Hat Ban Krut & Bang Saphan Yai

Introducing Hat Ban Krut & Bang Saphan Yai

These two low-key destinations lie about 80km and 100km south of Prachuap Khiri Khan, respectively, and are a popular weekend and holiday destination for Thai tourists. During the week you’ll have the beaches largely to yourself and a few long-tail boats.

The main beach of Hat Ban Krut is right beside a road, making the 10km beach handy to cars and services, but detracting from a 100% peaceful beach experience. North of the headland topped by the Disneyland-like spires of Wat Tan Sai, you’ll find Hat Sai Kaew, which is quieter but slightly out of the way, making it a better beach experience.

Bang Saphan Yai, 20km south of the town, is nothing special, but its coastline is now experiencing development. Islands off the coast to the south, including Ko Thalu and Ko Sing, offer good snorkelling and diving from the end of January to mid-May. Coral Hotel and Suan Luang Resort in Bang Saphan Yai can arrange half-day diving excursions to these islands.

When booking transport, don’t confuse Bang Saphan Yai with Bang Saphan Noi, which is 15km further south.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2009