Beaches in Koh Phangan

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Nai Wok Bay has a white sandy beach stretches between characteristic rocks at both ends.

The bay is fairly shallow, for swimming is best in high season. The water is very shallow and you can walk for hundreds of meters into the sea.
Nai Wok beach that can be reached by kayak, you can rent from there. If you prefer scuba diving, this is a good spot for your activity.

Nai Wok Bay is located on the southwest of Koh Phangan, is the long bay extending North from Thong Sala pier.

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Thong Sala Beach is a hub of Koh Phangan.

Thong Sala Beach is the center of Songkran (water) festival. There are also shops, bars, restaurants, medical clinics, banks, post office, etc.
If you would like to stay these comfortable places as well as convenience of the pier, accommodation at Thong Sala is recommended. It consists mainly of large impersonal hotels and a couple of laid back guesthouses.

Thong Sala Beach is located is the Ferry pier from Koh Samui.

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Ban Tai Beach is the middle section of the long sunset beach.

Ban Tai Beach is a long stretch of white sand with a lovely sunset view. This beach offers great views of the sunset over the long stretches of white sands running from Thong Sala down to Ban Kai.

Ban Tai village near Thong Sala pier, on the south east coast.

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Ban Khai is a great spot of seeking solitude and great view over to Koh Samui.

The beach is wide and flanked by coconut palms inserted by a number of bungalow-style resorts. Ban Kai men "camping village", derived from the old day when gold miners used to spend their nights camping here.
Ban Khai Beach is good alternatives if you are attending the Full Moon Party and want to accommodate in a more relaxed, peaceful and quiet place than Hat Rin.

Ban Khai is a small village located between Thong Sala and Hat Rin.

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There are 2 parts: Hat Rin Nai and Hat Rin Nok, curved into 2 shapes for length 2 km.

Hat Rin Nok (sunrise)is the fullmoon party beach on the sunrise side of the cape. Here is good for sunbathing during the day and in the evenings, full of nightlife.
Hat Rin Nai (sunset) is the west side, fulfilled with several high-end resorts, more private, great for escaping the noise of the parties and relaxing in air con as well as a few cheapness. The beach is usually fairly deserted with the length of 1 km, suitable for sun bathing. Hat Rin Nai is near pier to the pier.

Hat Rin is situated on the south east of Koh Phangan.

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Hat Yuan is a small beach with a few of resorts.

Hat Yuan has a very secluded and relaxed feel. If you like stretching your legs for a walking adventure, you can head inland along the mountain paths.

Hat Yuan lies on the peaceful southeastern coast of Koh Phangan, 3 km south of Hat Yao (east) and 5 km from Hat Rin on the mountain path.

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Hat Wai Nam is a small rock fringed beach with idyllic white sand and beautiful clear green waters, great for swimming.

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Haad Khontee is a small uninhabited beach to the east of Haad Rin.

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Hat Thong Reng is the quieter of the two beaches and is a secluded sandy get away.

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Hat Sadet is is a quiet and beautiful white sand.

Hat Sadet has coastal waters that are fed by the famous Than Sadet River. This moniker was given the river as it was visited many times by the legendary King Churalongkorn who often bathed in the pools beneath the beautiful waterfalls.

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Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai are twin beaches, situated in the northeastern part of the island. They are the most popular beaches in the east and sunrise side of Koh Phangan. The beach has been a major on the traveling circuit for many years with beautiful landscape, great vibe and unique islander hospitality. Both beaches are the image of paradise with softly curved white sand bays surrounded by mountains covered in rich tropical rain forest.
Lately these beaches became fairly accessible with a steep but beautiful new road.
Thong Nai Pan Yai is longer but very quiet with white sand, good for swimming along the coastline, also has a decent set of rocks for experienced climbers.
This side of the island is still pretty wild, and the surrounding jungle is a haven for many exotic tropical creatures.

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Bottle Beach or Hat Khuat is one of the island most well-known beaches in Koh Phangan.

Bottle Beach is a half-circle beach on the north of Koh Phangan. Named Bottle Beach for its protected cove, and known for quiet isolation on an island known mostly for its riotous Full Moon Party.
There is also a poorly marked mountain trail leading to the beach and primitive road which the owners of the beach's guest houses will drive you down if the boats are not running. Good viewpoint is 30 minutes by trekking to the top, you will find Koh Tao and the wide blue ocean.

