Ban Krut
This area remains relatively
uknown to most tourists. Its
30km long sandy beach supports only a small fishing village and a few bungalow resorts; even at the weekend only a few holidaymakers grace the beaches.
The village is close to a town called Bangsapan in Prachuapkirikhan Province on the East coast to the South of Hua Hin, situated on the narrowest section of Thailand. A temple has been erected on Ban Krut Beach in honour of the King. Its lavish in style, incorporating modern architecture with traditional forms.

Chumphon
Beyond the Provinces long sandy
beaches are two groups of off
shore rocky outcroppings and islands, it is these that have the areas best diving and snorkelling conditions, and have become a popular place with Bangkok divers.
However only Koh Mattra can be landed on, but as the island is privately owned permission must be granted first. Its not
just the diving and snorkelling that attracts visitors, the province is also renowned for its natural beauty above the surface.
Amongst others are glorious sandy beaches, caves, waterfalls and temples.

How to get there
	Direct flights from Bangkok and Krabi.
	Bangkok. Hua Lamphong Station and Surat Thani.
	Bangkok. Air-conditioned bus from Southern Bus Terminal Also from Khao Lak, Krabi, Phuket and Surat Thani.
	Daily boats from Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Bangkok Airways Tel: (02) 229 3434, (077) 425011, (038) 412382 Air Andaman Tel: (02) 229 9555 (077) 591266

 

Hotel

Bangsapan Ban Krut Beach

Baan Klang Aow Beach Resort

$

Haad Somboon

$

Luang Samut

$

Ruachan Sea View

$

Banito RCI Resort

$$

Bay View

$$

Kasemsuk

$$

Suan Ban Krut Beach Resort

$$

Chumphon Thung Wua Laen Beach

Chumphon Cabana

$$

The islands of Koh Ngam Noi and Ngam Yai, are private and should never be landed on. These islands are a major source of edible birds nests; a commodity claiming medicinal properties. These expensive products are protected from any intruders, making the islands strictly off limits to visitors.