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Landmark· Koh Phangan· Thailand

Wat Pho Herbal Sauna (Ban Tai)

9° 42.2′ N · 100° 1.8′ E

A temple-run herbal steam sauna at Wat Pho in Ban Tai, with separate men's and women's rooms, a local favourite for recovering after a passage or a party.

Practical

Position from Wikidata (Wat Pho). Wikivoyage lists it as near the 7-Eleven in Ban Tai, open daily 1pm–7pm, 50 THB plus 10 THB for a towel (pre-2024 prices, verify locally). Wear a sarong or shorts: this is temple ground and nudity offends.

Best for

A cheap herbal steam ashore