Sights and activities in Ban Krut: The highlight of a visit to Ban Krut, which also attracts many Thai tourists, is the Wat Tang Sai temple, perched on a hill at the end of the beach, and the large golden Buddha a little further down. The typical small market near the train station is also worth a stroll, where you can buy something to eat before your train journey.

Sights in Ban Krut: Wat Tang Sai (วัดทางสาย) My rating: 5/5 stars. The temple is located on Khao Thang Sai mountain, overlooks the bay with its golden, pointed roofs and offers a view of Hat Sai Kaew beach.

Other excursion tips in Ban Krut: The fishing village at the foot of Khao Thang Sai mountain (behind the Ruen Talay Resort), the Old Boat (whose legend dates back to the reign of Rama IV), the Wat Tham Khiri Won cave temple with Buddha statues, the waterfalls, and the Ban Krut landscape. The waterfalls can be reached via Petchkasem Road (Nam Tok Kha Oon 2 km, Nam Tok Huay Tang 9 km).

Other sights in Thailand: Emerald Cave: This cave on the island of Koh Mook, not far from Koh Ngai, opens to a skylight overlooking a beautiful beach. The easiest way to reach it from Koh Kradan is by longtail boat, which can be rented directly on the beach. [arrow_circle_right] Show details about the Emerald Cave. The landscape and rice paddies: On Koh Yao Noi, I particularly enjoy cycling through the rural surroundings with their rice paddies, water buffalo, and the diverse landscape of fields, mountains, and sea. [arrow_circle_right] Show details about the landscape and rice paddies. Phimai Temple: Here you'll find Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temples in Thailand. Its architecture is reminiscent of Angkor Wat in many ways. [arrow_circle_right] Show details about the Phimai Temple. Wat Ming Muang: This completely white temple is surprising, even though it appears rather simple compared to the magnificent White Temple in Chiang Rai. Just a two-minute walk from Wat Phumin, it's well worth a visit. View details about Wat Ming Muang