Khanom, Administrative district in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.
Khanom is an administrative district along the Gulf of Thailand coast featuring beaches and limestone mountains that define its landscape. The area sits within the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range, which shapes the geography of the territory.
The area was originally called Tranom and became its own district in 1959 after serving as a subordinate town of Nakhon Si Thammarat for centuries. This change in name and status marked a shift in how the territory was governed.
The place is known for local craftsmanship traditions, particularly the making of shrimp chili paste using recipes passed down through families.
You can reach the area via Highway 401, which branches to Route 4142 toward Don Sak or Route 4014 toward the southwest. These connections make navigation and travel through the district straightforward.
Local producers use traditional methods to make fish sauce and banana chips, products that few visitors know about but have been part of the local economy for generations. These handcraft techniques set the area apart from other coastal regions in Thailand.
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