Natural hot spring · Thailand
Kapong Hot Spring
Thailand · 16 miles east of Ban Khao Lak
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Ban Khao Lak (16 mi / 26 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Kapong Hot Spring
Kapong Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Thailand, about 16 miles east of Ban Khao Lak. The nearest large city is Krabi, roughly 53 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Plai Poo Hot Spring.
Map and directions
Red marks Kapong Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 8.69471, 98.46464.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Ban Khao Lak. The spring is about 16 miles (26 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Krabi, about 53 miles (85 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Kapong Hot Spring
- Phannara Spa Not recorded
- Saline Hot Springs Not recorded
- Porn Rung Hot Spring Not recorded
- Wpt0819 Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kapong Hot Spring?
Kapong Hot Spring is in Thailand, about 16 miles east of Ban Khao Lak. The GPS coordinates are 8.6947, 98.4646.
Can you soak at Kapong Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Kapong Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Phannara Spa, about 56 miles south. Saline Hot Springs is about 67 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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