One-Day Excursion

Good morning. Today is Saturday, and we are taking a break from studying. We are feeling stressed from our studies lately, so we decided to go on a trip to relax. In the morning, we will visit Donsak, a district in Surat Thani province. In the afternoon, we will go swimming at a water park not far from the city center. Let's go!

No need to wonder why there's no map showing how to get here from the city. We enjoy a challenge, especially challenging the GPS to see if it can lead us astray or confuse us. In the end, we arrived. We've marked our location on the GPS at The Hug Village.

The parking lot is spacious enough to accommodate both motorcycles and cars.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the iconic signature of this location: the sheep and horse windmills.

Ticket prices are as follows: adults 120 baht, children 60 baht. Foreigners will be charged a higher price: adults 200 baht, children 100 baht. After receiving your ticket, you will be stamped on the arm by a staff member and will be able to enter and exit throughout the day. The park is open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

A path of heart-shaped arches leads from the entrance.

The pink house is very photogenic.

For those who bring their children, there is also a slide for them to play on.

This type of robot is only found in large gas stations in Surat Thani, and those who have not visited or passed through the area may not be aware of its existence. Everyone who has encountered it has been delighted and has taken pictures to commemorate the experience.

Where should I go first?

There are many places that can be used as beautiful backdrops. Look, there are words of love from the country.

With the ticket you received at the entrance, you can exchange it for food to feed the sheep, horses, and pigs.

These sheep are called black and white panda sheep, how else can they be called? This one is still a baby, it can still come out.

Human, hand over the food in your hand to me immediately.

Bring the hay you exchanged for here to feed the horses.

For those interested in riding this, you can do so for a fee of 50 baht.

This is a Vietnamese pig. I don't know what it's called, but the staff told me it's from Vietnam.

This is a mouse. At first, I wondered what kind of animal it was, but after asking around, I found out it was a field mouse.

This is a checkpoint at this location. There are beach chairs for taking pictures and a view of the sea behind. Looking out, you can see the pier to Koh Samui. At that time, it seemed like the sky was angry and the sea was unhappy. The sky was cloudy.

Free to play, many photo angles, this is just a small part, it will be long, haha.

Not far from Hug Village, there is a path leading to Ko Rat Island. Although Ko Rat Island was not originally on the itinerary, we decided to take a ride there since we were already in the area.

The island is not far away, and there is a road to ride into, but it is best to take a motorcycle. Cars do not have enough parking space on the island, and the road is narrow, so it feels like cars cannot pass each other.

On Rat Island, visitors who bring their motorcycles can drive around the entire island. Locals will constantly inform you that you can drive around the island. There are homestays available for 700 baht per person, including three meals. The atmosphere is fantastic. The primary goods sold by the locals are seafood and various fish. Tourists come to take pictures and stroll around the island's natural beauty.

This video marks the end of our time in Don Sak district. This evening, we'll head out for some fun in the water.

Driving a long distance in the hot weather, I arrived at a water park not far from the city. Today, there are fewer people, perhaps because it looks like it might rain, but it didn't.

Before arriving, I checked The Pirates Park's page and found a promotion for sharing a post and getting a discount. From 250 baht, it became 150 baht per person. Hooray!

Upon purchasing a ticket, an official will provide you with a wristband.

Inside, there is a cafe with drinks.

Souvenir shop

The hospital provides clean bathrooms, including showers and lockers with keys.

There are many photogenic spots for capturing and sharing memories with friends.

For safety, lifeguards will be on duty around the area. It is important to wear a life jacket, even if you are a good swimmer, for added peace of mind.

This section has a height restriction of 150 centimeters or above, as the pool is quite deep. It feels like passing through obstacles and reaching the end is very exciting and tiring at the same time. The water is crystal clear and refreshing.

This is a shallow pool for children, followed by three water slides, with a fairly large area.