a girl statue. A big dragon is paying homage
to the image. The image is situated in the middle of a large pond
surrounded by fountains. You can find this spectacular piece of
art at Sam Po Kong Foundation (Luang Pho To), Moo Ban Phatthana
Road, Tambon Pak Phraek, approximately 1 kilometre from Thung Song
market.
Namtok Yong National Park
Namtok Yong National Park, or locally known as Yong Sai
Yai waterfall, has a total area of 49,403.25 acres. Covering the
areas in Thung Song, Na Bon, and Chawang, it was proclaimed a national
park on December 10, 1987. The park’s pristine nature includes
the Yong Waterfall where streams converge into one giant rope-like
waterfall dropping from a high cliff to the large pool below. There
is also the Plieu Waterfall at Pa Praek, a smaller waterfall measuring
25 metres high. An ascent from Ban Nam Ron to the top takes about
1 hour. To get to the park, take the Nakhon Si Thammarat-Thung Song
Road for 50 kilometres, turn right, and drive for 3 kilometres to
the park. Tents are available for tourists. For more details, please
contact the park at Moo 2, Tambon Tham Yai.
Tham Talot
Tham Talot is 500 metres from Thung Song district office.
This is a small cave in Chai Chumphon Mountain. The cave can be
traversed from one exit to the other, hence, its name of Talot or
Lot (cut-through) cave. Inside is a huge reclining Buddha image
stretching the length of the cave. This sacred image is decorated
with murals of Lord Buddha’s life drawn by Mr. Naep Thichinnaphong,
a famous artist of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The area around the cave
has been developed into a park with a store selling food and drinks.
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