Nakhornnayok |
History
Nakornnayok is a province situated in the central region, believed to have been an ancient city in the Tarawadee
Era. There is an evidence proving the existence of walls made of soil and canal banks found in the Donglakorn Sub-district. However, the name Nakornnayok, on the east side, is proven to be the forefront of battles in the Ayuthaya Dynasty. During the U-thong Dynasty, in the year 1894 (B.E.2437), former King Rama V decreed the sub-division of the ruling administrative regions. Nakornnayok then belonged to the Prachinburi administrative region until 1902 (B.E. 2445). Later on, King Rama V mandated to abolish the ruling administrative region system and shifted into provincial administration. Nakornnayok was then only a fraction of the Saraburi-Prachinburi province. Afterwards, Nakornnayok had been recognised as an independent province.
During the Krung-Sri Ayuthaya era, Baan Na, the former name of Nakornnayok, had plentiful of plains and forest with a vast area of paddy fields. However, resident farmers were frustrated not reaping anything despite their toil in agricultural endeavours. People then began evacuating also for the reason of avoiding the common flu-like sickness in the area. Later on, the King knew about the situation so he passed an order to abolish taxes on plantation in order to bring back the townsfolk who had fled. From then on, people began returning to their former homes creating an even larger community. The townspeople had always been used to calling "Muang Na-Yok" which when translated into English means "State of paddy fields, free from plantation taxes". Until now, Thai people still call the province "Nakorn Na Yok - a state of paddy fields, free from plantation taxes".
Topography
The area is generally flat in the north eastern part close to Dong Phyayen Mountain, to
its central and southern direction are Khao Yai, Khao Khiyaw, Khao Changok, and Khao Nangrong mountains, to name a few. These mountains are the sources of the magnificent streams and waterfalls.
Nakornnayok has an area of 2,122 sq. kms. along the boundary of Saraburi province, in the northern region; and towards the west is Pathumthani province. Nakornnayok is divided into 4 districts, viz. Muang, BaanNa, Ongkarak, and Pakphlee. The total population reaches 248,055; of which 122,980 are male, and 125,075, female. (Survey as of June 2001)
Weather
Nakornnayok has three seasons, namely, Rainy, beginning in the month of June until October; Cold season, November to February; and Hot season, March to May. The average temperature ranges from 27-28?C (83-85?F).
Travel
Presently, the only means of transporta-tion going to Nakornnayok province from Bangkok is by car or other public land transportation. You can go either by National Highway 305 (along Klong Rangsit) passing through Ongkarak District (approx. 105 kms.) or by National Highway 1 passing through Suwannasorn Road and then on to National Highway 33 (approx. 137 kms.).
Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok from the Northern Bus Terminal (Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road). There are 2 route options, as follows:
1. Bangkok-Rangsit-Ongkarak-Nakornnayok
First Class (Air-conditioned)
F No. 58 (Bangkok-Nakornnayok)
Fare : 72 Baht; Five trips daily
First trip: 06.55 hours
Last trip: 17.10 hoursSecond Class (Air-conditioned)
F No. 920 (Bkk-Nakornnayok-Prachinburi)
Fare : 56 Baht; Nine trips daily
First trip: 05.25 hours
Last trip: 16.45 hours
2. Bangkok-Hinkong-Nakornnayok
First Class (Air-conditioned)
F No. 59 (Bkk-Nakornnayok-Prachinburi)
Fare : 92 Baht; Leaves every 30 minutes
First trip: 04.30 hours
Last trip: 21.00 hours
Second Class (Air-conditioned)
F No. 59 (Bkk-Nakornnayok-Prachinburi)
Fare : 71 Baht; Leaves every 30 minutes
First trip: 05.50 hours
Last trip: 18.10 hoursAside from these buses, you can also go by buses No. 60 and No. 921 (Bkk-Nakorn-nayok-Aranyaprathet); No. 967 (Bkk-Ongkarak-Nayroi Military School [JorPorRor] and then taking another bus for another 7 kms.). For further details, please contact the Northern Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road.
