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the market is the three-tiered
Krua Tom Nam
restaurant, with river views. Other restaurants
reflect the large Burmese and ethnic communities that live here; the large metal pots full
of tempting curries are typically Mon.
At night the illuminated hilltop
temple
casts an ethereal glow over a town that has long
gone to bed. To reach the temple, follow the riverfront road towards the main highway,
cross a footbridge and walk up.
As well as being within reach of Sangkhlaburi, the town is close to a growing number
of adventure activities.
Phuiyara Resort
(
www.phuiyararesort.com
;
r 1000-1500B)
has a zip-line, rope
bridge and climbing net course, along with ATV and trekking tours. It can arrange trips to
Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary.
South of Thong Pha Phum town is
Hin Dat Hot Springs
(admission 50B; 6am-10pm)
, which
has two soothing geothermal pools and a massage pavilion. The
bòr nám rórn
(hot
springs) is accessible via the Sangkhlaburi-Kanchanaburi bus on Hwy 323 (Km 105
marker) and is 1km from the main road.
Along the same road as the hot springs is
Nam Tok Pha That
(admission 200B)
, a pretty, multi-
level waterfall that doesn't get many visitors.
Kheuan Khao Laem
, known locally as Vachiralongkorn Dam, is 9km northwest of the
town. Some
bungalows
( 0 3459 8030; r 600-800B; )
are set within the grounds. Activities in-
clude golf, tennis, a shooting range and a boat tour of the dam.
Of the in-town accommodation,
Som Jainuk Hotel
( 0 3459 9001; 29/10 Mu 1; r 250-500B; )
is
near the market and has simple fan rooms or stone-walled bungalows with balconies. The
real bonus is June, the owner, who speaks English and can offer invaluable travel tips.
Baan Puttaraksa
(r 800-1200B)
, by the town's entrance, has clean rooms and a restaurant.
