Amphoe Takua Thung
Namtok Raman
This waterfall is located near Wat Suwannakhuha, take
a right turn at Kilometre 31 marker and keep going for another
7 kilometres. The medium size cascade is set amidst a grove of
big trees and the falls run all year round.
Tha
Nun Beach
From Highway No. 4, proceed towards Phuket using the Highway
No. 402. Before you reach Phuket island, you will arrive at the
Pak Phra straits, on both sides, you will see the beach. Every
year, sea turtles would come to lay their eggs at this beach.
Wat Suwannakhuha
This temple is located in Mu 2, Tambon Krasom. Take Highway
No. 4, (Phang-nga - Ban Khok Kloi route) for 7 kilometres and
upon reaching the kilometre 31 marker at Amphoe Takua Thung, there
is an asphalt road going to the right to the temple, one kilometre
away. The locals call this temple “Wat Tham”. This is
an interesting temple of all in Phang-nga since it is of historical
and archaeological importance. Within the boundary of the temple
is a mountain with numerous caves. Tham Yai (Big Cave) is located
at the lowest level and, inside, the total length of the cave
walls is decorated ceramic tiles, bowls as well as terra cotta
ware and Benjarong ware. It is also used as a temple and houses
various manners of Buddha images, one of which is a splendid reclining
Buddha image. You can also see many Royal Monograms inscriptions
on the walls of the cave.
