Phra Saeng Village
Surat Thani

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 is 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Nakhon Sii Thammarat on river rafts.

50 Yrs ago King Rama lX started to change from river transportation to road transportation. In 1968 King Rama lX donated a tractor to Phra Saeng village for the community to assist in building 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.

How to get to Baan Farang Homestay Phra Saeng Surat Than

From Krabi 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 will transfer to Baan Farang Homestay.

Private Transfer from Krabi Airport or Krabi Town 1 – 3 persons 1200 THB.

From Surat Thani 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, where we will transfer to Baan Farang Homestay.

Private Transfer from Surat Thani Airport or Surat Thani Town 1 – 3 persons 1200 THB.

From Donsak Pier ( Ferry port coming 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, where we will transfer to Baan Farang Homestay.

Private Transfer from Donsak Ferry Pier 1 – 3 persons 1200 THB.

How to get to Baan Farang Homestay, Phra Saeng, Surat Thani

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