Tourist Spots
The old Central Shrine was made of wooden poles of about 1 metre long and at the tip of the poles were sculptures of lotus flower. The old Shrine was erected nearby the ancient city walls, but then in the year 1910 (B.E. 2453) the reigning monarch observed that it was dilapidated so he instructed to install a new shrine at the "Red Building" of provincial school for girls, Sri Nakornnayok School. Later on, a new shrine was erected alongside Na-kornnayok river in the Chalerm Phrakiat Rama IX Public Park. The shrine was majestically built in order to serve as a sweet garland for the province of Nakornnayok.
The sacred image of Buddhist Patriarch Luang Pho Siarnakorn, revered by the local towns-folk, can be visited at Bunnarakitaram (Wadtam) Temple. It is surmised that the image was unearthed in the year 1952 (B.E. 2495) somewhere in a Nakornnayok liquor distillery, close to Nanghong Temple, Tachang Sub-district, Muang District. In the year 1968 (B.E. 2511) Mrs. Phol Rodurai established a house of worship in honour of Luang Pho Siarnakorn.
The colossal Wad Yai Thakhinaram Temple, one of the oldest temples ever, is located alongside Nakornnayok river in Baan Yai, Muang District. It is told that during the French-Laotian war, Vientianne inhabitants who suffered defeat found refuge in this place passing through the southern route and Baan Yai Lao in Muang District. A temple was built in the year 1780 (B.E. 2323) calledWad Yai Lao and in 1941 (B.E. 2484) the name was changed to Wad Yai Thakhinaram Temple.The Temple, constructed by Vientienne crafts-men, has a width of 6 metres, length of 10.15 metres, height of 10 metres and is surrounded by glass walls. The temple is adorned with porcelain roof, sculptured wooden doors, a frame of a giant raising a bludgeon with gods joined together in its feet and waist. The glass walls boast an arc of Eastern-style architecture. At each door are two sculptures of European soldiers armed with bludgeons. A pagoda can be seen westward outside the glass walls.
The Biggest Reproduction of the Emerald Buddha Image in Thailand
The Buddha image is enshrined at a peak of a mountain in Kiriwan Temple, which is one of the oldest temples, more than 100 years old of existence. Kiriwan Temple is situated on Nakornnayok-Thadan Road, Muang District, Nakornnayok. The distance from the town centre to the Temple is approximately 9 kms. The Image of the Emerald Buddha is made of Resin, 49 inches in width and 32.9 inches in height, weighing 1 ton and is adorned with 7 karat genuine diamonds, more than 2,000 pieces of emerald, and countless Ruby stones.
Commemorative Monument of the Japanese Forces, Division 37
Found at Phrahomanee Temple, Km. 5 Sarika-Nangrong Falls Road, Sarika Sub-district, Muang District, Nakorn-nayok. The monument was erected by the Japanese Comrades Association Division 37 in the year 1992 (B.E. 2535) for commemoration of the 7,920 Japanese men who were lost in the Oriental War of 1939-1945 (B.E.2482-2488), buried nearby a temple. Apart from this, there is a zoo beside the temple with numerous animals such as elephants, cows, buffalos, bulls, deer, etc. There is still an old picture of the lord Buddha, which is believed to have been installed by the Lao people who migrated during the fall of Vientiene. Presently, the image of the lord Buddha can be found in this temple.
Source of Ancient Literature, Donglakorn House
Better known as Donglakorn town, located at Donglakorn Sub-district, was successfully registered as one of the national ancient spots on 8th March 1935 (B.E. 2478). Donglakorn town, an ancient town known as Lablae Town - 9 km. south of the town centre, has walls made from soil and ditches surround-ing the town. The locals refer to the place as "Sankhoo Muang" (Town Ditch), which serves as a gateway to central Thailand.
The most noticeable part is the division into 2 parts; the first part dates back to the 14th-16th Buddhist century - of Dvaravati culture - and the second part between 17th and 19th Buddhist century - of Khmer culture and the dynasty prior to Sri Ayudhya. It is assumed that there is importance about Srimahasoth Town, which is 55 kms. away, and the ancient artifacts found such as the gold-plated, little-finger-sized Siern image, crab figure ring, elephants, bronze ring, glass wiper, stone wiper, bronze earrings.
