ocr: TRAVEL while inland are mountain scenery, caves, waterfalls and steamy tropical jungles. The region was once part of the mighty Srivijaya Empire and many significant ruins dating from that period have been discovered, such as the Chedi Wat Maha That in Nakhon Si Thammarat, more than 1,000 years old. The south is rich in culture and festivals such as the Chak Phra Festival and the Festival of the Tenth Lu- nar Month, both taking place Souvenir this region include fruits, seafood in October. Unique to the region is the sport of hunters have and Thai sweets. bulfighting, and an encless The south, ...