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Emerald Pool
This hot spring originates from a warm stream in the
lowland forest of Khao Nor Juji which is supposedly
Thailand's last piece of virgin and fertile forest.
The intensity of the pools turquoise colored water
varies according to the light and time of the day
so visitors determined to see the real emerald color
should plan to visit at dawn or early in the morning.
The pool, which can be visited all year round, charges
and entrance fee of 20 baht. To get there, take Highway
No. 4 to Khlong Thom District, then turn left to Route
No. 4038 to Lam Hap Sub-district. The Emerald pool
is located along the way, with clear signs posted.
Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary
Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary is located
at Ban Bang Tiao, 18 kilometers from Amphoe Khlong
Thom. Major attractions in this Sanctuary include
a 2.7-kilometer nature trail through lowland forests,
the Emerald Pool and a variety of natural habitats.
The forest is home to rare birds like Gurney's Pitta,
Rufus-colored Kingfisher, Black Hornbill, and various
kinds of plants. Visitors are allowed to stay overnight
but they have to bring their own tents.
Namtok Hin Phoeng
In order to see this 3-level waterfall, which drops
from a height of 800 meters, visitors have to take
a 400-meter walk along the mountainside after arriving
at the lower basin. The waterfall is situated 25 kilometers
from Khlong Thom District and can be reached by driving
along Highway No. 4 (Krabi-Trang), turning left at
Khlong Phon Market and proceeding for another 8 kilometers.
Namtok Ron Khlong Thom (Hot shower waterfall)
The waterfall, located quite near to the Emerald pool,
is in a shady forest area with numerous hot springs.
The hot springs and cool streams converge on a slope
to form lovely cascades of warm water with a temperature
of 40-50 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit is
from 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to
5.00 p.m. To reach the waterfall visitors should travel
45 kilometers from town to Amphur Khlong Thom, then
take Sukhaphiban 2 Road for another 12 kilometers.
The admission fee is 10 baht per person.
Wat Khlong Thom Museum
The Museum exhibits various artifacts discovered during
excavations of an area called "Khuan Luk Pat"
or a bead mound behind Wat Khlong Thom. Unearthed
artifacts include stone tools, bronze implements,
metal coins, pottery shards, ceramic and stone decorative
art and colored beads that are over 5,000 years old.
This Museum is situated within the compound of Wat
Khlong Thom between Kilometer marker 69-70 on Phetchakasem
Highway, one kilometer from the District office.
Provided by Tourism Authority
of Thailand
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