🌊 Thale Noi (pronounced talé noy) means 'little sea' in Thai.
🐦 A protected non-hunting area, possibly Thailand's most important for birds, hosting around 180 different species.
🌅 Witness iconic fishermen's huts with 'Yor yak' nets against a glowing sunrise.
🌸 See vast pink lotus flowers, at their peak from March to April.
🎣 Observe local fishermen casting their nets.
🦅 Enjoy bird watching, with optimal times from January to March.
🧺 Explore Barn Thale Noi village, known for its basketry.
💰 Boat ride on the lake: approximately 400 THB per person or 2000 THB per boat for several hours.
🚌 Songthaew from Phatthalung: 35 THB.
🚂 Train to Pak Klong: 3-23 THB.
🚌 From Phatthalung: Take blue songthaews (number 8234) from the main street parallel to the railway station. The journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, costs 35 THB, and drops passengers off at Barn Tale Noi. Departures are approximately every 20 minutes.
🚂 Alternative: Take a train to Pak Klong and then complete the journey with either the same songthaew or a tuk-tuk.
🛌 Consider spending a night near the lake to be ready for the sunrise boat ride.
🍽️ Sripakpra Resort is recommended, especially for its restaurant terrace directly overlooking the fishermen's huts on stilts.