Location: Ang Thong
Top Things to do in Ang Thong
Top 10 Things to do in Ang Thong, Thailand
Ang Thong (Thai: อ่างทอง, pronounced [ʔàːŋ tʰɔ̄ːŋ]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in Thailand, capital of Ang Thong Province. The town covers the entirety of tambon Talat Luang and Bang Kaeo as well as parts of the tambon Sala Daeng, Ban Hae, Ban It, Pho Sa, and Yansue, all of Mueang Ang Thong District. As of 2006 it had a population of 13,738. The town is on the Chao Phraya River.
Restaurants in Ang Thong
1. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
These 40 Islands, spread over approximately 97 square miles in the Gulf of Thailand, are characterized by hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into fantastic shapes by years of erosion.
Reviewed By scunnyman - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
a trip here is an absolute must while in Samui.
We booked a day trip from Samui and stopped of at some stunning Islands with amazing Beaches,This place is top of the list.
If you do not go you will regret it.
A stunning part of the world.
2. Samui Disc Golf
Overall Ratings
5 based on 102 reviews
Frisbee Golf is fun for all ages. 9 Holes laid out with chain baskets. There is a lot of shade provided by the many fruit trees.
Reviewed By RileyKennethHayes - Ko Samui, Thailand
This is a short, but very technical 9 hole course in the Mae Nam area of Koh Samui. You won't need much for distance drivers, but you will need to hit your line and shape your shot. The lines are very tight. The course doesn't favor one throwing style; will will need both backhands and forehands, and straight shots, big hyzers, and s-curves. The clubhouse is great with a variety of food and drink options, as well as discs for purchase or rental. Nigel runs a catering business so if you want to have a big group come for a party they can arrange that as well. Great group of people that show up for the weekly rounds. There also is some extra acreage where they set up some additional holes for tournaments.
3. Lipa Noi Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Jim P
If you want a beach almost to yourself, this could be it, although there are a number of quiet Beaches dotted all around Samui!
There are a number of resorts dotted along the beach, where one can stay or drop in for lunch or dinner. Sunset views can be good, since it faces west.
Water levels are low between April and September, as is the case of most Samui Beaches, therefore are not always great for swimming during that period unless you walk a long ways out!!
Sand is not bad, although can vary as it does on many Beaches.
You can enter the beach at various locations, some times just tracks headed in which seem to be fine to use, you don't need to enter through a resort.
Often one will see locals digging for clams as the tide heads out.
Nice if you don't want crowds!
4. TopCats Fresh Water Fishing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
TopCats is a 6 acre fishing lake with accommodation in lakeside bungalows, also house boats. Fishing strictly catch and release after a trophy photo. We have 30 species from 5KG - 150KG for you to target. All tackle provided and help from a fishing guide. Day tickets from 8.00 - 2.00 or 2.00 - 8.00 please call or email for booking as limited numbers fishing. We have swimming pool and large bar/restaurant for all your needs.
Reviewed By sandm2017 - Beverley, United Kingdom
There have been a few negative reviews of Topcats here and we would like to counter a few of the things that have been said.
1) The transfers are not a rip off - we consulted elsewhere on the price of a taxi before we rang to book and the price of the arranged transport from here was as cheap, if not cheaper than the estimate price of a normal taxi, and they wait around for you if you are slightly late finishing because you are still playing a fish.
2) You have to buy water/drinks/food on site and can't take you own - and?? What's wrong with that - lots of places have a similar rule (cinemas etc.) and you live with that. This is a business, there are staff to pay, fish to look after, tackle to buy/replace etc. - you can't expect someone to not make a profit. The prices are in no way outrageous, obviously they are more than the 7-11 but it means that you get cold drinks all day long for around 50p for a bottle of water?!?! And the burgers were amongst the juiciest we have had anywhere in the world - and we have had a few burgers :)
Right - to the review. Only M was fishing, paying for the 6 hour experience. I am an experienced fisherman in the UK, but my biggest fish before going here was 16lb for a carp and 10lb for a catfish. Well, no longer, for one at least. S was there to watch, take pictures and relax by the pool (and mop the sweat from M's brow while playing fish).
The guides know what they are doing (if you doubt that then watch their casting accuracy) and so take advantage of them - they want you to catch fish and enjoy yourself, and come back.
In the 6 hours of fishing I had 6 runs. I missed two but managed to hit into 4 others. One I lost after only a few minutes, the 45lb braid hooklink bitten through, to cries of "Pacu" from the guides - look it up - giant piranha style fish. One was a alligator gar, this didn't really fight much, well until it was in the net. Even the guides treat these with a large amount of caution, netting them from the bank before getting in the water. It wasn't a giant - probably somewhere between 15-20lbs, but the pictures look awesome with the toothy display. The other 2 were both Mekong cats - one of around 50lbs and the other closer to 60lbs. Boy do these guys pull!! That is 50-60lbs of pure muscle and they will quite probably take you all round the lake. I still have faint bruises over a week later from the rod butt!! Unfortunately no carp - but it just makes me want to go back!!
Ok - this isn't the cheapest thing you can do on the island, but you are getting around 6 hours entertainment for approx. £70, cheaper than going to the football. And where in the UK can you just rock up, be given all the appropriate gear, all the help you need and be almost guaranteed of getting your rod pulled, literally, and catch the fish of a lifetime, all within a few hours??
Tips. If you catch something you are going to want to get in the water to get your picture taken with it, so wear something suitable for getting in and out. There are no pictures taken with the fish on the bank, and rightly so, to avoid damage to the fish, so if you want a picture you have to get in.
