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  Nakhon Si Thammarat Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nakhon Si Thammarat (often in short Nakhon, Thai นครศรีธรรมราช) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, at the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand.
The area around Nakhon Si Thammarat was part (according to some scholars even the centre) of the Srivijaya kingdom from the 3rd century until king Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai occupied it and added it to his kingdom.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is subdivided into 21 districts (Amphoe) and 2 minor districts (King Amphoe).
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 Nakhon Si Thammarat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thai นครศรีธรรมราช;) is a town in southern Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Si Thammarat province.
The chedi is the symbol of the Nakhon Si Thammarat province, present in the seal of the province.
The district of Nakhon Si Thammarat (Amphoe Mueang) is subdivided into 16 communes (tambon).
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 Tsunami News for Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
The 2005 projected population for Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand is 151,693
landbridge stretching from Tap Lamu to Sichon in Nakhon Si Thammarat province on...
...in hospitals in Phangnga, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani.
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 Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat is an ancient city in Southern Thailand with evidences of civilization in religion, arts and culture.
At that time Nakhon Si Thammarat had a close relationship with Lanka or Ceylon and the Lankawong Sect of Buddhism was brought in to the extent that it bore great influence upon the local dwellers.
Nakhon Si Thammarat was ruled by Siam during the golden Reign of King Rama the Fifth who thereafter changed its administration by appointing "Chao Muang" or Lord of the Province to be in charge of overall administration.
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 Nakhon Si Thammarat : Introduction | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nakhon Si Thammarat, one of the oldest cities in south Thailand, has long been its religious capital.
Because of Nakhon's spiritual influence, it was eventually adopted by the rulers at Sukhothai and became the country's official religion.
Nakhon Si Thammarat came to be known as Muang Phra or Town of Monks.
www.frommers.com /destinations/nakhonsithammarat/3008010001.html   (434 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in Southern Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is 780 kms south of Bangkok.
Nakhon Si Thammarat, the second largest province of the South and the land of predominant Buddhism during the Srivijaya Period, is 780 kms.
In addition to its great history, Nakhon Si Thammarat boasts pristine verdant jungles abundant with luxuriant vegetation and is also noted for picturesque beaches and beautiful waterfalls.
www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/nakhon_s.html   (1431 words)

  
 Nielloware in Thailand - Context : Nakhon Si Thammarat
Either as the place of origin of Niello in Thailand or as a recipient of the craft from Ayutthaya the role of NST is one of prominence.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is situated in the vicinity of the Isthmus of Kra.
However, historian Hall [30] credits Wyatt with a more accurate dating supported by old documents that indicate control of Nakhon Si Thammarat by Sri Lanka from 1130 to 1176 C.E. During that time there was a struggle over the control of the port between the Sinhalese, the Burmese and Khmer forces.
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 Remarks by Ambassador Ralph Boyce in American Corner Opening Ceremony, February 11, 2005 at Nakhon Si Thammarat ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We are honored that Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University has partnered with the American Embassy to establish this facility in the upper South of Thailand.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is an ideal place for an American Corner as it has long been a center of education for the upper South region.
This Corner is open to the public and will serve all the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat and the surrounding area, including university and high school students and any community member who wants to gain a better understanding of the United States, its culture and society.
bangkok.usembassy.gov /news/press/2005/nrot006.htm   (828 words)