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Chalok Lam Bay is Koh Phangan's second port, located in the north of the island, and also a major fishing village.
The beach is about 2.5 km long, not good for swimming. The eastern side of the beach is very beautiful and has a few small resorts.
Chalok Lam is mainly a fisherman village producing dried and fresh sea food, mainly fish and squid. It's still a hub for fishermen and their fishing boats anchored next to the pier and jetty.

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Mae Hat Bay is a scenic area, famous for its excellent snorkeling and diving. It is very nice and wide beach linking to Koh Ma.

It has sunset views over Koh Ma and the waters and coral reef that surround it are designated as a Marine Park as they are so rich in sea life, with turtles and small reef sharks. At high tide a perfect deep water pool forms which is perfect for swimming, and when the sea water levels down you can walk across to reach Koh Ma.
There are quite a few resorts are primarily inexpensive and basic.

Mae Hat Bay is located about 3 km from Chalok Lum on the west coast corner of the island.

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Hat Thian is a small, pretty beach with white sand and clear blue waters, surrounded by hillsides covered in lush tropical jungle. Its secluded location makes it perfect for those who prefer to enjoy a peaceful holiday in tranquil surroundings.

Hat Thian has a wondrous coral reef just offshore that is sure to dazzle even the most discerning underwater aficionado, so it is a very nice for diving and snorkeling.
Hat Thian has a shallow seabed, the best times for swimming are between the months of November and April.

Hat Thian (west) is located on the western shore near Hat Kruat beach and the popular Hat Yao (west) beach.

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There are 2 parts: Hat Yao (East) and Hat Yao (West). Hat Yao is suitable for sunbath, swimming, and sunset views.

Hat Yao (East) is a scenic secluded bay with white sand and clear waters. There are only few resorts on this side.
Hat Yao (West) is a one kilometer beach, that is wide enough to relaxation. You can enjoy your swimming and there is a beautiful coral, and a favorite of divers and snorkelers


Hat Yao Beach(West) is located on the western coast of Koh Phangan

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Hat Son is the white sandy bay on the popular sunset coastline.


Hat Son is a smaller more contained area that is ideal for snorkeling. The coral reef that stretches along the beach sustains an abundance of corals and marine life.
The low-key atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the clear blue-green water, with shady coconut palms.

Hat Son beach is in north west of Koh Phangan.

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Chao Pao Beach is a small coves and bays, is great for exploring and swimming. There are extensive coral reefs offshore for snorkeling, and an inland lake behind the cape called Laem Son for swimming and relaxing.

Chao Pao Beach has beautiful sunset views and softly curved bay. The sand is white and fine and the sea shelf is steeper before the reef. The reef is about 100 meters from the beach and once crossed the rich coral and vibrant sea life are an attraction for divers and snorkelers.

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Sri Thanu Beach is a fishing port but can only handle squid boats and longtail boats.

The area around Sri Thanu is very relaxed and cheap food, and a few restaurants.
On the northern end of Sri Thanu Beach the beach is split by a river estuary and has to be reached by footbridge, the sand is plentiful and the beach wide and good for swimming.

Sri Thanu Beach is located on the north west coast of Koh Phangan.

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Ao Kong Beach is a narrow bay with a 2 km.

There are only a couple of bungalows mainly rented for long-staying. The coral reef lies about 300 meters off the beach, is good for scuba diving but is not suitable for swimming. You can hire a boat to Koh Ma, Koh Kong or off for fishing.

Hin Kong Beach is located at the west of Koh Phangan.

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Wok Tum Beach is a mostly undeveloped and quite bay, with its stretching white sands, provides a perfect contrast to the azure waves that lap upon the shore.

The coral reef lies about 300 meters off the beach which extend to 700 meters. Mangrove trees line the beaches and give the place a real untouched feel, great for catching a sunset in solitude.


Wok Tum Beach is located on the southwest shore of Koh Phangan.

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Plaaylaem Beach is a white sand beach at the base of Hin Nok Mountain.

The bay is very fairly shallow preceding the reef that lies about 80 m away. Over the reef there are corals for snorkeling and kayaking around the boulders is a popular activity.

Plaaylaem Beach is in the south west of Koh Phangan.

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