Ban Nam Rad is a small town in Surat Thani province, near which lies a natural pool with incredibly clear water! Some call it the Emerald Pool of Khao Sok, due to its proximity to the national park, or the Emerald Pool of Surat Thani, as it's located in Surat Thani province. This freshwater pool, nestled amidst lush green forest, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural pools in Thailand! Swimming there is a true delight! You can also row on the river branching off from the pool, discovering a stunning, verdant natural landscape. In my opinion, it's at least as beautiful as swimming in the Emerald Pool itself.

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, especially busy on weekends and holidays. Entrance fee (swimming and boat ride): 150 THB per person for foreigners. Note that you can also hire a rower for your boat trip for 50 THB (which I highly recommend). Free lockers are available outside the entrance, as bringing bags or plastic bags is prohibited. Changing facilities are located in the restrooms to the left of the entrance. There are food stalls between the parking lot and the entrance, but they don't open until around 10:00 AM. You will need to arrange transportation to get to Ban Nam Rad Emerald Pool, as there is no public transport. Hotels like Khao Sok Paradise can organize excursions to Ban Nam Rad and the impressive hilltop temple of Khao Na Nai, which is only a half-hour drive away. The drive from Surat Thani or Khao Sok to the spring forest of Ban Nam Rad takes approximately one hour.

To reach Ban Nam Rad Emerald Pool, transportation is required, as there is no public transport. Hotels like Khao Sok Paradise are happy to organize excursions to Ban Nam Rad and the impressive, hilltop temple of Khao Na Nai, which is only a half-hour drive away. The drive from Surat Thani or Khao Sok to the spring forest of Ban Nam Rad takes approximately one hour.

How to get there

How do you get to the Emerald Lake of Surat Thani (Ban Nam Rad)? To reach the Emerald Lake of Ban Nam Rad, you will need transportation. There is no public transport available. Hotels like Khao Sok Paradise organize excursions to Ban Nam Rad and the impressive, hilltop temple of Khao Na Nai, which is only a half-hour drive away. The drive from Surat Thani or Khao Sok to the spring forest of Ban Nam Rad takes about an hour.