Muaklek A small district of Saraburi that has become a popular nature getaway near Bangkok, with cool weather, mountains, waterfalls, dairy farms and restaurants and cafes with a nice atmosphere all over the district. This article collects the latest highlights of attractions, restaurants, cafes and places to stay in Muaklek, with links to the details of each place.
Muaklek attractions and nearby
- Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm: tram tour, milking and calf feeding, on Mittraphap Road in Muaklek District
- Pirom Cafe: panoramic lake and mountain views in the Khao Yai area, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima (about 27 km from Muaklek)
- Baan Tha Rit (Thailand’s New Zealand): lush green grasslands with an overseas feel, in Wang Muang District, Saraburi
- Pa Sak Jolasid Dam: a large dam with open views, in Phatthana Nikhom District, Lopburi
- Muaklek Saturday Market: a Saturday morning market, 6:00 am to 1:00 pm, selling clothes, food and tools
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Muaklek food: recommended restaurants
- Marderla: an Isan-Thai restaurant rated 4.7, among the best in Muaklek
- Saeb Sumalee: Isan food and papaya salad
- Lap Km. 10: delicious Isan food on Mittraphap Road
- Krua Namtok: a long-established restaurant beside a waterfall
- Muslim Kitchen: a popular halal restaurant in Muaklek
- Lex’s Restaurant: an American-style steak house
- Nong Sky Mountain Boat Noodles: a hilltop shop with open views
- Maew Miao Stewed Noodles: beef noodles rated 4.9
- Kae Liap Duan: made-to-order dishes beside the expressway road at affordable prices
- Sarocha: Sukhothai-style tom yum noodles and made-to-order dishes near Muaklek market
- Gokim: Singapore-style poached chicken rice, from 40 baht
- Som Tam Khun Yai: spicy papaya salad and Isan food
- Muaklek Steak House: tender steak marinated in a house sauce, served with salad and fresh-baked bread
- Burger Dads: American-style burgers with thick patties, on Mittraphap Road
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Muaklek cafes
- RAYY: a minimal cafe shaded by teak trees and a vineyard
- Sip & Sleep: a cafe with tree views in the Muaklek Phruksa Resort grounds
- Plern Plern Coffee: a small coffee shop with a friendly owner
- Muaklek Camp Park: a cafe and campsite in one place
- Seek & Soul Cafe: a newly opened cafe serving coffee and matcha, with a large car park
- YOUR COFFEE: a small minimalist coffee shop, pet friendly, from 50 baht
- ChidLom Cafe & Bistro: a cafe and bistro with panoramic mountain views
Muaklek places to stay
- Muaklek Phruksa Resort: a place to stay in the centre of the district at affordable prices
- Baan Suan Rom Kao: a shady place to stay and camp
- Phu Nub Dao: a campsite with panoramic mountain views
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Travel and services
- Win Chang Van: van service between Muaklek and Mo Chit 2, seats can be reserved in advance
- Mac Tow Truck: tow and flatbed service for broken-down cars, call any time
Places near Muaklek (just outside the district)
If you are driving through Muaklek on towards Khao Yai and Pak Chong, there are more places worth a stop, such as The Bucket (a restaurant and cafe with a nice atmosphere), Ravenscale (a specialty coffee cafe in the Khao Yai area, Pak Chong), and Chaewons (a relaxed restaurant with live music). See more in the Near Muaklek category →
Want to know more about Muaklek? Read more at Getting to know Muaklek District This page is updated regularly as new places open in Muaklek. Bookmark it to plan your next trip. Last updated: 6 November 2026.