If there's a small mangrove strip with narrow, elevated concrete walkways along the canal bank (see this page), it's much more pleasant, interesting, and rewarding to kayak through the mangroves from the canal's edge. Paddling there is quite easy and not at all strenuous. Although it's not far from the road and the town, you quickly find yourself in a very peaceful and tranquil natural landscape. On your kayak tour through the mangroves, you might spot fiddler crabs with a single hook, other common crab species, fascinating walking fish, all sorts of birds, monitor lizards, and even monkeys, although the latter are harder to see. I didn't see any myself.

The Krua Tangke restaurant rents out two-person kayaks, including equipment (paddles and life jackets), for 250 THB per hour. It's best to call ahead on 089 288 9099 (mobile) to ensure kayaks are available. I also recommend getting advice from someone who knows the area to find the best spots and avoid getting lost. I went with Sylvain from Leeloo Paradise Resort.

There is no public transport to get there.

How to get there

How do you get to the mangroves (for kayaking)? There is no public transport there.