Khao Pu–Khao Ya National Park

It spreads across three southern provinces: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Trang.

It is known for its diverse ecosystem and wide range of wildlife; consisting of 162 animal species.

Every year people gather to participate in a ceremony worshipping Ta Pu and their ancestors.

Around April to May people annually participate in "wan wang" which means "free day".

People will gently pour and sprinkle water on statues of Buddha first, then on monks and elders.

They also bring rice, garlic, shrimp paste, chili, coconuts, sugar cane, salt, onions, bananas, candles, and joss-sticks.

Hin Tan Hill is the highest peak of the park at 877 meters above sea level.

The center of the park is considered to be the demarcation line, separating Trang and Phatthalung Provinces.

The dividing line is a brook, the water source for people who live in both provinces.

Some hardwood plants such as Hopea odorata, Semecarpus curtisii King and Intsia palembanica Miq.

A parade of the local people in Phatthalung Province, celebrating the "Ching Pretah" ceremony
Traditional desserts decorated in trays
Afternoon View in the forest
Fern changing its color from green to blue
Lipstick palm
Ants filing back to their nest