This national park was declared a national park on April 14, 1986 and covers a total area of 45,000 rai. Thai Muang is a phrase indicating the end of the mining district, and indeed this area was formerly, from ancient time to modern, one of the great repositories of in the world. Mining has ceased, and little trace remains to the untrained eyes except in the name.
Tourist Attractions
Nam Tok Lampi
This is in Moo 6 of Tambon Thai Muang off Petch Kasem Rd. (Route 4) near km 32-33. A gravel road intersection is there. Turn left and go about 1.5 kms. The waterfall is medium sized and divided into three levels, each about 100 meters high. It flows year round.
Nam Tok Tone Pra
Nam Tok Tone Prai is a large waterfall with water flowing year round. At km. 28-29 of Petch Kasem Rd. is a gravel side road intersection. Turn left and go for 7 kms; park your vehicle. Then continue on foot another kilometer. The hike to the falls is most enjoyable during dry season.
Hat Thai Muang
This is a spectacular stretch of sand, 13 kms. Long with clear water and an adjacent golf course, Phang-nga’s first. At the Suka Peeban Thai Muang , turn right and about 1.5 kms on the asphalt road leading to the beach. At the beach, follow the road for another 5 kilometers. The beach is clean and swimming is excellent. From November to February, sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the beach. As a result, local inhabitants customarily go view the turtles on moonlit nights.