Nui Nok Island, Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

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)

To travel to Koh Nui Nok (Koh Nui) in Khanom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, you can hire a local long-tail boat. Key details are as follows:
Departure Points
• Laem Prathap Pier, Khanom District (the most popular and primary departure point).
• Alternatively, you may check with other nearby piers, such as the Ban Khao Ok Dolphin-Watching Pier.
Boat Type and Rates
• Boat Type: Long-tail boat (life jackets provided).
• Price: Approximately 1,000 THB or more per boat (accommodates up to 7 passengers).
• Duration: About 2 hours for the round trip (depending on the specific itinerary).
Typical Excursion Itinerary
Chartering a boat usually covers three main highlights in a single trip:
1. Dolphin watching (pink dolphins, which often appear to feed in the Ao Talet area during the morning).
2. Viewing the "Pancake Rock" (Khao Hin Phap Pha) rock formations.
3. A stop at Koh Nui Nok to pay respects to the statue of Luang Pu Thuad and visit a natural freshwater pool shaped like a human footprint (visible and accessible only during low tide).
It is recommended to book your boat or inquire about departure times with local residents at the piers or through your resort early in the morning (mornings are ideal, as the sea is calmer and the chances of spotting dolphins are higher).