According to Lablae historical records, this town, which used to be a forest, belonged to Queen Khom. Whoever wanders around the place would have very little chance to get out as gigantic trees flourish the surroundings. On the day the trees were being cut-off sounds from a fiddle, a flute, and string instruments resembled an orchestra and as if there was a stage play being performed, hence the name "Dong Lakorn" (Forest of Stage Play).
Chaopho Khundan Shrine
The Shrine, found on top of a cliff in Pornhamanee Sub-district, Muang Dis-trict, Nakornnayok, is frequented by the locals for reverential worship. Following the records, Chaopho Khundan worked as a Revenue Officer during the SriAyudhya dynasty. In the year 1587 (B.E. 2130) under the reign of Great King Phranarewasora-maharaj, his bravery was proven when he fought against and drove out Khmer forces who tried to invade the kingdom and enslave Thais particularly from Prachinburi province. Simultaneously, Thailand was at war against Burma. Khundan assembled an assault force, mainly from Nakornnayok, on Changok mountain that would retrieve Prachinburi and Nakornnayok provin-ces and defeat Khmer invaders. During World War II, the Japanese troops led an army on Changok mountain and tried to demolish Chaopho Khundan Shrine but then miraculous powers crushed the Japanese invaders killing a quite number of their men.
Khao Nangbuat Landmark
This awesome landmark, dating back 1858 (B.E. 2401) on the 8th night, 12th month of the year of the cock, is found at the summit of Nangbuat hill in central Sarika Sub-district, Muang District, about 9 kms. away from the town proper. Nangbuat Hill is 100 metres high, and has 227 concrete staircases to its peak. A festival is celebrated every 5th month of the year.
PhraPhut Chay Shrine
The shrine, which is a rock painting on Changok mountain, is situated nearby the NaiRoi Military School (JorPorRor), Pornmanee Sub-district, Muang District, Nakornnayok. A group of soldiers constructed the marble flooring in the shrine and somehow the writings of PhraPhut become much clearer. The townsfolk then regarded the place as one of the sacred grounds in Nakornnayok, with festivals being celebrated in the 3rd month of every year.
NaiRoi PhraChulajomklao (JorPorRor) Military School
The School can be visited at Pornmanee Sub-district (near Changok mountain), Muang District
about 14 kms. away from the town proper. This military facility is used to educate and train aspirants joining the Thai Army. The entire school lies on a 19,290 Rais (approx. 1,543.2 ectares) piece of land. Apart from the lecture buildings and association of aspirant soldiers, the facility is open to the general public for tourism and sporting events.
JorPorRor Military School Centennial Museum
The Museum boasts a collection of military artifacts such as weapons, ammunitions, military uniforms used in the past wars, wax models, and war chronicles. The Museum features a wax figure of His Majesty King Rama V as one of its highlights.
Tourism Activities
You can enjoy a variety of fun-filled sports activities such as kayaking, biking, mountain trekking, both real and artificial rock climbing, walk rallies, as well as, cycling rallies.
In addition, there are also some other sporting facilities, such as golf courses and driving ranges, skeet shooting and firing ranges, snooker clubs, karaoke entertainment, luxurious accommodation, conference halls, restaurants, youth camps, and many others. For further details, please feel free to contact our Tourism Centre on 0 3739 3010, extension no. 62960-3.
Pheun BaanThai Phwan
You may take some time to drop by this museum located at Wat Fangkhlong Temple, Pakplee District. The museum shows a collection of Thai grains ranging from the past until the present, the famous Thai "Seen" fabric, grindstone, a tank for boiling coffee the ancient way, old farming equipment, tools for weaving clothes, craftsmanship, and around the temple there is a community weav-ing clothes/mats and making salted eggs preserved with sweet-smelling banyan leaves.
