This remains are located
on the back part of Tambon Ko Kho Khao, Mu 3 area,
Amphoe Khura Buri between the ends of Muang Thong Canal
and Thung Tuk Canal which is the mouth of Takua Pa River
area. Characteristics of the area are sand, plain,
covered with trees and some spots are brushes. The
reason why it is generally called by the villagers,
"Thung Tuk" is that there are at least three
archaeological remains. They look similar to a
building or sanctuary, on this sand plain in the brush
area. Parts and components of a Bhraman religious
place and religious symbols, such as stone carved into a
pedestrian shape with a pit at the bottom, it looks like
a base whereupon a Siva Linga or an idol is places.
In addition, pieces of Chinaware, earthenware, colored
glass containers as well as various types and colors of
beads, Indian coins are scatteredly found on the ground
of this Thung Tuk archaeological remains. The
majority of archaeological expert has resolved that
Thung Tuk was a location of an ancient port town where
Indian, Arabians, and Malayans were so well acquainted
due to its being an important spice market situated on
the west bank of the Malayan Peninsular. It is
located in a suitable locality having appropriate
natural circumstances to anchor in safety from big
storms. Besides its perfect natural resources, it
is situated nearby the deep open sea where big vessels
can access conveniently, and yet located on the mouth of
Takua Pa River which is also the center of water
communication.
Situated at
Tambon Le, some 14 kms. from Amphoe Ka Pong, the
monastery is where the sculptures of Narayana,
Laksaman, and Sita, all related to the
historical background of "Takola" (former name
of Ta Kua Pa), are enshrined. They also
attest to the spread of Indian culture to this
region.
Ka Pong Hot Spring
The mineral
spring of 65 °C is located at Tambon Tha Na, 8
kms from Amphoe Ka Pong.
This park covers an area of 45,000 rai and
was proclaimed as a national park area on
April 14, 1986. Places of interest in
the vicinity of this national park are:
Lampi Waterfall
This fall is
situated in Mu 6, Tambon Thai Muang, along the
Phetchakasem Highway (Highway No.4) Between Km
32-33, a laterite road of 1.5 kilometer branches off
on the left to the fall. Lampi Waterfall,
medium sized falls, has three levels each of which
is about 100 meters in height. The falls exist
all year round and more people like to visit during
rainy season.
Ton
Phrai Waterfall
At Km.28-29, a
seven kilometer laterite road branches off on the
left but a foot trip is still needed for another
kilometer to view the fall. This is a large
sized waterfall with cascading water all year round
a trip to see this waterfall with cascading water
all year round and a trip to see this waterfall
should be made during the dry season for traveling
convenience.
Thai Muang Seashore
This is located in
the vicinity of Thai Muang Sanitary area where a 1.5
kilometer asphalt road branches off on the right to
join the beach road for another five kilometers to
reach the office of the national park. Thai
Muang Beach is a 13 kilometer clean sandy beach
parallel to the Highway. The water is clear,
good for swimming; from November to February sea
turtles will come up to the beach for laying eggs.
This started a tradition of walking to observe
egg-laying turtles in the bright moon night.
After the hatching period there is also a turtle
releasing festival called "Turtle Walking
Tradition".
For accommodations
in the area of the national park, contact the
National Park Division, Foresty Department, Tel:
579-0529, 579-4842.
This waterfall is
in the vicinity of Tambon Bo Saen. To access
the waterfall, the same route to Sa Nang Manora Park
has to be used but one has to go further to Mu 3,
Tambon Bo Saen where a laterite road of 11 km
distance branches off the fall.
