Tourist
Destination in Takuatung District
Suwankooha
Temple
This temple is located in Moo 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 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.
Raman
Waterfall situated near Suwankooha Temple , upon reaching the kilometer
31 marker, turn right to the waterfall, 7 kilometers away. This is
a medium-sized waterfall surrounding with forest and all year waterfall
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. |