Places to visit in Thong Nai Pan

I recommend visiting both beaches in Thong Nai Pan. If you are staying in Yai then a day out in Noi is a must and vice versa. The two beaches are about a 30 minute walk away from each other. To get to Yai from Noi go up the hill and turn left at the main road. To get to Noi from Yai follow the main road out of the village and go up the hill. Near the crest of the hill is a turning right that leads to Noi.

There are two waterfalls in the Thong Nai Pan area. Than Prawes waterfall flows all year, while Wang Thong waterfall is only worth visiting during the wetter months.

There are 2 routes to Than Prawes in Thong Nai Pan Noi. Either follow the river up from the bridge near Luna lounge or follow the road leaving the beach and about 10 metres before the turning for Thong Nai Pan Yai there is a small clearing on the right. Follow the path from the clearing until you come to a house. Walk to the right side of the house and you come out into forest. There's a path past a buddhist monument and onto the river. The walk upriver to the waterfalls can be a little tricky so wear something a bit more substantial than flip-flops. The further upstream you walk the better the waterfalls and views. King Rama V visited this waterfall and engraved his initials on a rock.

The turning for Wang Thong waterfall is on the road to Thong Nai Pan Yai near the top of the hill on the right. Follow the footpath to the bottom of the hill and take the right turn. There's also a place to practice yoga nearby.

There are 2 view points worth visiting. The Northern one is Santhiya restaurant. The Southern view point is easy to find. Take the Thong Nai Pan Yai road to the very end. You come to a steep road. Climb the road and take the left turning.

Finally there's Thong Nai Pan Yai wat. As you enter Thong Nai Pan Yai by road take a left turn after the bridge. Go left after the lake and there's an open grassy area with a small (dare I say 'cute') wat. Next to it is accommodation for monks and a small medical clinic.