Independent guide - not the former Ban Krut resort site. We are not a hotel and take no bookings.
Clear turquoise sea under a pale blue sky Wooden longtail boat with colourful ribbons on its tall bow, floating in clear turquoise water under a pale blue sky
Longtail boat in clear water, Thailand. Photo: Hasmik Ghazaryan Olson / Unsplash
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Quiet beaches of Ban Krut and the Gulf coast

Ban Krut, Bang Saphan and the quiet coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan: how to get there, where to stay, what to do and when to go. Plain, sourced guides.

Start with the Ban Krut guide

A long, quiet beachSand beside a coastal road lined with coconut palms.

A station in the villageBan Krut sits on the Southern Line, just off Highway 4.

Islands, temples, waterfallsKoh Thalu, Wat Thang Sai and Sai Khu are within a day trip.

Why Ban Krut?

A quiet Gulf coast escape

Ban Krut is a small fishing village on the Gulf of Thailand, in the Bang Saphan district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. There are no big bars and no jet-ski rows, just a long sandy beach, a golden hilltop temple and fresh seafood. Small boats still land their catch early in the morning, and on weekdays you may have long stretches of sand to yourself.

Aerial view of turquoise shallows along a forested island shore
Koh Thalu, off the Bang Saphan coast. Photo: Jim Thirion / Unsplash
A rope swing hanging from a shady beach tree above soft sand and turquoise sea
Koh Thalu. Photo: Jim Thirion / Unsplash
An old moss-covered stone chedi among tall forest trees
Forest chedi, Thailand. Photo: Siamways Individualreisen / Unsplash
Colourful wooden fishing boats moored at a pier below a white temple and green hills
Fishing boats, Thai Gulf coast. Photo: Siamways Individualreisen / Unsplash
Plan your trip

Four steps to the beach

Start here. Each planning guide lists its sources and links to the detailed pages.

A red-and-white Thai passenger train standing under a station roof beside parallel tracks
How to get to Ban Krut from BangkokBangkok to Ban Krut by train, bus or car: which station, how far it is, the walk from Ban Krut station to the beach…
A rope swing hanging from a shady beach tree above soft sand and turquoise sea
Where to Stay Near Ban KrutChoosing a base for Ban Krut and the Bang Saphan coast: Ban Krut, Bang Saphan Yai, Prachuap town or Hua Hin, and the…
Aerial view of turquoise shallows along a forested island shore
Ban Krut Travel GuidesEvery Ban Krut and Bang Saphan guide in one place: beaches, Koh Thalu snorkelling, temples and caves, waterfalls…
A leaning coconut palm over a sandy beach and clear blue sea
Best time to visit Ban KrutWhen to go to Ban Krut: rain, heat and sea by month from Thai Meteorological Department normals, plus quiet weekdays…
Best time to visit

Plan around the rain

Ban Krut is warm all year. For the best chance of dry days, aim for December to April. October is the wettest month.

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Best chance of dry daysShowers and cloudWettest month

Source: Thai Meteorological Department, 30-year climate normals 1991-2020, Prachuap Khiri Khan station (the nearest; Ban Krut has no station of its own). A guide to the pattern, not a promise for your dates. Read the month-by-month guide.

All guides

Beaches, bays and islands

A traditional red and blue Thai fishing boat resting on a wide sandy beach
Ban Krut BeachBan Krut Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan: what the village and beach are like, is it worth visiting, a map of the bay…
Aerial view of waves breaking along a sandy beach edged by trees
Bang Berd BeachBang Berd Beach in Bang Saphan Noi has reddish sand, a red cliff and calm water. See what to expect, how to get there…
Colourful wooden fishing boats moored at a pier below a white temple and green hills
Ban Krut Beach Day TripPlan a day on Ban Krut Beach: calm swimming, early fishing boats, coastal rides, seafood and the view from Khao Thong…
Aerial view of a rock arch in a cliff above clear turquoise water
Koh Thalu snorkellingKoh Thalu (Koh Talu) near Bang Saphan Noi: where it is, how boat trips work from Ban Krut and Hua Hin, the reef, the…
Aerial view of turquoise shallows along a forested island shore
Mae Ramphueng Bay in Bang SaphanAo Mae Ramphueng in Bang Saphan, about 7 km from Ban Krut: the beach, the islets offshore, swimming and how it…
A rope swing hanging from a shady beach tree above soft sand and turquoise sea
Ao Bo Thong LangBo Thong Lang Bay (Ao Bo Thong Lang) in Bang Saphan: the curved bay, the low-tide sand path, the fishing pier…
Aerial view of a rock arch in a cliff above clear turquoise water
Bang Saphan NoiBang Saphan Noi, the quiet south of the Ban Krut coast: Bang Berd's red sand bay, Koh Thalu, limestone caves, train…
Aerial view of turquoise shallows along a forested island shore
Bang Saphan Yai beach and townBang Saphan Yai: the fishing village and its station, Suan Luang beach, boat trips to Koh Thalu, nearby bays, a cave…

