Location details
Nui Nok Island, Khanom District | Nakhon Si Thammarat
A small island in the middle of the sea in Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Although small, the island is full of many wonders, such as a freshwater well shaped like a footprint, about 30 inches wide, visible at low tide. Importantly, Nui Nok Island also has a legend:
"Luang Pu Thuad once walked on the sea and made the water fresh." It has beautiful viewpoints overlooking many other islands.
Nui Nok Island: Freshwater Well in the Middle of the Sea
The water is completely fresh despite being in the middle of the sea, resulting from the rock layers or sediments on the island that help retain rainwater. Luang Pu Thuad's Footprint
Locals believe this is the spot in the legend where Luang Pu Thuad once performed the miracle of walking on the sea and making the water fresh. Worship Site
There is a large statue of Luang Pu Thuad by the sea for tourists to worship.
Getting There
Take a long-tail boat from Laem Prathap Pier in Khanom District. The boat ride takes a short time.
(Often included in pink dolphin watching tours in the Khanom area)