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Mor Hin Khow
Promoted as the ‘Stonehenge of Thailand’, Mor Hin Khow is the most popular part of Phu Laenkha National Park . It comprises a line of five natural stone pinnacles, Grun Sao Hin , with tapered bottoms that rise to 15m.
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100 Tonson Gallery
Housed in a spacious residential villa, and generally regarded as one of the city’s top commercial galleries, 100 Tonson hosts a variety of contemporary exhibitions of all genres by local and international artists.
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Wat Pa Lelai
For something completely different, visit this temple 500m north of the burial site, across the little bridge. The awesome childlike murals in the two-storey building at the back are both enlightening and entertaining.
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Wat Hai Sok
Wat Hai Sok is right in the thick of the action, not far from Mut Mee Guesthouse on the river bank. It contains the Two Princesses Shrine and is a popular place to make offerings before and after crossing the river.
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Phu Wiang Museum
The Phu Wiang Museum, 3km before the park, has geology and palaeontology displays, including full-size models of the dinosaur species, including some animatronic models, that once lived in the area. Kids will love it.
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Tang Gallery
Bangkok’s primary venue for modern artists from China has edged its way to become one of the city’s top contemporary galleries. Check the posters in the lobby of Silom Galleria, where its located, to see what’s on.
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Tham Seua
Reached via a signposted track heading east off the national park headquarters road, 2km south of Hat Khlong Nin, Tham Seua has interesting tunnels to explore via guided one-to-two-hour tours (with individual headlamps).
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Excavation Sites
Enclosed excavation sites, including one with a partial skeleton of Siamotyrannus isanensis , an early ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex, can be easily reached on trails from the visitor centre or nearby parking areas.
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Hat Narathat
Just north of town is Hat Narathat, a 5km-long sandy beach fronted by towering pines, which serves as a public park for locals. The beach is only 2km from the town centre – you can easily walk there or take a săhm·lór .
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Ao Molae
Quiet, wonderfully secluded and unbelievably beautiful, Ao Molae has an exquisite white-sand beach backed by a ranger station , bungalows and a campsite, all a (very) hilly 4km walk/cycle south of Ao Pante Malacca.
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Ao Taloh Udang
The overgrown ruins of Tarutaos political prisoners camp can be seen at Ao Taloh Udang, 24km southeast of the park headquarters. Return long-tail charters from the jetty at Ao Pante Malacca cost 3500B (about three hours).
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Ko Usen
Ko Usen, one of the little islands opposite Hat Sunrise, has some good coral. Most resorts rent out mask and snorkel sets and fins for 50B each. Take care with long-tails, which dont always spot snorkellers and swimmers.
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Pirate’s Falls
Inland are a few short jungle trails and tumbling waterfalls, including the ramble up to Pirate’s Falls, which is rumoured to have been a freshwater source for pirates (and is more of a cascading river than a waterfall).
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San Jao Sien Khong
This is one of the city’s oldest Chinese shrines, and is guarded by a playful rooftop terracotta dragon; it’s also one of the best places to come during the yearly Vegetarian Festival. Its below the River View Guesthouse.
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Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram
Steps from Amphawa’s central footbridge is this graceful temple thought to be located at the place of the family home of Rama II (King Phraphutthaloetla Naphalai; r 1809–24), and which features accomplished murals.
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Pak Nam Chaiburi
Pak Nam Chaiburi serves fish on a shaky wooden deck right at the confluence of Huay Songkhram and Mekong rivers. The best way to enjoy the bucolic setting is by stopping here for lunch. The food and the scenery are superb.
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Dat Fa Mountain
For a postcard-worthy vista of the undulating coastline, head to Dat Fa Mountain, about 5km west of the coast along Hwy 4014. The hillside is usually deserted, making it easy to stop along the way to snap some photos.
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Hin Pousar
The Similans offer diving for all levels of experience, at depths from 2m to 30m. There are dive-throughs at Hin Pousar, with marine life ranging from tiny plume worms and soft corals to schooling fish and whale sharks.
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Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon & Naphapholphumisiri
About 3km before the summit of Doi Inthanon, Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Naphapholphumisiri are two chedi built by the Royal Thai Air Force to commemorate the king’s and queen’s 60th birthdays in 1989 and 1992, respectively.
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Nam Tok Mae Sa
Only 6km from the Mae Rim turn-off, Nam Tok Mae Sa is part of the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The cascade is a picturesque spot to picnic or tramp around in the woods for a bit and it is a favourite weekend getaway for locals.
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