Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom, Krabi Province (30 August, 2003)
Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom น้ำพุร้อนเค็มคลองท่อม (GPS: 7.90492, 99.10876) is a saline hot spring. It is located in Khlong Thom (also written Klong Thom) District, Krabi Province, about forty kilometers south of Krabi Town. What makes this hot spring different from others is that in addition to pools of hot springs, the water cascades down in the form of a hot waterfall, emptying into the cool stream below. It is possible to bathe in both the cool water of the stream mixed with the shower of hot water from the springs above, making for a most relaxing experience. The minerals and the temperature (38 - 40 ºC) makes this an ideal destination for a hydrotherapy bath.
Like most places in Thailand, there is an entrance fee to visit Klong Thom, and the price is usually different between locals and foreigners. Naturally it costs foreigner more - usually 200% more. During ancient times, Klong Thom was a trading stop along the ancient marine silk route. Today ancient beads found here are on display among the artifacts at the museum of Wat Klong Thom.
I visited Klong Thom with busloads of AsiaExplorers members, when we explore the coastal sights in South Thailand. Klong Thom does not get many visitors as it is away from the main tourist belt such as Phuket and Ko Samui.
Getting there
To reach Namtok Ron Khlong Thom Hot Springs, travel from Krabi in the direction of Amphur Khlong Thom. From there, take Sukhanphiban 2 Road for a farther 12 kilometers.
Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom, Krabi Province (30 August, 2003)
Members of AsiaExplorers enjoying the Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom on trip to Krabi. (30 August, 2003)
Enjoying the warm waters of Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom. (30 August, 2003)
Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom, Krabi Province (30 August, 2003)
Waters of Khlong Thom cascading to the river below. (30 August, 2003)
Saline Hot Spring Khlong Thom is on the map of Krabi Province
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