Khanom Bay is located in Khanom district, on the east coast of Nakon Sri Thammarat and about 20 km away form ferry pier to Samui Island.
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Haat Nardan
The beach is located in the middle of Khanom Bay with white sandy beach, blue sea, quite atmosphere, clean with panoramic view of Khao Kor Khao, Khao Plao and several of accommodations.
Haat Pred
This beautiful long stretch beach located between Haat Nardan and Haat Naiplao The beach is slated a little, at low tide you can see wide piece of sandy beach while at high tide the water is not too deep. Above the beach are coconut orchards giving shades while the south-side is a rock-knoll that acts as a borderline between Haat Naipred and Haat Naiplao.
Haat Naiplao
The beach located in the southern of Khanom Bay and most famous and beautiful. Its half-circle curve runs along the mountains that stick into the sea with white sandy sand and white alternate with pebbles and rocks. There is a brook that flows from Hin Laad Waterfall. The sea is clear blue suitable for swimming.
Visit Kanom Bay
From Surat Thani route on Highway No.4 At Surat Thani, take Highway No.401 (Surat Thani-Nakhon Si Thammarat road) to Ban Khlong Leng intersection, then take Highway No.4014 to Amphoe Khanom. The total distance is 70 kilometers.
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Wat Phra Mahathat
Wat Phra Mahathat has the old name Wat Prabaromatat and is one of the most important and oldest temple in south of Thailand. The temple located on Rajadamnern Road, Tambol Naimuang, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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The chedi was created in Sri Lankan style and high 55.78 meters. The height from the lotus base to the gold top is 6.80 meters and on the top is fully covered by pure gold. There are a lot of building inside especially the royal building which has beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period. Besides, there are a lot of other important archaeological places such as Vihara Luang, Vihara Khien, Vihara Khot, Vihara Pho Lanka, museum, etc.
Visit Wat Phra Mahathat
Visitor can take mini bus direct to the Wat Phra Mahathat from city center.
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The old city walls
The old city walls were built with brick and mortar on all 4 sides. 
There were ramparts with boundary markers. On each corner stood a fortress, the north and south walls each had a gate called the Northern Triumphant Gate or Pratoo Chaisak and the Southern Triumphant Gate or Pratoo Chaisit, respectively. The size of the city measured according to the walls was 2238.50 x 456.50 meters. Next to the wall were the moats. On the northern side of the wall was Klong Noi (or what is now called Klong Nahmuang) that was dug to go into the Gulf of Thailand.
There were ramparts with boundary markers. On each corner stood a fortress, the north and south walls each had a gate called the Northern Triumphant Gate or Pratoo Chaisak and the Southern Triumphant Gate or Pratoo Chaisit, respectively. The size of the city measured according to the walls was 2238.50 x 456.50 meters. Next to the wall were the moats. On the northern side of the wall was Klong Noi (or what is now called Klong Nahmuang) that was dug to go into the Gulf of Thailand.Visit the old city walls
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