Nakhon Si Thammarat
 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.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is administratively divided into 21 districts and 2 sub-districts: Amphoe Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Amphoe Bang Khan, Amphoe Chalome, Phra Kiat, Amphoe Cha-uat, Amphoe Chawang, Amphoe Chian Yai, Amphoe Chulabhorn, Amphoe Hua Sai, Amphoe Khanom, Amphoe Lan Saka, Amphoe Na Bon, Amphoe Pak Phanang, Amophoe Phipun, Amphoe Phra Phrom, Amphoe Phrommakhiri, Amphoe Ron Phibun, Amphoe Sichon, Amphoe Tha Sala, Amphoe Tham Phannara, Amphoe Thung Song, Amphoe Thung Yai King Amphoe Chang Kland, and King Amphoe Nop Phitam.
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| Wat Phra Mahathat This was originally an old monastery of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Situated in the heart of the city, it is believed to have been constructed during the Srivijaya Period in compliance with the idea of the Mahayana Buddha school. |
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