Phayathakam House is the shrine of Phaya Thakam, the legendary crocodile of Punpin.
Phayathakam House is the shrine of Phaya Thakam, the legendary crocodile of Punpin. His story became famous 60 years ago when crocodiles were abundant in Tapi River terrifying a lot of locals who lived by the river. People of Thakam believes that Phaya Thakam will protect good people; they always pray to the shrine for safety and security. This practice reflects the bond between people and their deity which later became the symbol of Tapi River and Thakam locals.