Place of
Interest in Khlong Thom District
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Khlong Thom District
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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