Temples, caves and nature

A coastal road curving along a rocky shore below forested hills
Pa Klang Ao Forest Park & the New Ao Siam ParkPa Klang Ao forest near Ban Krut is the base of the planned Ao Siam National Park. What it covers, camping, how to…
A large golden reclining Buddha inside a lit limestone cave
Khao Khiri Wong Cave & Cave Temples Near Ban KrutAbout Khao Khiri Wong cave near Ban Krut, plus cave temples you can visit around Bang Saphan, with tips on dress…
A large golden reclining Buddha inside a lit limestone cave
Wat Khao Tham Ma Rong cave templeWat Khao Tham Ma Rong near Bang Saphan: the cave shrines, the climb, the legend behind the name, what to wear and how…
A wide tiered waterfall spilling over grey rock in green forest
Waterfalls Near Ban Krut and Bang SaphanWaterfalls near Ban Krut: nine-tier Sai Khu, Huai Yang National Park and more. When they flow best, how to get there…
An old moss-covered stone chedi among tall forest trees
Wat Thang Sai and the golden chedi on Khao Thong ChaiWat Thang Sai above Ban Krut: the golden chedi, the big Buddha, the views over the bay, how to get up the hill and…
Aerial view of waves breaking along a sandy beach edged by trees
Wa Ko Science Park & Aquarium, Prachuap Khiri KhanKing Mongkut Memorial Park of Science and Technology at Wa Ko: the 1868 eclipse story, the aquarium, stargazing and…
A coastal road curving along a rocky shore below forested hills
Nature of Ban KrutThe nature of Ban Krut and Bang Saphan: a narrow strip between the Gulf and the hills, coconut groves, peat swamp…

Food, history and nearby towns

Aerial view of a rock arch in a cliff above clear turquoise water
Things to do in Ban Krut and Bang SaphanThe best things to do in Ban Krut and Bang Saphan: temples, bays, islands, waterfalls, viewpoints and ideas with…
Colourful wooden fishing boats moored at a pier below a white temple and green hills
History of Bang Saphan, Ban Krut and PrachuapA short history of Bang Saphan, Bang Saphan Noi, Ban Krut and Prachuap Khiri Khan, from the Ayutthaya era to the…
An old moss-covered stone chedi among tall forest trees
Bang Saphan GoldWhy Bang Saphan gold, called thong nuea kao, is famous in Thailand: its purity, the Klong Thong stream at Ban Pa Ron…
A rope swing hanging from a shady beach tree above soft sand and turquoise sea
Where to stay in Ban Krut and Bang SaphanWhere to stay in Ban Krut and Bang Saphan: which stretch of beach suits you, stay types and what to check before…
Aerial view of waves breaking along a sandy beach edged by trees
Hua Hin to Ban KrutHow to get from Hua Hin to Ban Krut by train, bus or car, how far it is, and what to see in Hua Hin before you head…
Colourful wooden fishing boats moored at a pier below a white temple and green hills
Eating in Ban KrutEating in Ban Krut: simple seafood on the beach road, dried fish and squid, the local market, spice tips and where to…

Frequently asked questions

Is ilikebeach a hotel or a booking site?

No. ilikebeach is an independent travel guide. We are not the former Ban Krut resort site, we are not a hotel and we take no bookings.

Where is Ban Krut?

Ban Krut is a small fishing village on the Gulf of Thailand, in Bang Saphan district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. It sits on the Southern Line railway, just off Highway 4.

When is the best time to visit Ban Krut?

For the best chance of dry days, aim for December to April. October is usually the wettest month.

Plan the trip: getting there