Puek Tian Beach

Puek Tian Beach (Thai: หาดปึกเตียน, RTGS: Hat Puek Tian, pronounced [hàːt pɯ̀k tīa̯n]) is a beach of the Gulf of Thailand, located in Tambon Puek Tian, Amphoe Tha Yang, Phetchaburi Province, western Thailand, about 21 km (13.5 mi) from City of Phetchaburi in the middle between Cha-am and Chao Samran Beaches.

Puek Tian Beach and statue of Phisuea Samut

Puek Tien Beach is a beach that is different from the other, where it is quiet and not very crowded. Highlights of this beach is the statue of the characters from Phra Aphai Mani, the masterpiece epic poem of Sunthon Phu such as Phisuea Samut (sea ogress), Nang Ngueak (mermaid) and main character Phra Aphai Mani, including other statues viz giant turtle and Chinese goddess Kuan Yin.[1] [2]

Believed that he had traveled here when he was ordained and impressed therefore used this beach as the backdrop of story.[3]

References
  1. vilaithong (2009-05-18). "ไปชมประติมากรรมชายทะเลที่หาดปึกเตียนกันหน่อย(เพิ่งไปครั้งแรก)" [Go to see the seaside sculpture at Puek Tian Beach (just visited for the first time)]. Pantip.com (in Thai). Retrieved 2019-04-27.
  2. "หาดปึกเตียน" [Puek Tian Beach]. paiduaykan (in Thai). Retrieved 2019-04-27.
  3. "หาดปึกเตียน : Puktain Beach" [Puek Tian Beach]. chillpainai (in Thai). Retrieved 2019-04-27.

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