“Our focus is nature and community. We feel it will appeal to Thais and international visitors now more than ever before, as it offers a chance for a personal detox – a chance to reset and get back in touch with nature,” revealed Ms. Pitsinee Tatniyom, TAT’s Director for Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Pioneering a nature-based vision for Nakhon Si Thammarat: (left) Mr. Apinan Phuakphong, Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat meeting Ravi Chandran, Special Advisor to Urasaya Property; (right) David Johnson of Delivering Asia Communications with Ms. Pitsinee Tatniyom, TAT’s Director for Nakhon Si Thammarat.
This call-to-action has been heeded by the private sector, and specialist tour operators have unveiled new itineraries for Nakhon Si Thammarat. For example, Tarzan Adventure recently launched a dragon’s back-style trekking program that takes experience-seekers on a journey into Khao Luang National Park, including mountain ridges, lush jungles, natural hot springs, surging waterfalls and mist- shrouded valleys and canyons.
Multi-day adventures are also available, including the chance to scale the 1,780-metre summit of Khao Luang, Thailand’s second highest peak. The 570km2 national park is also home to the 1.7km-long Hong Cave, the 19-tier Karom Waterfall, the crystalline waters of Klong Nam Sai, as well as numerous rivers and rock formations.
These geographical marvels, plus an array of flora and fauna, including 300 types of orchid, 340 species of bird, and large mammals such as leopards, tapirs and porcupines, makes this an outstanding option for wildlife and landscape photography.
Just a short drive from the national park, Sichon was recognized by world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet as one of the best 10 beaches in Thailand. This will be the location of Urasaya, a new residential and hospitality development that will promote eco-conscious, locally-inspired tourism.
Senior advisor to Urasaya is Mr. Ravi Chandran, formerly of Laguna Phuket and Banyan Tree Holdings.
Krung Ching Waterfall
“Nakhon Si Thammarat is like Thailand unplugged. It feels as unique and pristine as it was 30 years ago. Many travellers crave the Thailand of the past, before mass tourism arrived. This is the place where it still exists – a place to escape, to revive your senses and enjoy a detox from daily life,” said Chandran.
