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Nakhon Si Thammarat

นครศรีธรรมราช

Getting to Nakhon Si Thammarat

Base yourself in: Nakhon Si Thammarat town

Fly
Flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat airport.
Train
Overnight rapid and express trains from Bangkok.
Bus
About 12 hours from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal.

Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.

Places in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Weather by month

Regional guide for Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla). Best: Feb to Apr. How we rate months

  1. Jan Good
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Best
  4. Apr Best
  5. May Good
  6. Jun Good
  7. Jul Good
  8. Aug Good
  9. Sep Good
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Avoid
  12. Dec Mixed

Browse similar places across Thailand: national parks, mountains and viewpoints, waterfalls, temples, historical sites.

Nearby provinces: Phatthalung, Krabi, Trang, Surat Thani.

Common questions

What region is Nakhon Si Thammarat in?

Nakhon Si Thammarat (นครศรีธรรมราช) is in Southern Thailand. Nearby provinces include Phatthalung, Krabi, Trang, Surat Thani.

When is the best time to visit Nakhon Si Thammarat?

Feb to Apr is usually best. November is the hardest time: Wettest month on the Gulf side. Rough seas and ferry cancellations.

What is there to see in Nakhon Si Thammarat?

We cover 2 places here: Khao Luang National Park, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. Types of places: national parks, mountains and viewpoints, waterfalls, temples, historical sites.

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