About Khanom

Khanom is the northernmost district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province in South Thailand. It is a coastal district in the immediate vicinity of the well known island of Koh Samui. At the closest point, the distance to Koh Samui across the Gulf of Thailand is approx. 19 km.

Khanom has been traditionally a fishing town.
In present times there is also a growing number of tourism related businesses.
Furthermore Khanom is nowadays the host of the power plant supplying both the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan with electric energy.
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Na Dan Beach
Khanom district features an abundance of natural beauty. There are
  • 6 bays,
  • 6 beaches,
  • 3 waterfalls,
  • 2 caves
  • and a scenic viewpoint on a local hill
to explore.

Hin Lard waterfall


Khanom bay seen from
Dat Fa mountain viewpoint

Khao Wang Thong cave
Samed Chun waterfall

Khanom district is also home of the famous pink -and grey- dolphins. Boat tours for dolphin watching in the coastal waters are available leaving both from Khanom harbour as well as from Cape Prathap.


Although the Khanom coastline itself is not suitable for diving, part of Khanom district forms part of the "Moo Ko Talee Tai" Marine National Park, which includes the nearby islands of Koh Wang Nai, Koh Wang Nok and Koh Rab. At Koh Rab there are coral reefs with snorkeling opportunities.

Amongst Khanom's further attractions there are also several interesting temples and a dragonfruit farm.