Amphoe Thai Muang
Ban Bo Dan Hot Springs
Ban Bo Dan Hot Springs, located in Tambon Na Toei, on the Andaman
coast. If you are coming from Phuket, pass through Khok Kloi intersection,
and keep going straight on. At the kilometre 6 marker, you will
see the entrance, then go another 3 kilometres further. The water
of the natural hot springs are laden with minerals such as sodium
and calcium, which are believed to relieve rheumatism, numbness,
and help lessen the tension of both body and mind, as well as
being beneficial to your complexion and hair. Mineral baths are
available daily.
Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National
Park
The park occupies an area of 45,000 rais (18,000 acres). It was
declared a national park on April 14, 1988. Interesting attractions
in the park include:
Namtok Lampi, located at Mu 6, Tambon Thai Mueang, on Phetkasem
Road (Highway No.4), between kilometre markers 32 and 33, and
taking an unpaved access road for another 1.5 kilometres. It is
a 6-tiered waterfall that runs all year round.
Namtok Ton Phrai can be reached by taking a 7-kilometre unpaved
access road between kilometre markers 28 and 29 and then continue
on foot for another kilometre. It is a huge waterfall that runs
all year round. Visitors are encouraged to visit the falls in
the dry season, as access will be easier.
Hat Thai Muang, located in the Thai Muang Sanitary area. Going
into the area, take the right-hand road for about 1.5 kilometres,
then drive another 5 kilometres on the beach road to the National
Park office. The 13-kilometre long beach has fine white sand and
runs along the Highway. The area is blessed with crystal clear
water. The recommended time to visit is between November and February.
Sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the shore, thus creating
a tradition of walking on the beach to watch turtles lay their
eggs on a moonlit night. When the eggs hatch, you can join in
releasing them into the sea during the Sea Turtle Festival in
March each year.
The
Chulabhorn Underwater Park Conservation Centre
This centre is near Thap Lamu pier, provides knowledge on undersea
natural resources to visitors and the public. The Centre is housed
in a 2-story building and exhibits the value and importance of
undersea natural resources and environment, the new aspects of
marine eco-tourism, and the wonders of the undersea world. Call
0 7644 3299-300 for more information.
