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 Emerald Pool
This hot spring originates from a warm stream in the
lowland forest of Khao Nor Juji which is supposedly
Thailand's last piece of virgin and fertile forest. The
intensity of the pools turquoise colored water varies
according to the light and time of the day so visitors
determined to see the real emerald color should plan to
visit at dawn or early in the morning. The pool, which
can be visited all year round, charges and
 entrance
fee of 20 baht. To get there, take Highway No. 4 to
Khlong Thom District, then turn left to Route No. 4038
to Lam Hap Sub-district. The Emerald pool is located
along the way, with clear signs posted.
Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary
Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Ban
Bang Tiao, 18 kilometers from Amphoe Khlong Thom. Major
attractions in this Sanctuary include a 2.7-kilometer
nature trail through lowland forests, the Emerald Pool
and a variety of natural habitats. The forest is home to
rare birds like Gurney's Pitta, Rufus-colored
Kingfisher, Black Hornbill, and various kinds of plants.
Visitors are allowed to stay overnight but they have to
bring their own tents.
Namtok Hin Phoeng
In order to see this 3-level waterfall, which drops from
a height of 800 meters, visitors have to take a
400-meter walk along the mountainside after arriving at
the lower basin. The waterfall is situated 25 kilometers
from Khlong Thom District and can be reached by driving
along Highway No. 4 (Krabi-Trang), turning left at
Khlong Phon Market and proceeding for another 8
kilometers.
 Namtok Ron Khlong Thom (Hot shower waterfall)
The waterfall, located quite near to the Emerald pool,
is in a shady forest area with numerous hot springs. The
hot springs and cool streams
 converge
on a slope to form lovely cascades of warm water with a
temperature of 40-50 degrees Celsius. The best time to
visit is from 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m.
to 5.00 p.m. To reach the waterfall visitors should
travel 45 kilometers from town to Amphur Khlong Thom,
then take Sukhaphiban 2 Road for another 12 kilometers.
The admission fee is 10 baht per person.
Wat Khlong Thom Museum
The Museum exhibits various artifacts discovered during
excavations of an area called "Khuan Luk Pat" or a bead
mound behind Wat Khlong Thom. Unearthed artifacts
include stone tools, bronze implements, metal coins,
pottery shards, ceramic and stone decorative art and
colored beads that are over 5,000 years old. This Museum
is situated within the compound of Wat Khlong Thom
between Kilometer marker 69-70 on Phetchakasem Highway,
one kilometer from the District office.
Krabi Province Map
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