Regional Profile
Nakhon is the second largest prefecture in the south. During the Srivijaya period, Nakhon is the dominant Buddhist place, 780km away from Bangkok, covering an area of 9942 square kilometers. In the west, there are plateaus and mountains. The terrain is high in the west and low in the east, forming a basin along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to its long history, Luokun (Nakhon Nakhon Nakhon Marat) is proud of its green primeval forests and rich vegetation, and is famous for its picturesque beaches and beautiful waterfalls. It may also be "Deng Liumei Country" recorded in Chinese ancient books.