Phatthalung

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Phatthalung Thailand

Phatthalung is an ancient city in southern Thailand. It is a land of mountains. In town is Khao Ok Thalu, which is clearly visible from afar. Phatthalung is regarded as the birthplace of the shadow play and the Nora dance. From ancient times to the present, Phatthalung has been closely linked to Songkhla Province, particularly in terms of geography, history and migratory settlements through many ages. During the Srivijaya period (13th-14th Buddhist century), the Phatthalung community received Indian cultural influence in the way of Mahayana Buddhism.

In the reign of King Ramathibodi I (U Thong) of Ayutthaya, Phatthalung became one of twelve royal cities. Later during the reign of King Rama I in the Rattanakosin period, the king had the Ministry of Defense oversee Phatthalung, upgraded it to secondary city status and moved it to the mouth of Pam River.

How to get here

Car

From Bangkok, there are 3 ways. The first is via the Phetchakasem National Highway No. 4 to Chumphon (Phathom Phon junction) into Ranong, Phang-nga, Krabi, Trang, and Phatthalung. The total distance is 1,140 kilometres. The second route is to Chumphon and then onto Highway No. 41 (Asia) to Phatthalung, a total distance of around 846 kilometres. The third route is to Nakhon Si Thammarat via Chumphon and Surat Thani, then onto Highway No. 403 and Highway No. 41 to Phatthalung.

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Bus

Transport Co. has daily Bangkok-Phatthalung services. The trip takes about 13 hours. Air-conditioned buses, varying in 3 types, depart from Bangkok to Phatthalung at the following times:

VIP Bus: 6 p.m.

Standard 1 Bus: 7.30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Standard 2 Bus: 8.35 p.m.

For more information, please call 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200 or Phatthalung Bus Terminal, tel:0 7461 2070.

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Train

The southern line runs through Phatthalung town, Khuan Khanun, Khao Chaison, Pak Phayun, Pa Bon, and Bang Kaeo. Trains leave the Bangkok Railway Station (Hualamphong) daily at 12.25 p.m., 2.20 p.m., 2.45 p.m., 3.50 p.m. and 10.50 p.m. For more information, please call 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020, Phatthalung Railway Station tel: 0 7461 3106 or visit www.srt.or.th.

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Air

Phatthalung does not have an airport but can be accessed via those in nearby provinces. Please call Thai Airways at 1566 (information) or tel: 0 2280 0060 (reservation), in Trang at tel: 0 7521 8066 or 0 7521 9923, in Nakhon Si Thammarat at tel: 0 7531 1158, 0 7534 2491 or 0 7534 3874, and in Hat Yai at tel: 0 7424 5851-2, 0 7424 3711, or 0 7423 3433.

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Inter-district Buses

- Phatthalung-Saen Suk Lam Pam Beach passing Khao Ok Thalu, Wat Wang and Wang Chao Muang : 7 baht.
- Phatthalung-Khao Chai Son : 20 baht. 06.30-17.00 hrs.
- Phatthalung-Thale Noi : 17 baht. 20 baht for mini-bus. 06.00-17.30 hrs.
- Phatthalung-Khao Pu-Khao Ya : 20 baht. 15 baht to the park. 07.00-17.00 hrs.

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Phatthalung Buses

- Phatthalung-Nakhon Si Thammarat : 47 baht. 05.30-16.30 hrs. 1 bus/hour. 50 baht for express bus. 06.00-16.00 hrs. 1 bus/hour.
- Phatthalung-Hat Yai air-conditioned bus : 40 baht. Starts 05.00 hrs. 1 bus/30 minutes.
- Phatthalung-Hat Yai air-conditioned van : 50 baht. Starts 05.30 hrs. 1 bus/30 minutes.
- Phatthalung-Trang : 25 baht. Starts 05.00 hrs. 1 bus/hour.
- Phatthalung-Phuket : 07.30 hrs., 09.30 hrs., 10.30 hrs., 11.30 hrs.

Accommodations - Whare to stay in Phatthalung

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