Sarika Falls
Sarika Falls can be found at the Khao Yai National Park, Sarika Sub-district, Muang District, Nakornnayok. Distance from the town centre using the National Highway 3049 (northeastern route) is 12 kms. and then another 3 kms. turning left towards National Highway 3050. Short cuts can be taken overlooking majestic falls flowing down from about a height of 200 metres in 9 stages. There is a falls basin on every stage where you could enjoy a cool, refreshing dip. There is abundant water during the rainy season and water becomes scarce in the summer season. At the foot of the waterfalls, you can find food stalls, souvenir shops, and bathrooms. If you prefer to drive, there are signs leading to the falls. Admission fees are 20 Baht for adults, and 10 Baht for children.
Sarika Cave
The Cave is located near Sarika Falls and is the place where Ajarn Man Purito used to meditate on Buddhism during 1917-1920 (B.E. 2460-2463). You can find slopes and a place of worship honouring Ajarn Man inside the cave.
Nangrong Falls
The Falls is in the boundary of Khao Yai National Park, Hintang Sub-district, Muang District, Nakornnayok. The distance from the town centre is approximately 20 kms. through National Highway 3049 (northeastern route). Short cuts can also be taken overlooking some not-so-high but astonishingly beautiful falls. It is not advisable to take a dip during the rainy season due to the very strong water current. There are bathrooms available at the foot of the falls.Admission FeesBuses/Coaches 150 Baht
Cars 50 Baht
Vans 100 Baht
Motorbikes 10 Baht
Adults/Children 5 Baht
Ka-ang FallsKaong Falls can be visited at Srikaong Sub-district, BaanNa, From the town proper take Suwannasorn Road reach-ing BaanNa District and just right across the Police Station there is a junction leading to Kaong Falls (about 11 kms). Aside from the refreshing waterfalls, you can find an image of the lord Buddha enshrined on top of a hill and a centre for cultivating plants near the rocky streams.
Wangmuang Falls
Another revitalising falls can be found at Nahinlad Sub-district, Pakphlee District, a 16-km drive. Water passes through rock layers and then on to a basin with naturally striking surroundings.
lanrak FallsKlanrak Falls, previously called Tad Hin Kong Falls, is situated at Sarika Sub-district, Muang, Nakornnayok. You can get there passing Sarika-Nangrong falls, turning left by Prachakasem intersection, then straight on to Km. 8 for about 5 kms. more. The water flows from a very narrow stream diving into a wide rock basin beside a small hill. Such a splendid view makes it different from other falls. It is best to visit the falls during the rainy season as there is very little water in the summer.
Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai occupies a vast area of approx. 2,168 sq. kms., surrounding the borders of Nakornnayok, Nakornrachasima, Pra-chinburi, and Saraburi provinces. The National Park offers you breathtaking landscapes, virgin forests, streams, waterfalls, and various species of flora and fauna. The highest peak at Khao Yai is Yodkhao Laem which boasts a height of 1,292 metres above sea level. Khao Yai was listed as the first ever National Park in Thailand on 18th September 1962 (B.E. 2505).
Travelling to Khao Yai is very convenient with smooth asphalt roads. From Noenhom intersection, you can reach the centre of Khao Yai (41 kms), where the office is located, by taking National Highway 33. You can also continue going from Noenhom intersection to Nakornrachasima Province through Mitraphap Road, Pakchong District, about 81 kms.
Various spots allow you to view the picturesque scenery such as Km. 30 Thanarat Road (from Pakchong), KhaoKhiew Hill (cliff), and Km. 9 on the road going to KhaoKhiew.
Most tourists prefer to visit the following falls due to convenient road access:Wenrok Falls. Situated in the south of Khao Yai National Park, in Pakphlee District. From the Muang District centre, proceed to the east on Suwannasorn Road until you reach Noenhom intersection or Naresuarn circle, then turn left towards National Highway 3077, which leads to the entrance of Khao Yai (Km. 24). You can reach Wenrok Falls on a foot path which is a 2-metre hike. The falls has 3 stages with the first stage measuring about 60 metres in height, and the second and third stages, in an angle of 90?, have a combined height of not less than 150 metres. The falls has very strong water current especially in the rainy season.
