About Dok Ket Beach
Dok Ket Beach (Hat Dok Ket) is a freshwater sandy beach on the western shore of the Lam Pao Reservoir in Non Buri Subdistrict, Sahatsakhan District, Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand. Created as a recreational area along the reservoir formed by Lam Pao Dam, it features a sandy shoreline, shallow water and tree-shaded picnic areas. It is a popular local leisure spot for swimming, relaxing and viewing the reservoir landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide sandy shoreline along the Lam Pao Reservoir with shallow, calm freshwater for wading and swimming in designated areas. The setting is open and flat with scattered trees, simple shelters and picnic mats, food stalls and small restaurants along the shore. The environment is casual and family-oriented, with views across the reservoir, areas for sitting and relaxing, and opportunities for photography, especially in late afternoon.
Key highlights
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Sandy freshwater beach on Lam Pao Reservoir
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Shallow wading and swimming area
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Wide reservoir views and sunset scenery
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Shaded picnic shelters and beachside seating
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Local food stalls and seafood restaurants
History of Dok Ket Beach
The beach is part of the Lam Pao Reservoir, created by the Lam Pao Dam project constructed between 1963 and 1968 to provide irrigation, flood control and fisheries. The shoreline was later developed as a public recreation area for residents of Kalasin and nearby provinces.
Culture & Context
Serves as a popular local recreation and social gathering place for people in Kalasin and Isan region, reflecting the reservoir-based leisure culture of northeastern Thailand.
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Kalasin town via Highway 227 north to Sahatsakhan and local roads to Non Buri, approximately 30-35 km from Kalasin town. Private car or motorbike is most convenient. |
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