Ban Kru Hot Spring

Open Days: Open Daily

Opening Hours: 08:00 – 17:00

 

Ban Kru Hot Spring, also known as Pong Phu Kham, is a wellness and recreation attraction in Ban Nong Yang, Moo 9, Phu Kham Subdistrict, Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province. It is a convenient stop for travelers exploring southern Phetchabun, especially those looking for a relaxing mineral bath, hot spring soak, Thai massage, foot massage, herbal compress massage, or a simple community-style rest stop.

 

The main appeal of Ban Kru Hot Spring is its natural hot spring water, discovered when a groundwater well was drilled in the area. After hot water emerged from the ground, the site was developed into a local wellness facility. Today, visitors can enjoy hot mineral bathing rooms, foot soaking areas, massage services, and a relaxed rural atmosphere. The surface temperature of the hot spring water is about 48 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for short, careful soaking sessions.

 

Ban Kru Hot Spring is suitable for general travelers, families, elderly visitors, and people driving long distances. It provides a simple but useful place to rest the body, refresh the legs, and unwind before continuing a trip. Facilities include an office building, shops, a coffee shop, bathing and foot-soaking buildings, male and female toilets, accessible toilets, resting pavilions, seating areas, direction signs, and a camping area.

 

The site also reflects a connection between natural resources and local belief. Near the hot spring, there is a small shrine known as Chao Mae Pha Dam Shrine, linked with local stories about sacred hot water. This cultural layer gives Ban Kru Hot Spring more depth than a typical bathing stop, showing how local communities often attach meaning and respect to natural water sources.

 

For safe soaking, visitors should use the hot spring in short sessions of about 20–30 minutes and rest between rounds. Elderly visitors, people with high blood pressure, heart conditions, chronic illnesses, and pregnant travelers should be especially cautious. Drinking water before and after soaking is recommended, and soaking should be avoided immediately after heavy meals or alcohol consumption.

 

In addition to mineral bathing and Thai massage, Ban Kru Hot Spring also offers a camping area for travelers who want a simple overnight stay close to nature. It can be planned as a stop before continuing to Wichian Buri, Si Thep, or northern routes toward Phetchabun city.

 

Getting There is straightforward by private vehicle. From Si Thep District, travel north for about 15 km. After passing Phu Kham Market by about 1 km, turn left and continue for about 500 meters to reach Ban Kru Hot Spring. Visitors can also search for Ban Kru Hot Spring, Phu Kham Subdistrict, Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province on a navigation app.

 

 

A: It is located in Ban Nong Yang, Moo 9, Phu Kham Subdistrict, Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province.

 

A: Visitors can enjoy hot spring viewing, mineral bathing, hot spring soaking, foot soaking, Thai massage, foot massage, herbal compress massage, and camping.

 

A: The usual opening hours are 08:00 – 17:00.

 

A: The surface temperature of the hot spring water is about 48 degrees Celsius.

 

A: A 20–30 minute soaking session is recommended, followed by a rest before soaking again.

 

A: From Si Thep District, travel north for about 15 km, pass Phu Kham Market by about 1 km, then turn left and continue for about 500 meters.