A small island in the middle of the sea in the Khanom district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Although small, the island holds many wonders, such as a freshwater spring in the shape of a footprint, about 76 cm wide, which is visible at low tide. Also important is the legend surrounding the island of Nui Nok:

"Luang Pu Thuad once walked across the sea and made the water refreshing." It offers beautiful viewpoints overlooking many other islands.

Nui Nok Island: Freshwater spring in the middle of the sea

Despite its location in the middle of the ocean, the water is completely fresh, thanks to the island's rock strata or sediments that retain rainwater. Luang Pu Thuad's footprint

Locals believe this is the legendary site where Luang Pu Thuad once performed the miracle of walking on the sea and refreshing the water. A place of worship.

By the sea there is a large statue of Luang Pu Thuad, which is venerated by tourists.

Take a longboat from Laem Prathap Pier in the Khanom district. The boat trip takes only a short time. (Often included in dolphin watching tours in the Khanom area.)

To travel to Koh Nui Nok (Koh Nui) in the Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, you can hire a local longboat. The most important details are as follows:

• Laem Prathap Pier, Khanom District (the most popular and main departure point).

• Alternatively, you can also inquire at other nearby piers, such as the Ban Khao Ok Dolphin-Watching Pier.

• Boat type: Longboat (life jackets are provided).

• Price: Approximately 1,000 THB or more per boat (can accommodate up to 7 passengers).

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours for the round trip (depending on the specific route).

Typical excursion itinerary

A boat charter typically includes three main highlights in a single trip:

1. Dolphin watching (pink dolphins, which can often be found in the Ao Talet area in the mornings while searching for food).

2. Visit to the rock formations “Pancake Rock” (Khao Hin Phap Pha).

3. A stopover on Koh Nui Nok to pay homage to the statue of Luang Pu Thuad and to visit a natural freshwater pool in the shape of a human footprint (visible and accessible only at low tide).

It is recommended to book your boat or inquire about departure times early in the morning with locals at the jetties or through your resort (mornings are ideal as the sea is calmer and the chances of spotting dolphins are higher).