Phra Saeng is a village and district in Surat Thani province, Southern Thailand
Phra Saeng is a village and district in Surat Thani province, Southern Thailand. Phra Saeng Village is located South of Surat Thani City.
The name Phra Saeng derives from a dig 120 yrs ago, where a sword was found. The sword is known to be a sword from Royalty and are named Phra saeng swords. The sword is in a museum in Bangkok.
Phra Saeng is situated on the banks of the Tapee river which runs from Krabi and Nakon and joins at Phra Saeng. The Tapee river runs from Phra Saeng to Surat Thani City.
Up until 1980 the Tapee river was used to transport wood, and herbs from Krabi, Surat Thani and Nakon on river rafts.
50 Yrs ago King Rama 9 started to change from river transportation to road transportation. In 1968 King Rama 9 donated a tractor to Phra Saeng village to the community to aid in the building of the road works.
In Phra Saeng village the tractor still remains as a proud reminder, and on Royal festival dates marques are erected around the tractor.
Phra Saeng Village located conveniently mid way from Krabi and Koh Samui making it the perfect location for an overnight stop over and to experience an authentic Thai village.
Phra Saeng village has a local market daily, which is set up around various locations throughout the village daily. Vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, cakes, clothing, bedding, furniture and toys can be purchased.
Among many small local restaurants, Noodles soups stalls, Dim Sum restaurant, and a floating restaurant on the Tapee river.
Phra Saeng Village is the perfect location as a stop over when travelling around Southern Thailand. Located in between Krabi and Koh Samui allows allows for easy travelling time from Krabi International Airport, Surat Thani International Airport, and Nakhon Si Thammerat Domestic Airport.
Accommodation recommended to stay in Phra Saeng is Baan Farang Homestay Phra Saeng. Please see more information on the link here.
Around Phra Saeng Village there are lots of sightseeing places for an adventure:
- Floating markets
- Sunrise Temple tours to experience breathtaking views
- Stunning sunset and sunrise at the local dam
- Fresh water pools
- River long-tail boat tours, or kayaking
- And much more
How to get to Phra Saeng Village, Surat Thani
To get to Baan Farang Homestay, there is a drop off point in Phra Saeng Village, where we pick up guests.
From Krabi International Airport (KBV) it is approx 80 minutes drive – Take Highway 4 and Junctions 4037 & 4009
From Krabi Town bus terminal you can take a local bus to Phra Saeng drop off point (where we can organize a transfer to Baan Farang Homestay).
Private Transfer from Krabi International Airport (KBV) or Krabi Town 1 – 3 persons 1200 Thb
From Surat Thani International Airport (URT) it is approx 60 minutes drive – Take Highway 41 & 44 and Junction 4133
From Surat Thani bus terminal you can take a local bus to Phra Saeng drop off point.
Private Transfer from Surat Thani Airport or Surat Thani Town 1 – 3 persons 1000 Thb.
From Donsak Pier (for example Seatran Ferry from Koh Samui), it is approx 100 minutes drive, take Highway 41 & 42 – take Junctions 401 & 44 & 4133.
To take public transfers , take a local Phantip bus from Donsak to Surat Thani bus terminal. From the bus terminal take a local bus to Phra Saeng drop off point.
Private Transfer from Donsak Ferry Pier 1 – 3 persons 1200 Thb.
