Bang Saphan Noi: a guide to the quiet south
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Bang Saphan Noi is the district just south of Bang Saphan, near the southern edge of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. It is quieter again than Ban Krut. Most visitors come for Bang Berd, a small bay with reddish sand, for boat trips out to Koh Thalu, or simply for empty roads and fishing villages. This short guide brings together what our other pages say about the area, so you can plan a day trip or a few nights.
Where Bang Saphan Noi is
Bang Saphan Noi district lies to the south of Bang Saphan district, where Ban Krut is. Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) and the Southern Line railway both run through it. Its name means 'small bridge village'. It comes from the railway station built there, which grew into the district centre.
Bang Berd: the red sand bay
Bang Berd is a small, curved bay at Ban Bang Berd, in Sai Thong subdistrict. Its sand is reddish-brown, a red cliff stands at one end and fishing boats rest on the shore. Minerals in the local soil and rock give the sand its colour. The bay is about 30 km south of Ban Krut Beach by road. Read our full Bang Berd guide for swimming and access tips.
Koh Thalu and the planned national park
Many sources place the islands of Koh Thalu, Koh Sing and Koh Sang in Bang Saphan Noi. They form part of the planned Ao Siam National Park, together with the Pa Klang Ao forest and the Mae Ramphueng forest on the mainland. The park is still being set up, so rules may change. Sea turtles nest on Koh Thalu. Snorkelling trips go out when the sea allows.
Caves inland
Tham Khao Phasadu is a pair of natural caves in a limestone hill at Ban Nong Khla, Bang Saphan Noi district. It is a quiet stop, about 4 km from Bang Saphan Noi railway station. Dress modestly if you visit shrines.
Getting there
By car, follow Highway 4 south from Ban Krut. For Bang Berd, turn off at the Huai Sak junction at about km 425. By train, Bang Saphan Noi and Huai Sak stations serve the area, but smaller halts get fewer trains, so check your stop on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) site first. By bus, Bangkok to Bang Saphan Noi buses run along Highway 4. From the junction or the station, continue by motorcycle taxi or songthaew (shared pickup).
Is it worth the trip?
Yes, if you like quiet beaches and local life more than bars and shops. Bang Berd works well as a day on its own, separate from Ban Krut and Wat Thang Sai. Facilities are simple, so bring water, sun protection and cash.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bang Saphan Noi?
It is the district just south of Bang Saphan (where Ban Krut is), near the southern edge of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
How far is bang berd from ban krut
About 30 km south of Ban Krut Beach by road. Turn off Highway 4 at the Huai Sak junction at about km 425.
Is there a train station in Bang Saphan Noi?
Yes. Bang Saphan Noi and Huai Sak stations are on the Southern Line. Not every train stops there, so check on the SRT site.
We give no fixed prices or timetables, because they change. Check the official source (for trains, the State Railway of Thailand at railway.co.th) before you travel.
