Shopping

Advertisement

Nielloware items and shadow puppets are among the top local buys. Lying directly south of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung presents a traditional picture of Thailand’s Far South, and combines natural and cultural sights well worth exploring. From mountains, forests and high plateaus in the west, the eastern side of Phatthalung slopes down to the upper shores of Songkhla Lake, while culturally the province is distinguished as the original home of two famous southern entertainments such as Thai shadow play and the enchanting Manora dance.

Ads

Ebook version