Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotels

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is on the east coast of Southern Thailand, and shares borders with Krabi Province, Phatthalung Province, Surat Thani Province and Trang Province, as well as the Gulf of Thailand. Nakhon Si Thammarat, the second largest province of the South and the land of predominant Buddhism during the Srivijaya Period, is 780 kilometres from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 9,942 square kilometres consisting of high plateau and mountains in the west then sloping down towards the east and becoming a basin along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to its great history, Nakhon Si Thammarat boasts pristine verdant jungles abundant with luxuriant vegetation and is also noted for picturesque beaches and beautiful waterfalls. If you're searching for less-trodden paths and fewer faràng, then this relatively non-touristy province might be the gem you're looking for. Much of it is covered with rugged mountains and forests, its verdant jungles teem with lush vegetation and it was once the last refuge of Thailand's communist insurgents. Its eastern border is formed by the Gulf of Thailand, and much of the provincial economy is dependent on fishing and prawn farming. Along the north coast there are picturesque beaches and pristine waterfalls where solitude and serenity rule the day and Western tourists are few and far between. The province also boasts Khao Luang National Park; known for its beautiful mountain and forest walks, cool streams, waterfalls and orchards. Besides fishing, Nakhon residents earn a living by growing coffee, rice, rubber and fruit (especially mangkhút, or mangosteen).