Kongkaew Falls. This is a rather small falls emanating from Lamtakhong Brook, about 100 metres from the Park Office. Not far from the falls, you can find a bridge crossing Lamta-khong Brook which borders Nakornnayok and Nakornratchasima provinces.
Haewsuwat Falls. Falling about 25 metres in height from a cliff, you can find this breath-taking falls at the end of Thanarat Road. In the rainy season the water current, which also originates from Lamtakhong Brook, is rather strong while during summer it is sparse.
Haewsai Falls. If you feel craving for more adventure, you will find the Haewsai Falls, 5-metre high/wide, next to Haewsuwat, which is only about a 30-minute walk (approx. 1.5 kms). This is a must-see view especially during the rainy season.Phak Kluaimai Falls. Just a kilometer walk from Thanarat Road, on the way to Haewsuwat Falls, this "average-sized" falls also emanates from Lamtakhong Brook. The front of the cliff is naturally adorned with banana plants, with which the falls is known for.
In addition to all these falls, there are still quite a number of spectacular falls that can be visited only on foot, viz. Huaykrokde, Haew-prathun, Phakrachai, Tadtaphu, Kwanghaew, Maeplong, Phachompoo, Phataad, Manao, Taadtakhong, etc. You may acquire more information from the Khao Yai National Park Office or call 0 2561 4292-3 ext. 718 and 720; or 0 3731 9002.Khao Yai National Park Admission Fee:
Local Thai Tourists Adult 20 Baht
Children 10 Baht
All Foreign Tourists Adult 200 Baht
Children 100 BahtEntrance Fees for Vehicles are as follows:
Bicycles 20 Baht
Motorbikes 30 Baht
Cars/Vans 50 Baht
Buses/Coaches (24 seats) 100 Baht
Buses/Coaches (24 seats up) 200 Baht
Trucks (1-4 Tons, 4-wheeler) 200 Baht
Trucks (4 Tons, 6-wheeler) 300 Baht
*No Entry to 4 Tons, 6-wheels up Trucks
Wangtakrai Park
Wangtakrai, owned and managed by Muen Nakornsawan Sakpinij Asso-ciation and Momratchawong Ying Panthip Boripatr, is situated at Hintang Sub-district, Muang, near Nangrong Falls, about 16 kms. from the town centre. The Park, lying on an area of 1,500 Rais land (120 hectares), is adorned with a variety of fascinating ornamen-tal plants and trees. A road is constructed for the viewing pleasure of those who prefer to go around by car. You may want to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet at the park from morning till night or opt to stay overnight (please refer to the details in accommodation).
Entrance Fees:
Individual (adults & children) 5 Baht
Cars (not exceeding 5 people) 50 Baht
Vans/Pick-up (not exceeding 10) 100 BahtApart from this, the townsfolk of Tanghin Sub-district organises a wide array of interest-ing tourism activities, including agriculture and handicraft such as wooden face sculptures, flower vases, bamboo document holders, lamps, and many others. You can avail of these wonderful items from the shacks by the roadside. Nakornnayok is renowned for its handicraft production; you can actually see some locals carving wood at the shops while tending their customers. Not far from Wang-takrai, you will find a group of Thadan villagers whose main occupation is fruit plantation and maintain other vocational trades such as Thai traditional massage, fruit carving, Thai confec-tionery, etc. Accommodation is arranged with the respective homeowners referred to as "Homestay".
Chao Pho Ongkarak Shrine
This Shrine can be visited by the Nakorn-nayok River, Sansaimoon Sub-district. And so the story goes that as King Phra Chulachomklao ascended the throne he made a Royal visit to the province of Prachinburi passing through Nakornnayok River and stayed over near the Chao Pho Ongkarak Shrine.
