Pai Land Split
Farmland fissured by a 2008 earthquake, now a quirky free stop run by the resident farming family.
- Category
- Attractions & Landmarks
- Entrance fee
- Free; donation-based (the farming family offers homegrown fruit and juice for donations) (as of 2026)
- Hours
- Approx 08:00-18:00 daylight hours
- Best time
- Daytime; combine with Pam Bok Waterfall nearby
- Time needed
- 20-30 min
About Pai Land Split
When an earthquake cracked open their farmland, the family who lived here turned it into one of Pai's most charming little stops rather than fencing it off. It's more quirky than jaw-dropping, and that's the appeal. You wander over to see the fissure, and the family greets you with homegrown roselle juice, bananas and tamarind, all for a donation.
It's refreshingly un-commercial in a town that leans touristy, and the warmth of the hosts is the real draw. Don't come expecting a grand natural wonder, come for a genuine, friendly, ten-minute detour.
It sits right next to Pam Bok Waterfall, so string the two together on the southwest loop.
Highlights
- Farmland fissure from a 2008 earthquake
- Free homegrown juice and fruit from the resident family
- Genuinely un-commercial, donation-based stop
- Right next to Pam Bok Waterfall
Tips
- Bring a small donation for the fruit and juice the family offers
- Pair it with Pam Bok Waterfall on the southwest loop
- Keep expectations in check, it's charming rather than spectacular
- A quick 20 to 30 minute stop is all you need
How to get there
About 9 km southwest of town near Ban Pam Bok. ~20 min by scooter; near Pam Bok Waterfall.