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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Ban Krut?
What to do and see in Ban Krut
The highlight of visiting Ban Krut, which also attracts many thai tourists, is the Wat Tang Sai temple, perched on a hill at the end of the beach and the large golden Buddha a little below. Its typical small market near the train station is also a place where it is nice to stroll and buy some food before taking the train.
Must-visit places in Ban Krut
Wat Tang Sai
วัดทางสายOther visits suggestions in Ban Krut
- The fishermen village
At the foot of the mountain Khao Thang Sai ( behind the Ruen Talay Resort )
- The Old Boat
The legend of this boat dated Rama IV reign
- Wat Tham Khiri Won
Cave temple with Buddha images
- Waterfalls and scenery
of Ban Krut. Water falls are reachable from Petchkasem Road ( Nam Tok Kha Oon 2km, Nam Tok Huay Tang 9 km )
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Ban Koh Klang Community
This island is located on Krabi River about 10 minutes from Krabi town and hosts an interesting rural local community that grows rice, makes batik and has a traditional Thai boat models maker. An...
Death Railway
train line from Thonburi (Bangkok) to Nam Tok, sadly famous for the conditions of its construction during World War II
Kuiburi national park
This thai national park, which is home to many animal species in lush nature with a few waterfalls, is the place where you are most likely to see wild elephants in Thailand ! There are more than...
Klong Jark Beach
This is the best beach in Koh Yao Noi. You can swim there with enough water even at low tide and this is where the greatest concentration of resorts, hotels, bars, and activities is.
Chiang Mai Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival 2025 – Detailled Program and Best Spots
UPDATE: the free event at Mae Kuan is CANCELLED (see below) Every year, Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, hosts grand celebrations for Loy Krathong and the Yi Peng Festival, the northern-specific festival best known for the...