Ornamental Flowers and Plants Cultivation Centre
By the roadside of Klong 15, Ongkarak District, you will see a wide array of ornamental flowers and plants, which is dubbed as the biggest plant cultivation centre in Thailand. Several kinds of plants, ranging from miniature Bonsai plants to large species, are on display for domestic and export distribution. Tourists may purchase from the Centre situated at Moo 11 at very reasonable, wholesale prices, or simply just take a look at the variety of stunning flora from the beginning of the Klong turning right (approx. 4.5 km.) down to Santi Dhamma Raj Bumrung Temple.
Saithong Reservoir
Found at Khao Phra, Muang District, this astonishing a small reservoir surround-ed by mountain ranges can be reach-ed, approx. 15 kms, by turning left from Sarika-Nangrong Road at Km. 1 along Khao Durian Road. About 2 kms. up from the Reservoir, you can find Saithong Waterfalls, which is a 30-minute walk. The falls is not that large but has abundant supply of water the whole year round.
Huay Prue ReservoirAnother reservoir in Khao Phra, Muang District, is Huay Prue, about 11 kms.from Sarika-Nangrong Road going to Km.1 down to Khao Durian Road. This naturally attractive Falls, surrounded by dirt road, has water throughout the year and is currently being developed for tourism which will boast relaxing guest houses and water sports facilities, including kayaking, canoing, and windsurfing.
Tourism Activities
Trekking at Khao Yai, Nakornnayok
This annual trekking activity takes place at Khao Yai National Park between the months of December and June (except during the rainy season) to supplement tourism activities in the province of Nakornnayok and increase awareness on the importance of nature and environmental conservation. There are 4 routes that can be chosen from, i.e.
Route 1 "Nangrong Falls - Khao Yai Nat'l Park"
F Pass through Saiyonghin Falls, Haew Mahesak Falls, Taadtamong Falls, Taadtakong Falls, Taadtaphoo Falls, and finally Manao Falls; 25-km distance for 3 days and 2 nights.
Route 2 "Nangrong Falls - Mae Plong Falls"
F Follow the Wangtakrai Canal, Somphungyai Brook, passes through Kaenghin and Lanhin beaches reaching toward Mae Plong Falls; 16-km distance for an overnight stay.
Route 3 "Nangrong Falls - Saiyonghin Falls - Klongruam - Khao Thamon"
F Turn about from Nangrong Falls; 14-km distance for an overnight stay or one-day trip.
Route 4 "Nangrong Falls - Saiyonghin Falls"
F Follow Nangrong Canal, passing by Saiyonghin Falls; 8-km distance for a one-day trekking.Thongphrai Trekking Services
The Nakornnayok Provincial Office offers tour guides, equipment rentals on tents, sleeping bags, etc. For more information and reservations please contact the Office on telephone nos. 0 3731 1273.
Rafting at Nakronnayok Canal
The most appropriate time for rafting begins in the month of June until October, starting off from Wangtakrai Bridge or Thadan Bridge all the way through Nakornnayok Canal
Festivals & Traditions
Sweet Plum
This annual festival is held between February and March in front of the Town Hall. The purpose is to introduce sweet plum and other varieties of fruit and handicraft produced in Nakornnayok. During the festival, there are contests, shows participated by school children, and exhibitions by both private and government sectors.
Flower Festival
The Annual Flower Festival can be observed between March and April along Klong 15, Tambol Bang Plakod, Amphur Ongkarak. There are contests ranging from ornamental flower arrangement to garden landscaping.
Nakornnayok Natural Heritage
Another festival, the Natural Heritage conducted from May until July of every year on Suwansorn Road, boasts many
interesting activities including Exhibition on the Wondrous Things of Nakornnayok, Special Delectable Dishes, Bicycle Racing, Canoeing and Rafting, Forest Trekking, and strolling around Nakornnayok through many different routes.Merit-Making
The TakBardThevoRohana is celebrated during the month of November (Lunar Month) as the first day of Buddhist Lent. Many monks will walk down from Mondop Wat Khao Nang Boaj to receive merits, some in form of food.
Sart Thai and Dragon Boat Racing
You may watch the spectacles of this traditional festival in the month of October every year around Wat Tawipol Rangsarn, Ongkarak. There are Thai candy making competitions (Krayasart) and Dragon Boat Racing.
