Praying at Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat, located at Wat Thang Sai in Bang Saphan District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, was built to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on the occasion of his 50th year on the throne. The architecture of the chedi is in the Rattanakosin style of Thai design. Situated atop Thong Chai Mountain, the chedi offers a panoramic view of Ban Krut Beach. How to travel to Ban Krut by train: You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Krut Station. Train schedules and ticket bookings can be checked and made via the D-Ticket website or application of the State Railway of Thailand. Additionally, traveling from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai, which is near Ban Krut, is also an option with multiple services available. Further details can be found on the website. How to book train tickets to Ban Krut: 1. Log in to D-Ticket: Visit dticket.railway.co.th or open the D-Ticket app, then log in or sign up. 2. Enter travel details: Select "Bangkok" as the departure station and "Ban Krut" as the destination station. Choose your travel date and the number of passengers. 3. Select train and seat: Check available trains and choose your preferred seat. Additional Information: - Station: Board the train at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. - Price: Ticket prices vary, with the cheapest starting at approximately ฿85.92 and an average price of around ฿224.92. - Travel time: The train journey from Bangkok to Bang Saphan Yai (near Ban Krut) takes approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes.