Cheap flight from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat from $30

It is the capital of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and District and is a city located in southern Thailand. It is the most ancient city in Thailand and has many buildings and ruins that have historical importance. It was previously known as the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom or the Kingdom of Ligor to European merchants until it was fully absorbed into Siam by altering it into a month after which it became a provincial capital in 1932 when the month on the system was abolished.

Tip: The city has a tropical rainforest climate and temperatures remain very warm to hot through the year so visitors are advised to prepare accordingly.

Getting to Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) is at a mere distance of about 16 km from the city, and it takes about 16 minutes to reach the city from the airport. Flights from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat can be easily found, as several airlines offer services. There are also many direct flights from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat; some flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat also have one connecting stop between them. Multiple cheap flights are operated by airlines like Thai AirAsia and Nok Air. The overall flight time varies between 1 hour 20 minutes to 5 hours depending on the duration of the layover in between.

Tip: In order to get the best deals and offers on your flight it is advised to plan your trip well in advance.

What to do

The coastal city is full of eclectic charms and teeming with the ancient site and picturesque nature spots. In the ancient temple of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan or Wat Phra Mahathat, there is an enormous Sri Lankan-style stupa namely Phra Borommathat Chedi, translated loosely into the Great Noble Relics Stupa. This is one of the holiest temples of Thailand is thus one of the main features of the city. There is also the Hindu Giant Swing, and the shrines of the Hindu Gods Shiva and Vishnu called Ho Phra Isuan and Ho Phra Narai respectively. The ancient art of shadow puppetry through Nang Talungs, i.e., small shadow puppets are carved from cow skins, can be appreciated at Suchart Subsin’s Nang Talung Museum. A bot trip at Khanom Beach in Hat Khanom-Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is an amazing experience as you also get to interact with pink Irrawaddy dolphins. There is also Kiriwong Village that gained its fame for having Thailand’s purest ozone is the best place for nature lovers with its clear streams and breathtaking greenery.

Tip: The best way to get around the city is through car rentals, private and shared taxi services so it would be preferable to make arrangements for transport beforehand.

What to eat

Nakhon has several cafes where you can have a hearty breakfast, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi along with English and American breakfasts with the option of also having Thai rice plates and Western baked goods. A cluster of good Thai-Chinese style coffee joints can be found in Bovorn Bazaar just south of the Chinese pagoda pedestrian bridge. For authentic Southern Thai fare, a good place to start is Klongtha Road where the shops display an assortment of curries kept warm with clay charcoal grills that offer a smoky flavour to modulate the ample chillies. Nakhom is also famous for its Khanom jeen, which is fresh sticky rice noodles that are served alongside a curry of choosing, hard boil eggs, and pickled and fresh vegetables. There are several places that specialize in this genre across town near Wat Phra Mahathat on Phan Yom Road. There are also a lot of options for seafood on Neramit Road that serve typical Thai dishes.

Tip: Nakhon Si Thammarat offers a variety of experiences that can be curated to specific tastes for which early reservations are recommended for a hassle-free stay.

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