Souvenirs
A Variety of Local Goods & Novelty Items
There is a variety of locally-made goods and novelty items you can avail from the Province of Nakornnayok ranging from delectable pastries/delicacies to usable items, not to mention the sweet assortment of fruit, i.e. plum, sweet green orange, pomelo, durian, lemon, etc.Marble Production
Marble making takes place nearby the Nakornnayok Hospital in Muang District and by the intersection leading to the JorPorRor Military School. Marbles products range from vases to kettles, clocks, bracelets, lanterns, name plates for desks, and a lot more.Bamboo Products
In Sarika Sub-District, Amphur Muang, various bamboo products are produced ranging from carved faces made of bamboo roots to boat sails. You may avail of these beautifully made souvenirs at the Sarika Falls, Nangrong Falls, and Wangtakrai.
Brooms
These brooms, made from a special sort of grass called "Mai Mhok" and "Mai Phai Hin", can be availed from stores across Nakornnayok Province. The production centre is situated in Sarika Sub-District, Amphur Muang; Nahinlad, Khrokrowad and Nongsaeng Sub-Districts.Rugs/Mats
Other products, i.e. door rugs, sleeping mats in many sizes, etc. are produced in Khaopherm Sub-District, BaanNa District. You may avail these products at some furniture shops in BaanNa market.Mango Tree Products
Carved products such as vases, cande-labra, bowls, etc. made from mango trees are made in Saimool Sub-District, Ongkarak District. You may enquire about other products by calling them on 0 3739 1706.
Fabric
Weaved fabrics and other clothing mate-rials are specially made in a selection of beautiful colours produced in front of Wat Fangklong Temple, Koway Sub-District, Pakphlee District.Salted Eggs
Nakornnayok-made salted eggs are good smelling with the aroma of pandan leaves. You may visit the production centre in the front
Great-Tasting Delicacies, Great for Souvenirs
Nakornnayok offers an assortment of pastries for your friends back in the city. Delectable "Shell Chuan Chim" goods such as Chinese bakery items are produced at BaanNa market, BaanNa District, and sold out at stores around Nakornnayok. Other pastries include banana chips, potato chips & taro chips, available at Sarika Falls and Nangrong Falls. For your sweet-tasting desire and good health, Nakornnayok also offers you a wide variety of fruit, e.g. star apple, plum, garcinia, kaffir lime, mango, lemon, etc., some of which are preserved, sweetened, and made available the whole year round. You may drop by at the BaanYai intersection, Amphur Muang, or at any Mae Baan Dong Chok Dee zones.
Accommodation and other Convenience Facilities
IN-TOWN ACCOMMODATION
"Kobkuea Palace" 420 Thongchai Road
( 0 3731 1633, 0 3731 1644
96 Rooms (air-conditioned/electric fan options)
Room Rates 200-900 Baht"North Bungalow" 145 Moo 5, BaanYai Sub-district, Sarika-Nangrong Road
( 0 3731 1814
40 Rooms (air-conditioned/electric fan options)
Room Rates 180-380 Baht"Panjai" 342/1 Suwannasorn Road (just in front of Nakornnayok Hospital)
( 0 3731 1399
42 All air-conditioned Rooms
Room Rates 350-500 BahtOUTSIDE TOWN ACCOMMODATION
"Krua Manao Guest House" 34 Moo 4, Sarika Sub-district, Muang District
( 0 3732 8327, 0 3732 8313, 0 1430 4846
11 All air-conditioned Guest Houses
Rates 750-1,350 Baht"Jakdao Garden Homes Resort" 45/6 Moo 2, Pornmanee Sub-district, Muang District
( 0 3739 3162-3, 0 1212 9669
35 Air-conditioned Rooms/Guest Houses
Rates 900-4,000 Baht"Cholapreuk Resort" 64 Moo 10, Baan Prao Sub-district, BaanNa District
( 0 3738 2092, 0 1213 9146, 0 2513 1351
58 All air-conditioned Rooms/Guest Houses
Rates 1,400-3,000"Chochamuang Resort" 92 Moo 2 Sarika Sub-district, Sarika-Nangrong Road, Muang Dist.
