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Nakhon Si Thammarat Travel: Nakhon City, Lan Saka, Pak Phanang 2015
Travel Nakhon City, Lan Saka, Pak Phanang 2015 http://www.hotsia.com > Nakhon Si Thammarat > Travel Nakhon City, Lan Saka, Pak Phanang 2015 Travel information for Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Lan Saka, Pak Phanang. Traveling in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat sour curry, Southern food in Lan Saka, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Cha Niao Kai breakfast shop, Pak Phanang food and dining. Recommended hotels in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Lan Saka, Pak Phanang 2015. I traveled by Nok Air flight from Bangkok.
Arrived in Nakhon Si Thammarat city, then stayed at P'Jo's house, Ocean Smile Tour in Lan Saka. Stayed there for two nights, explored local lifestyle, went to Ban Khiri Wong, ate fresh mangosteen in Lan Saka. Then stayed one night in Pak Phanang, ate local food, walked around the city and morning market. I returned to visit and stayed one more night at Wak Rong. In total, I stayed four nights on this Nakhon Si Thammarat trip. Nakhon Si Thammarat is famous for its very spicy Southern food. I ate at Uncle Na's Kitchen.
In front of the Lan Saka Tourism Service Center, I ate spicy stir-fried stingray that was very satisfying and delicious, making my eyes water. Truly, Nakhon curry is known for its strong flavors. Other breakfast favorites of locals include sticky chicken rice with a strong, rich Southern-style hot tea, which Mr. Hotsia really enjoyed. Regarding the local lifestyle in Nakhon Si Thammarat, villagers like to raise fighting bulls for contests at the bullfighting arena. Each house carefully ties and decorates their bulls' horns. This is the way of life for the people of Nakhon.
Also, I saw many houses raising red-whiskered bulbuls hanging in front of their homes. In the morning, when I walked during the monks' alms round, I heard birds singing along the way. Lan Saka district in Nakhon Si Thammarat province is known as the area with the best air quality in Thailand. This 'best' rating is based on air quality measurements averaged over several months, not just one month. Actually, northern or mountainous areas in the north also have good air quality, but not year-round like Lan Saka. In Lan Saka district, tests were conducted at Ban Khiri Wong, which is a watershed forest area. Lan Saka is surrounded by forests, so the air is very fresh. When the air is good, it brings delicious fruit flavors. Lan Saka is said to have the best mangosteen in Thailand, with large fruit. I ate at the mangosteen sorting area where they buy fresh fruit from villagers. They said the largest fruits are exported to China, the next grade goes to department stores, and the lowest grade is sold in Thai markets for general consumption. Besides mangosteen, there are also local durian and rambutan. If you come in August like me, you won't miss them.
As for Pak Phanang district, it used to be an important port city, second only to Phuket. Later, maritime trade declined, and fish catches decreased. A seawall was built to prevent seawater intrusion into the Phanang River, making Pak Phanang today look quiet. There are many swiftlet condos, but reportedly not as many as before. However, Pak Phanang still has interesting food culture and local lifestyle.
I like this kind of town, not crowded, with friendly locals. On this trip, although I didn't explore the city extensively, I drove around the city. I recommend that for convenience, stay in Nakhon Si Thammarat city. If you have your own car, drive to Lan Saka or Pak Phanang, and visit Talumphuk Cape. Accommodation in Lan Saka may be limited and walking around is minimal. Pak Phanang is not very large either. Unless you want to experience local life deeply, stay in Ban Khiri Wong, but having a car is more convenient.
In Pak Phanang, there are red songthaew buses running back and forth, offering a classic travel experience. Mr. Hotsia enjoyed the trip on September 8, 2015. After landing from Nok Air, headed to Lan Saka. GPS coordinates: 8°21'40.043"N, 99°47'30.473"E - Lan Saka Tourism Information Center. They are developing it as a tourism information center. Southern food at Uncle Na's Kitchen. Lan Saka Tourism Service Center at 8°23'48.905"N, 99°48'58.745"E - the best air quality in Thailand. Pa Khian's Khanom Jeen shop.
8°22'33.557"N, 99°48'29.387"E - Bought a hat at Lan Saka evening market. Lan Saka Tourism Service Center, morning tea shop atmosphere. A friend brought me souvenirs. Stayed at Pak Phanang Hotel. Salted mullet roe spicy salad at Krua Nang restaurant, the owner bought it for me. 8°20'49.697"N, 100°11'58.763"E - Pak Phanang city atmosphere, swiftlet condos, morning atmosphere in Pak Phanang, traditional Hainanese chicken rice, Pak Phanang ferry boat, Pak Phanang sticky meat.
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