If you want to spend your life in harmony with nature, you may want to visit Pak Payoon district in Phatthalung province, my hometown.
Especially if you stay next to the coast, you will see the picturesque seaview throughout the day, starting from the fascinating morning and ending with the wonderful evening sun.
The long wooden bridge leads you toward the sea or lake so you will be surrounded by the water while walking along the bridge.
Besides, it’s also the tranquil atmosphere and fresh sea breeze that will make you feel so good.
The sea or the large lake at Pak Payoon is unique; it has 3 water characteristics: fresh water, brackish water, and salt water.
Therefore, there are many three-watered giant freshwater shrimps in the sea or lake. These shrimps have a particularly delicious taste.
The method that the local people use to catch the shrimps is very interesting. They use just a simple cage with a net, called “Krachang” in the Thai language, and they use light to attract the shrimps to the cage. They have no need to use bait in catching the shrimps.
It’s the great wisdom of local people that is unique and it's the famous way of life of the local people in Pak Payoon that you must not miss.
Come and experience picturesque scenery of the sea or lake and spend your simple lifestyle in Pak Payoon, you will get full energy back home, for sure.