Phatthalung Map and Travel Guide
Phatthalung Travel Guide
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.
When there was an administration reform in the reign of King Rama
V, Phatthalung prefecture came under Nakhon Si Thammarat prefecture
until 1924, when King Rama VI relocated the city to Tambon Khuha
Sawan where it has been ever since. Upon the abolition of the prefecture
system in 1933, Phatthalung became a province outright.
Phatthalung city is situated on the west bank of Songkhla
Lake, about 846 kilometres from Bangkok. It has an area of 3,424.473
square kilometres and is divided into 10 districts and 1 sub-district,
as follows: Mueang Phatthalung, Khuan Khanun, Pak Phayun, Kong Ra,
Tamot, Khao Chaison, Pa Bon, Bang Kaeo, Si Banphot, Pa Phayom, and
the sub-district of Srinagarindra.
Boundary
North - Borders Chauat in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Ranot in Songkhla.
South - Borders Rattaphum and Khuan Niang in Songkhla and Khuan
Kalong in Satun.
East - Borders Songkhla Lake, Ranot, Krasae Sin, Sathing Phra, and
Singhanakhon in Songkhla.
West - Borders Nakhon Si Thammarat (Banthat) mountain range, Huai
Yot, Mueang Trang, Na Yong, Yan Ta Khao, and Palian in Trang.
How to get there
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.
Bus
Transport Co. has daily Bangkok-Phatthalung services. For more information,
please call 0 2435 1199, 0 2435 1200 or Phatthalung Bus Terminal,
tel:0 7461 2070 or visit www.transport.co.th.
Rail
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.railway.co.th.
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.
Distance from Amphoe Mueang to Neighbouring
Districts
Khuan Khanun 17 kms.
Khao Chaison 28 kms.
Pak Phayun 66 kms.
Kong Ra 40 kms.
Tamot 39 kms.
Pa Bon 50 kms.
Si Banphot 35 kms.
Bang Kaeo 40 kms.
Pa Phayom 38 kms.
Srinagarindra 16 kms.
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