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Lom Sakหล่มสัก
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Lom Sak as a scenic stopover; 1 night if you want a quiet base for nearby parks.
Lom Sak sits on Route 12 in Lower Northern Thailand, a convenient rest point between Phitsanulok and Khon Kaen. The town offers cheap street food, a modest hotel and easy access to waterfalls, cliffs and national parks within 50 km.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, hotter)
- Airport
- PHS
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lom Sak191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lom Sak, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyLom Sak is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on Route 12 and limited English signage.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 fire and ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPHS Phitsanulok Airport (about 130 km (81 mi) west, bus connections to Lom Sak).PHS Phitsanulok Airport (about 81 mi (130 km) west, bus connections to Lom Sak).
- Getting aroundTuk‑tuks are common; 8 km (5 mi) from bus station costs ~80 THB.Tuk‑tuks are common; 5 mi (8 km) from bus station costs ~80 THB.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food stall mealBasic dishes, no English menu50 THB (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (7‑Eleven)40–50 THB (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Tuk‑tuk 8 km (5 mi) rideTuk‑tuk 5 mi (8 km) ride≈80 THB
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) · Mid ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) · High ฿1,200 (≈ US$40)+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PHS Phitsanulok Airport (about 130 km (81 mi) west, bus connections to Lom Sak)PHS Phitsanulok Airport (about 81 mi (130 km) west, bus connections to Lom Sak)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lom Sak: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tuk‑tuks are common; 8 km from bus station costs ~80 THB. Buses stop at Lom Sak on Route 12; check schedules.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pho Khun Pha Mueang Memorial
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Local tuk‑tuk or walk 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest from town centreLocal tuk‑tuk or walk 3.1 mi (5 km) southwest from town centre
Small monument to a historic ruler.
Pha Hong Cliffs
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Bus or tuk‑tuk 5 km (3.1 mi) east on Route 12 (km 40)Bus or tuk‑tuk 3.1 mi (5 km) east on Route 12 (km 40)
Sunset viewpoint.
Nam Nao National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or private car 50 km (31 mi) east on Route 12Bus or private car 31 mi (50 km) east on Route 12
Large forest area; entry fee and longer travel.
Khao Kho
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or taxi 30–55 km (19–34 mi) southwestBus or taxi 19–34 mi (30–55 km) southwest
Mountainous area with distinct temples.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nattirat Grand Hotel
≈1 km (0.6 mi) from centre, 600 THB with breakfast; pool, karaoke, internet 50 THB/2 h≈0.6 mi (1 km) from centre, 600 THB with breakfast; pool, karaoke, internet 50 THB/2 h
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ฿1,200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Street‑food stall mealBasic dishes, no English menu | 50 THB (≈ US$2) |
| Beer (7‑Eleven) | 40–50 THB (≈ US$2) |
| Tuk‑tuk 8 km ride | ≈80 THB |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus arrivals are irregular; confirm times before travel.
- English is limited at street stalls; have destination written in Thai.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire and ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consular services are in Bangkok; Thai police can assist tourists.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tuk‑tuk 8 km: ≈80 THB (check exact fare)
- Bus Lom Sak ↔ Phitsanulok: ≈200–300 THB, schedule check required
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo‑rài)
- อันนี้ — I would like this (an‑ní)
- สถานีรถบัสอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus station? (sà‑tă‑nii rót‑bàt yù‑têe‑năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lom Sak. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, hotter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night at Nattirat Grand Hotel for early park start.
- Use local tuk‑tuk fares list for budget planning.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Lom Sak
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lom Sak, revision 5239123 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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