This mountain region is very appealing because of its magnificent views, which are sometimes shrouded in mist in the mornings. There are nice cafes and resorts overlooking the valley. The most famous one is the one with the heart-shaped tree. The GPS coordinates I've provided for Ban Rak Thaï Phitsanulok are exactly the coordinates of this place. Accommodations up there are very popular with Thais on weekends and holidays, especially in winter. They come there to enjoy the fresh air and nature. It's a lovely day trip, or a day or two and a night; longer isn't really possible as the area isn't very large. Since it was only an hour from our house in Phichit, I personally went there regularly on weekends with my family. I also plan to stay at the View Camp one night, whose large tents offer incredible views.

There are several places in Thailand called Baan Rak Thai. The most famous is the village of Baan Rak Thai in Mae Hong Son. This village in Phitsanulok province is just over an hour's drive from Phitsanulok or Phichit.

There is no easily accessible public transport from Phitsanulok to Ban Rak Thai (there must be a bus, but I'm not sure) and also not from Phichit. The best option is to travel by car. Many places are closed on weekdays, so a visit on a weekend or Thai public holiday is recommended. Anyone wishing to stay overnight in Ban Rak Thai on a weekend or public holiday should book weeks in advance.

How to get there

How do you get to Ban Rak Thai? There's no easily accessible public transport from Phitsanulok to Ban Rak Thai (there must be a bus, but I'm not sure), and there's none from Phichit either. The best option is to travel by car. Many places are closed on weekdays, so a visit on a weekend or Thai public holiday is recommended. If you want to stay overnight in Ban Rak Thai in Phitsanulok on a weekend or public holiday, you should book weeks in advance.