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Attractions of Khlong Thom



Wat Khlong Thom Museum

situated within the precincts of Wat Khlong Thom between km.69-70 on Phetchakasem Hightway, one km from the District Office, the museum features various kinds of artifacts discovered during excavations within an area called "Khuan Luk Pat" or a bead mound behind Wat Khlong Thom.  The discoveries include stone tools, stone and earthen ornaments in the shapes of animals and particularly beads from some 5,000 years ago.

 


Namtok Hin Phoeng

is located at Mu 8, Ban Hin Phoeng, Tambon Khlong Phon, a distance of 25 kms formt he District Office.  This is accessible via Phetchakasem Highway, (Krabi-Trang route) turning left at Kholong Phon and travelling a further 8 kms.  To reach the waterfall which runs down over a steep rock, one has to take a 400-m walk along the hillside.


Thung Teao Forest

is located in the area of Khao Pra-Bang Khram no-hunting zone next to the Bang Teao Village, 18 kms from Amphoe Khlong Thom.  It is a virgin forest with natural ponds, rare flora and species of birds.  A 2.7-km nature trail offers opportunity to study the environment.  Information can be obtained from the no-hunting zone office at Ban Bang Teao.


Namtok Ron

is located in the forest within Tambon Khlong Tom Nua, about 12 kms from the district town.  The source of this fall is from underground thermal water, hence the high temperature of the water.