Thailand beach Travel Guide
How to go to Thung Wua Laen Beach Chumphon Thailand by Bus, Train, and Car
The beach in light brown that gradually steps down to the sea stretches along the sand coconut trees in a rather empty setting. Even at weekends, the locals of Chumphon like to take families here for a picnic and a swim an impressive view of family activities.
For tourists, Thung Wua Laen Beach is well known as Chumphon’s most beautiful beach. From this beach, ones can proceed for a dive at Koh Ngam very conveniently
How to get there
By car: From Bang, take the Highway 4 (Phetchakasem Road) passing Nakhonpathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan through Pathomphon junction, and turn left into Chumphon by the Highway 4001 covering a total distance of 498 km and about 6-7 hours’ drive.
Thung Wua Laen Beach Chumphon Thailand By Bus
At the Southern Bus Terminal, there are choices of services including VIP (24 seats) 1st class air-conditioned coaches as well 1st and 2nd class air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses taking about 7-8 hours. The journey usually starts in the evening to arrive in Chumphon in the morning, Besides Bangkok-Chumphon route. There are other routes right to the districts such as Bangkok-Langsuan, Bangkok-Lamae, or the southern routes such as Bangkok-Phang Nga, Bangkok-Suratthani, Chumphon of which is on the way.
- The Transportation Co., Ltd. Tel. 0 2435 5605
- Chok-anant Tour Tel: 0 2433 0723
- Suwannatee Tour Tel: 0 2435 5026
- Sri-suthep Tour Tel: 0 2884 5599
- The Southern Bus Terminal Tel: 0 2435 1199, 0 2433 9643
Go To Thung Wua Laen Beach Chumphon Thailand By Train:
There are a lot of choices to make in taking trains to the south such as Bangkok-Surat Thani Express: Bangkok-Butterworth, Bangkok-Yala, with a stop in Chumphon, Though taking longer time than bus, the journey is more pleasant and safer in about 8 hours.
- Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) Tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 702
In an agricultural view, the Thai know Chumphon as the fruit town of the south and Thailand’s biggest source for coffee growing. In the traveling aspect, this is the first of the 14 southern provinces and the gate to the south and in the view of tourism. The beautiful beach line of 222 kilometers long is a place of desire for many a sea lover.
A lot of seaside provinces are outgoing for their splendid islands. For Chumphon, outgoing is this beautiful 222-kilometer long beach line worth visiting no matter what age of sex. As no need to take a boat a peaceful and quiet beach setting can be experienced good for relaxation But it does not mean that there is no island in Chumphon at all. The islands there are close to the shore not big but good for diving and convenient. So, a visit to Chumphon means the selections of accommodation, beaches and islands by the shore of one preference
More infomation at WikipediaBan Krud Beach Thailand Nice Beach and Clear Water
Location:
Ban Krud, Thong Chai Sub District, Bang Saphan District
How to get there: After passing Prachuap Town and Thap Sakae District to the south, straight to Bang Saphan District, turn left at km. marker 382 to Petchakasem-ban Krud Road, Cross the rail line and forward to Ban Krud Beach Road totaling 9 km.
Ban Krud Beach Thailand
Unless there was the power plant case, Bang Saphan would not be well known until today. On the left side of Phetchakasem Road is Ban Krud Beach located about 9 km from the main road reached by using the by-path road stretching to the beach. The wonderful original nature is waiting to be touched.
Attractions:
Highlights of Ban Krud Beach is the long beach of 12 km along the small beach road shaded by coconut trees, the fruit which has been the sources of occupations of Ban Krud people for a long time.
The beach area is spacious without any construction and has not many tourists to spoil the original beauty except the clean brown san and the sea of moderate level for good swimming. The beach area begins at Khao Thong Chat at the north stretching to reach the southern tip.
On Khao Thong Chai, the moderate sized mountain accessed by asphalt road has the viewpoint offering the wonderful curved bay of Ban Krud Beach. There is also the prominent Phramaha Chedi Kao Yod (nine-spire pagoda) being constructed by the hands of Ban Krud people to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of His Majesty the King. Phramaha Chedi has the very outstanding beauty, both exterior and interior especially the stained- glass which narrates the Lord Buddha’s history, the out-door Buddha Image with the face of the Greek God or Kanthara Arts of India and the Shrine of Krommaluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, Father of Thai Navy.
At the north of Khao Thong Chai, besides Ban Krud Beach is another beautiful beach, very shady of coconut trees and more peaceful. It is Thang Sai Beach of a few resorts where Khao Lamra is located at the beach’s tip, only about 300 m from shore. The wonderful shallow water coral reef is found at this area.
From Ban Krud Beach, you can proceed to Mae Ramphueng Bay and Bo Thong Lang Bay, another two attracting beaches. Driving along the quiet beach road is the charm of Ban Krud, the beach of original beauty and people’s lifestyles.
A lot of resorts are available along the shore line including restaurants near the foot of Khao Thong Chai which offer good scenery and cheap price. If you spend some days at Ban Krud, you can change the evening atmosphere to enjoy dinner here.
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