General Information
Phatthalung
is an ancient city in southern Thailand. It is a land of mountains. In town is
Khao Ok Thalu, which is clearly visible from afar. Phatthalung is regarded as
the birthplace of the shadow play and the Nora dance. From ancient times to the
present, Phatthalung has been closely linked to Songkhla Province, particularly
in terms of geography, history and migratory settlements through many ages. During
the Srivijaya period (13th-14th Buddhist century), the Phatthalung community received
Indian cultural influence in the way of Mahayana Buddhism. In the reign of King
Ramathibodi I (U Thong) of Ayutthaya, Phatthalung became one of twelve royal cities.
Later during the reign of King Rama I in the Rattanakosin period, the king had
the Ministry of Defense oversee Phatthalung, upgraded it to secondary city status
and moved it to the mouth of Pam River.When
there was an administration reform in the reign of King Rama V, Phatthalung prefecture
came under Nakhon Si Thammarat prefecture until 1924, when King Rama VI relocated
the city to Tambon Khuha Sawan where it has been ever since. Upon the abolition
of the prefecture system in 1933, Phatthalung became a province outright. Phatthalung
city is situated on the west bank of Songkhla Lake, about 846 kilometres from
Bangkok. It has an area of 3,424.473 square kilometres and is divided into 10
districts and 1 sub-district, as follows: Mueang Phatthalung, Khuan Khanun, Pak
Phayun, Kong Ra, Tamot, Khao Chaison, Pa Bon, Bang Kaeo, Si Banphot, Pa Phayom,
and the sub-district of Srinagarindra. Boundary
North
- Borders Chauat in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Ranot in Songkhla.
South - Borders
Rattaphum and Khuan Niang in Songkhla and Khuan Kalong in Satun.
East - Borders
Songkhla Lake, Ranot, Krasae Sin, Sathing Phra, and Singhanakhon in Songkhla.
West
- Borders Nakhon Si Thammarat (Banthat) mountain range, Huai Yot, Mueang Trang,
Na Yong, Yan Ta Khao, and Palian in Trang. |
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