The Kantang Hot Springs Forest Park, also known as Khuan Kaeng Hot Springs, is located in Kantang District in southern Trang Province and offers a unique relaxation and wellness experience amidst nature. Spanning approximately 80,000 square meters in a lowland area at the foot of the hills, the park encompasses the Kao Wang, Khuan Kaeng, and Nam Rab National Forests. It consists primarily of tropical forest, and parts of the park contain peat bogs from which water bubbles up, forming natural hot springs. The soil is rich in various rock types, including red gravel, brown sandstone, and shale. The minerals in the thermal water have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system. Although the park is extensive and features elevated walkways for exploring the forest, visitors are primarily drawn to the hot springs area, which consists of three pools with temperatures ranging from 40 to 55°C. The largest pool allows for complete relaxation and immersion, while in the others, visitors often simply dip their feet into the water. The park offers various facilities, including nine private bathrooms (I didn't ask about the prices, as I consider the communal pools unnecessary). There are also three nature trails, 500, 750, and 2000 meters long, allowing visitors to explore the region's biodiversity.

Admission: 100 THB per adult and 50 THB per child for foreigners (20 THB and 10 THB respectively for Thai citizens). Open daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Kantang Hot Springs are an ideal stop on the route between Trang and Hat Yao Pier, the departure point for boats to Koh Libong Island. For more information about the hot springs and nature trails, contact Kantang Hot Springs Forest Park at +60 82 289 9211 or +60 89 724 6247.

There is no public transport that takes you directly to the hot springs parking lot. However, the minibuses to Hat Yao Pier pass by on the main road less than a kilometer from the entrance. You could try to arrange a detour with one of them to get a ride there. The return journey, however, could prove quite complicated. Therefore, I recommend visiting the Kantang hot springs with your own vehicle.

How to get there

How do I get to Kantang Hot Spring Forest Park? There is no public transport that goes directly to the hot springs car park. However, the minibuses to Hat Yao Pier pass by the main road less than 1 km from the entrance. You could try to persuade them to make a detour and drop you off there. The return journey, however, could prove quite complicated. Therefore, I recommend driving your own car to Kantang Hot Springs.