Ban Nam Rat Watershed Forest

Ban Nam Rat Watershed Forest is a protected community watershed forest in Ban Nam Rad village, Tambon Ban Thamniap, Khiri Rat Nikhom District, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. It is notable for its exceptionally clear emerald-green canal fed by natural springs from the surrounding watershed. The forest is conserved by the local community and offers a tranquil natural setting with dense trees, shallow pools and a forest stream popular for swimming and relaxation.

Visitors can expect a shaded lowland watershed forest with a crystal-clear natural canal and pools fed by spring water. The site features a short forest walkway, clear shallow water suitable for wading and swimming, dense native trees and roots along the banks, and simple community-managed facilities. The environment is calm and natural, with areas for sitting, photography and observing the forest ecosystem.