  
 Bangkok Post Sep 28, 2000 - Weaving a more sustainable future DISCOVER THAILAND: Khiriwong has recovered from tragedy ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Limestone is illuminated by torchlight at the Khao Wang Thong cave in Khanom.
Nakhon Si Thammarat has many spots waiting to be explored, and it certainly can offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of tourism scenes elsewhere.
Farther from Khanom, toward Si Chon, are mountains lush with vegetation and tropical forests that push close to the coast.
www.bangkokpost.com /horizons/280900_Horizons01.html   (1882 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A native of Nakhon Si Thammarat, she is one of 150 masseuses at the beach who have registered with the tambon Karon municipality and pay an annual fee of 520...
Nakhon Si Thammarat governor Sawat Klaewthanong said he had received warrants to search homes of suspected weapons owners who had failed to turn in their...
Nakhon Si Thammarat MP Tripol Johjit, a Democrat executive, said the party expected to add to its House seats in the South despite Thai Rak Thai's stepped-up...
www.4newz.net /world/nz/Nakhon_Si_Thammarat.html   (3428 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat : Interesting Story Powered by ShoppingAA.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Although Nakhon Si Thammarat features on few tourist itineraties, the most historic town in the South is a lively centre with several attractions.
Nakhon Si Thammarat, the second largest city, is located some 861 kms.
The beauty and completeness of the park, its fascinating nature, the park's efforts to encourage the local community and tourists to be aware of the importance of nature, and its excellent tourist service system have all combined to help the park win the 1998 Thailand Tourism Award in the natural destination category.
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 Nakhon Si Thammarat - Thailand - accommodation and information. Southern hotels and resorts
It occupies an area of 9,942.5 square kilometers having high plateau with mountains and jungles in the west then sloping down towards the east and becoming basin along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand.
There are rapid and express trains from Bangkok Railway Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
2800060 and THAI Nakhon Si Thammarat at tel.
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 Thailand - Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat is a southern Thai coastal province edging the Gulf of Thailand.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is divided into 16 districts and 2 sub-districts.
Besides that, Nakhon Si Thammarat was also a major center of Buddhism some 1,700 years ago, during the Sri Vijaya period.
www.marimari.com /content/thailand/popular_places/southern/nakhon/nakhon.html   (413 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat Province -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The province is located on the shore of the (An arm of the South China Sea between Indochina and the Malay Peninsula) Gulf of Thailand on the east side of the (A peninsula in southeastern Asia occupied by parts of Malaysia and Thailand and Myanmar) Malay Peninsula.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is subdivided into 21 districts ((Click link for more info and facts about Amphoe) Amphoe) and 2 minor districts (King Amphoe).
The district Chaloem Phra Kiat was created in 1996 together with Chang Klang, but was elevated from King Amphoe status to Amphoe status before the other ones, hence the jump in numbering.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/N/Na/Nakhon_Si_Thammarat_province.htm   (370 words)

  
 Kingdom of Thailand : Nakhon Si Thammarat, Southern Region
Nakhon Si Thammarat The second largest city with a great history before becoming a province, this first grade city controlled various subjected cities and towns.
Wat Phra Mahathat This was originally an old monastery of Nakhon Si Thammarat situated in the heart of the city.
Old City Wall It was first constructed during the period of Phraya Si Thamma Sokarat and later rebuilt twice during the periods of King Ramesuan and King Narai the Great of Ayutthaya.
www.kingdom-of-thailand.com /nakhonsithammarat.htm   (1097 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - Your gateway to all Britannica has to offer!
The walled town of Nakhon Si Thammarat, one of Thailand's oldest cities, lies near the coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
Founded more than 1,000 years ago, it was the capital of a powerful state that controlled the middle portion of the peninsula; it was often called Ligor until the early 20th century.
Carlo Levi wrote Cristo si è fermato a Eboli (Christ Stopped at Eboli), a moving account of his exile during Fascism; after his death, Quaderno a Cancelli (Notebook from the Gateways), a diary of his blindness and last days, was published.
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 Songkran Festival (Nakhon Si Thammarat Province) - Thailand Grand Festival
Nakhon Si Thammarat has been a centre for Buddhism and culture in Southern Thailand since ancient times.
The Phra Boromathat Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main wat or temple, houses the presiding Buddha image known as the Phra Buddha Singh.
A procession escorting the Phra Singh Buddha image from the Provincial Hall to Tung Tha Lat; the Phra Singh Buddha image is bathed with lustral waters.
www.thailandgrandfestival.com /festival.asp?festID=300   (583 words)

  
 Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand consists of 14 provinces: Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, Phangnga, Phuket, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.
The region, located on the peninsula, extends from Chumphon to the Thai-Malaysian border and is bordered in the east by the Gulf of Thailand, to the west by the Indian Ocean.
After the disintegration of the empire in the 13th century, Nakhon Si Thammarat became an independent kingdom and extended its power over other cities in this peninsula before it was brought under the dominion of Ayutthaya in the 14th century.
www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/i_south.html   (691 words)

  
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Nakhon Si Thammmarat is a larrge province located in the south
Si Thammarat is 780 kms (497 miles) by highway.
(02) 280-0060, or THAI (Nakhon Si Thammarat) at (075) 342-491.
www.bangkoksite.com /NakhonSiThammarat   (60 words)

