Khlong Hu Rae
is in
Tambon Tha Madua, approximately 33 kilometres from Phatthalung city.
Take the Phetchakasem Road for about 20 kilometres, turn left onto Khao
Chaison-Chong Ke road (Highway No. 4081) and turn right at the Khao
Chaison district office onto a laterite road for around 5 kilometres to
the site. There are hired motorcycles in front of the office. Khlong Hu
Rae is a wide canal with clear water. The canal bed is sandy, with rocks
in the deeper parts. The canal is ideal for rest and swimming. Food
stalls and restaurants provide good food for tourists.
Shadow Play Handicrafts Village is at Mu 1, Ban Bang Kaeo, Tambon Tha Madua. It is about 9
kilometres from the Phetchakasem-railway intersection and 200 metres
from the railway to the centre. The total distance from Phatthalung city
to the village is about 36 kilometres. The village has 25 members, all
of whom make shadow play figures from hides in various styles made to
order. The work is delicate and beautiful. The products are sold
nationwide and exported to about 16 countries. For persons interested in
seeing and buying shadow play products, please contact Mr. Im Chanchum,
the centre’s president, or the Amphoe Bang Kaeo Community Development
Office at tel: 0-7469 -7380