These fish pull. I mean really pull. My shoulders were aching after the first cat. If you are not prepared for this then you could find yourself pulled in, so be prepared. This is not something for someone who is too small/young etc.
And there is also the rabbits and the hedgehogs to talk to - that almost guaranteed a 5* review without the fishing - just so you know who wrote this review :)
You can hire accommodation for the week - you don't know how tempting this is, maybe for the future, those big carp are still in there, along with the pacu and the red tails etc................
ps - it was a very, very hot day, even for Thailand when we were there, and the fish were still biting around the lake
5. Ko Wua Talap Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By EvangelineFaith - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This is apart of the Ang Thong national marine park trip- you visit the island for a few hours and you can relax or eat or swim, kayak or snorkel.
The main attraction is the Pha Jun-Jaras hike up to the stunning viewpoint! It can take around an hour to get up- MUST bring water!!- but I promise you it is so worth it!
It took me and my friends and hour and a half total to climb up and back down- not including a luxurious relaxation at the top! The views send a shiver down your spine...
Please wear appropriate shoes- I fell and hurt myself badly. Especially at the top the path disappears and you are climbing over and on rocks it is can be quite dangerous.
Stunning views though, a must do!!
6. Mae Nam Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bartosz N - Poznan, Poland
Quiet, very long and sandy beach, water isn't too deep. View for nearby Ko Phangan Island. Everyone can find a place for themselves, even in high season. Good place to rest and relax.
7. Orion Retreat Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Hosted at Lipa Lovely Resort. An exclusive beachfront hideaway nestled in a private coconut tree-fringed cove, Orion offers the perfect location for your wellness retreat ensuring rest and relaxation throughout your stay. Surrounded by the breathtaking view of the cobalt blue sea and neighbouring Islands we have designed a retreat to give you the gift of transformation in the most comfortable and supportive settings. Our two Retreat Centres specialize in well-being retreats, detox and healing therapies bringing you into complete balance and restoring a sense of serenity and vitality. With more than 15 years experience in detox we have earned a reputation for our effective and accessible Detox and Fasting programs in Thailand. Through the years a selection of specially tailored programs have been developed to support your journey and personal growth every step of the way. As Holistic facilitators and healings therapists, we ensure that your time with us is a healing and enriching experience for you, body, mind and soul.
Reviewed By Lara L - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Having read a few reviews on the Orion Retreat Centre I decided to give it a go on a very short notice. I have never done a detox before nor am I much of a yoga fan. I spent 5 days at the retreat and I can honestly say that I wished that I could have stayed a few more days even weeks there. Location couldn't be more appropriate, quiet, slightly remote but still you have all there you need. Being close to the ocean in quiet surroundings, amazing and caring staff, juices and raw food of high quality you have everything that you need to relax, recuperate and just enjoy the simplicity of life. Feel privileged to have spent my time there and will hopefully be back one day. Yoga instructors are very knowledgeable and give you the time to practice at your own pace. Reiki and Chakra balancing was very helpful. All staff were amazing and made you feel at home. Felt like a new person after these 5 days and will do my best to return one good day.
8. Ko Mae Ko
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Bhushan-Singh - New Delhi, India
This was our next stop when we did Ang Thong National Marine Park Tour. The place has rough & rocky beach. The tour operator takes us here for snorkelling but I didn't find this place suitable for snorkelling. There is a platform which has been created but one should be aware while trying to get into water from this artificial platform created. The water pulls you below the platform & it can be very risky. The bottom of teh platform has become junk & you can get hurt. (If tour operators are Reading this, I would suggest that they should identify some other place for snorkelling. The area has rocky structures & steep footsteps has been made to climb up & reach top(Not advisable for old people & family with young children). Once you reach top you get beautiful view of the island and the nature. You also see "Talay Nai" a blue lagoon with beautiful emarald green water by following steps downwards. Only the problem is that time given by operator is too less to enjoy. If you have opted for kayaking then they take you for that too. There is small shop which serves water, cold drinks etc.
You need to have proper shoes & camera is a must to capture scenaries. You require at least 2 to 3 hours to fully enjoy this place but it all depends upon your tour operator.
9. Dusit Dhewa - Samui Cultural Center and Fine Art of South East Asia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Claire C - Exeter, United Kingdom
It's worth a visit if you're in the area but there really isn't much to see really. Some quirky statues and took some fab pics here but not really somewhere you'd spend hours of your day.
Stop if you're passing or in the area but I'd probably not recommend coming over from the other side of the island for it.
10. KBA Kiteboarding School in Samui
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
KBA Samui is a relaxed school with professional instructors, all IKO and KSA certified. Come and enjoy learning with us on this beautiful island!! Our kiteschool is open all year around and depending on the season, we have 2 locations in Koh Samui: November till March (south side of the island): Hua Thanon, Maret district, @ Ban Harn Beach April till October (north side of the island) Ang Thong, @ Nathon Beach
Reviewed By ghastley - Lakefield, Canada
We enjoyed three weeks in Thailand, with our final stop in Ko Samui. My objective was to wrap up the trip with some kiteboarding lessons and, if the weather luck was going for me, actually try the board for the first time. We stayed at X2 Ko Samui which was a short bike ride from KBA. Jane expertly coordinated my lesson with Sam, who clearly has many years of experience as an instructor. (The weather did, in the end, deliver the wind and I was able to test my skills at the end of my second lesson.) I thoroughly enjoyed my two sessions with Sam. Many thanks to both of you for a great experience.
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