( 0 3738 5220
20 All air-conditioned Guest Houses
Rates 800-3,500 Baht"Phodaeng Resort" 124 Moo 2 Sarika-Nangrong Road, Sarika, Muang District
( 0 3732 8265-7
40 Guest Houses (air-conditioned/fan options)
Rates 500-3,500 Baht"Royal Hills Resort" 100/3 Moo 2, Sarika-Nangrong Road, Sarika, Muang District
( 0 3732 8407-9, 0 2722 7206-10
90 All air-conditioned rooms
Room Rates 1,800-5,000 Baht"Ruean Rabrong Samosorn NayTaharn Rong Riyan NayRoy JorPorRor" Changok Hills, Pornmanee Sub-district, Muang District
( 0 3739 3120, 0 2241 2691-4
28 All air-conditioned Rooms
Room Rates 600-1,500 Baht"Wangtakrai" Moo 1, Sarika-Nangrong Road, Sarika Sub-district, Muang District
( 0 3738 5164-5
24 Guest Houses (with electric fan)
Rates 500-1,800 Baht"Wangree Resort" 143 Moo 12, Kaophra Sub-district, Muang District
( 0 3731 9500, 0 3731 3576, 0 1924 1990,
0 2641 4816-9
122 All air-conditioned Rooms
Room Rates 1,400-1,700 Baht"Sida Resort" 120 Moo 3, Sarika-Nangrong Road, Hintang Sub-district, Muang District
( 0 3738 5156-7, 0 2223 5395, 0 1994 3191
247 All air-conditioned Rooms/Guest Houses
Rates 1,200-8,000 Baht"Baan Suan Sarika Resort" 148/3 Moo 1, Sarika-Nangrong Road, Sarika, Muang District
( 0 3732 8391, 0 1820 1053
12 All air-conditioned Rooms
Room Rates 1,100-3,600 Baht"Ingdoy Resort" Saibaan Tadhinkong-Namtok Lanrak Road, Sarika, Muang District
( 0 3738 6400
8 All air-conditioned Guest Houses (13 Rooms)
Rates 800-1,500 BahtCamp Sites
Sarika Boy Scout Camp Site, found at Moo 11, Sarika Sub-district, Muang District, is a camping ground for pupils, students, and the youth especially for training and other activities. The camp site has 4 cabins and 10 marquees readily available for campers. There are also cabins for facilitators and trainers. Other facilities include a large meeting room, bathrooms. Daily service fees are quoted at 10 Baht for adults, and 5 Baht for children. For reservations, interested parties may contact the Provincial Education Officer of Nakornnayok on tel. no. 0 3731 1481.
PhraChulajomklao Military School orga-nises training camps for the youth and the general public. Those eligible for training at the camp range from students of Prathom 5 (Grade 5) or higher to corporate staff and interested groups. The ratio of trainers to trainees is 1:25.
The Infantry Headquarters can accommodate 150 trainees. Registration fee is 20 Baht/person/day. You can join in either one of the two courses each year.
1st Course starts from January-March
2nd Course starts from July-SeptemberThe School for Military Officials can house 100 trainees. Registration fee is 60 Baht/person/day. Training is conducted from Friday-Sunday, beginning in May until October. Please call 0 3739 3010-4, ext. 62960-1
The Canoe Rowing Camp is situated at 245 Moo 1, Sarika Sub-district, Muang District. The camp has a space for tents and activities, and apart from this the camp has bicycles, canoes, and tents for rent. The camp can accommodate approximately 500 people. Call 0 3738 5042 or 0 1863 4197 for details.
Suradit Valley, at Baan Hub Mey, Hintang Sub-district, offers accommodation, training centre, and other services for groups of up to 5,000 participants. Space rental fee for a group of 20 people is 300 Baht/person/night (including 2 meals). There are 27 guest houses