  
 Travel guide / Thailand / Thailand / South Thailand / Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat is the second largest city in Southern Thailand (after Hat Yai) and is noted for its cultural and historical background.
The city was a center of Buddhism during the Srivisaya period and has several interesting places, among them numerous Buddhist and Brahman temples.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province covers an area of 9,942.5sqkm (3,838sqmi) and is divided into 16 districts and 1 sub-district.
www.cockatoo.com /english/thailand/thailand_south8b.htm   (86 words)

  
 NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - The greatest history of the South.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - The greatest history of the South.
It occupies and area of 9,942.5 square kilometres having high plateau with montains and jungles in the west then sloping down towards the east and becoming basin along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand.
There are four important rivers: Tapi, Pak Phanang, Pak Phoon and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Nakhon Si Thammarat (often in short Nakhon, Thai นครศรีธรรมราช;) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, at the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand.
The area around Nakhon Si Thammarat was part (according to some scholars even the center) of the Srivijaya kingdom from the 3rd century until king Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai occupied it and added it to his kingdom.
The article about Nakhon Si Thammarat Province contains information related to Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Geography, History, Symbols, Administrative divisions and External links.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Nakhon_Si_Thammarat_Province   (382 words)

  
 U.S. Ambassador Opens American Corner in Nakhon Si Thammarat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Boyce said, “We are honored that Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University has partnered with the American Embassy to establish this facility in the South of Thailand.
“Nakhon Si Thammarat is an ideal place for an American Corner in Thailand.
Five American Corners are operating in Thailand in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Pattani, Yala, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
bangkok.usembassy.gov /news/press/2005/nrot008.htm   (293 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat is now a large City and is a City of historical and archaeological significance having its beginning in prehistoric times, living and evolving through all periods of cultural and religious change.
From the 7th C Nakhon Si Thammarat was a major City.
This is a museum displaying art and artifacts from the region of Upper South Thailand and hence its importance.
www.thailandsworld.com /index.cfm?p=158   (504 words)

  
 Nakhon Si Thammarat Info
The province of Nakhon Si Thammarat is the largest in southern Thailand.
Khun Suchart is accepted as the master of the art and as well as receiving many awards he was invited to perform for His Majesty the King in 1985.
The park is situated less than 10 km west of Nakhon and is named after Khao Luang, the tallest peak in southern Thailand at 1,835 m.
www.traveller2000.com /province/nakhon_si   (747 words)

  
 Immediate position in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Southern Thailand
In EF Nakhon Si Thammarat the majority of the workload involves teaching children and teenagers.
Nakhon Si Thammarat town is the centre of Buddhism in the South, with a history dating back to the Srivijaya period.
History permeates the town, with an almost intact old city wall dating to the 13th century, various Brahman shrines and old temples with the most famous being Wat Phra Mahathat and its massive 1,500 year-old chedi containing relics of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
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 Welcome To PITI RESORT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Located at the North of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Piti Resort is less than an hour drive away from the city.
It is one of the many resorts in the Nakhon area offering an extensive range of accommodation, harmonizing with natures beauty as well as coinciding with a magnificent coastal scenery, which is surrounded by the fisherman villages..touching then the atmosphere of a traditional lifestyle.
Whether you're looking for adventure or seeking quieter pleasures, spending time in the resort's natural grounds is a wonderful way to refresh and rejuvenate all your senses…making PITI RESORT, a perfact and ideal place to stay and enjoy.
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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotels : Thailand Hotels @ thaihotels.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
1 hotels, resorts, guesthouses and other accommodation in Nakhon Si Thammarat can currently be booked through our site at great discounts (up to 75% off published room rates with advance pre-payment).
Please note: Star ratings for hotels in Thailand have to be taken with a grain of salt, as there is not established rating system yet in Thailand.
Please contact the webmaster@thaihotels.com with any suggestions or if you experience problems using our web site.
www.better2travel.com /nakhon_si_thammarat   (190 words)

  
 Penang to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
There's a pool of turtles on the way in, all clamouring to get on the tiny concrete island to stand on their fellow inmate's backs.
Looking at the pages from the LonelyPlanet, it didn't seem that there was anything special to see in Phattalung, but the temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat seems interesting.
At the junction, I had to ask some of the bikers the way to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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