Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach
Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach
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- localmickHalifax, United Kingdom45 contributionsGREAT BEACHAbsolutely loved this place. Soft, white sand beach that gently shelves into the crystal clear, warm shallow sea. Perfect. We stayed here in February for 8 days at the Limelight Village resort & could easily have stayed longer. It was fairly quiet at the time, but certainly not deserted. All the restaurants & bars along the beach & on the road behind the beach were all open. They were all basic "island life" bars & restaurants but served great food & drink at good prices. Highly recommended & I will definitely be back.Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 13, 2023
- BalkrishnaShroffMumbai, India26,131 contributionsNice and Quite Beach !!During our day tour of Koh Phangan Island,our guide brought us here to spend some time. It was a beautiful long beach. There were few resorts and restaurants overlooking the sea. Boating facility was also available. The beach was quite long and very clean. Ideal for couples and families.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 12, 2024
- Ivan PHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam8 contributionsMy perfect beachMy beach of choice in Thailand ever since I first came here back in 1996. The beach itself has not changed - beautiful white sand curves around the bay, which is enclosed by a magnificent backdrop of mountainous rainforest. The resorts dotted along the beach have been here many years. There is a proper paved road now, which connects the village to Tong Sala and the rest of the island, making it more accessible and busier in recent years. Particularly popular with families, Yai beach is nevertheless quiet and and serene compared to Haad Rin and some of the island’s other tourist hotspots. I’ve been coming here for many years and will continue to come back as long as I can.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 9, 2024
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John Doe
Koh Tao, Thailand46 contributions
Feb 2019
Situated on South East of the island you have to drive over hills to get there , good roads so easily accessable by car or motorbike. It is an exclusive part of the island due to its 'off the road ' location , but once there , about half hour drive from main town Tongsala, its beautiful . One beach surrounded by high mountains , high tides which give easy swimming in fairly clear water, safe as well . Bear in mind some of the beachside restaurants are on the expensive side because the also are Hotels and charge prices like 10.000 bht a night , so look at the menu's. Further up from the beach more reasonable prices . Overall worth a visit for its beauty , far away from the
'fool moon' location of Haad Rin .. but as usual totally what you are looking for .
'fool moon' location of Haad Rin .. but as usual totally what you are looking for .
Written January 24, 2020
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localmick
Halifax, UK45 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Absolutely loved this place.
Soft, white sand beach that gently shelves into the crystal clear, warm shallow sea. Perfect.
We stayed here in February for 8 days at the Limelight Village resort & could easily have stayed longer.
It was fairly quiet at the time, but certainly not deserted. All the restaurants & bars along the beach & on the road behind the beach were all open. They were all basic "island life" bars & restaurants but served great food & drink at good prices.
Highly recommended & I will definitely be back.
Soft, white sand beach that gently shelves into the crystal clear, warm shallow sea. Perfect.
We stayed here in February for 8 days at the Limelight Village resort & could easily have stayed longer.
It was fairly quiet at the time, but certainly not deserted. All the restaurants & bars along the beach & on the road behind the beach were all open. They were all basic "island life" bars & restaurants but served great food & drink at good prices.
Highly recommended & I will definitely be back.
Written December 13, 2023
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rmcg37
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Jul 2022 • Family
This is a beautiful beach. Well worth the additional travel. Not busy when we visited. Golden sands, clear water and a sheltered position. Great for families but large enough to be peaceful for adults if you need to chill. There are watersports hire centres. We hired kyaks and paddled across the cove.
There are a few bars and restaurants to give enough variety along the beach, but it does not feel over developed.
The choice of accommodation is good although some places have not re-opened after covid and, hence, the beach was probably quieter. The 2C bar (up on the hill to watch the sunset) and the Flip Flop bar were standouts.
The village behind the beach has good eateries. The food court of four or five vendors, around a communal eating area, was particularly good. The village also has shops, to buy the basics, and good value laundries. It’s not as polished, or probably as expensive as Thong Nai Pan Noi. We enjoyed our four days here and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
There are a few bars and restaurants to give enough variety along the beach, but it does not feel over developed.
The choice of accommodation is good although some places have not re-opened after covid and, hence, the beach was probably quieter. The 2C bar (up on the hill to watch the sunset) and the Flip Flop bar were standouts.
The village behind the beach has good eateries. The food court of four or five vendors, around a communal eating area, was particularly good. The village also has shops, to buy the basics, and good value laundries. It’s not as polished, or probably as expensive as Thong Nai Pan Noi. We enjoyed our four days here and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Written July 21, 2022
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Matteo B
Florence, Italy1,247 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We went to this beach one morning during our stay on Koh Phangan, and we got there via taxi boat (they are not cheap and when there is rough sea the journey becomes a real adventure, but they are comfortable for those who don't have a scooter) from Ao Chalokum, a kind of small port where taxi boats depart from.
We really liked the beach, little visited by tourists, extensive, with white sand and quite deep sea, which is rare on Koh Phangan. We stopped for a couple of hours before leaving for Bottle Beach (perhaps overrated instead), contemplating the beautiful landscape and swimming.
The only flaw when we went was cloudy and the colors of the sea could only be glimpsed. Also pay attention to the many little crabs that live under the sand and dig holes on the shoreline.
We really liked the beach, little visited by tourists, extensive, with white sand and quite deep sea, which is rare on Koh Phangan. We stopped for a couple of hours before leaving for Bottle Beach (perhaps overrated instead), contemplating the beautiful landscape and swimming.
The only flaw when we went was cloudy and the colors of the sea could only be glimpsed. Also pay attention to the many little crabs that live under the sand and dig holes on the shoreline.
Written September 22, 2023
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EvaHK
Madrid, Spain1,281 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A super quiet and pleasant precious silver. The hotels have sun loungers at the end of the shore and you have lots of room to walk, play shovels, lie down. The water is super warm, about 30 degrees. It is not transparent, rather murky but it is a joyful tranquility and peace that transmits
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Written August 17, 2024
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marcel S
Enschede, The Netherlands44 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Beach with several where several hotels are located. It is a sandy beach. Beautiful and fairly quiet location. Not much entertainment here with watercraft, surf boards, etc. No place for snorkeling or diving. More of a beach for the elderly or families.
Written February 28, 2024
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Janine D
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Mar 2024 • Family
Wonderfully quiet, white sandy beach with clear sea and calm water. Rented 2 beds from Flip Flop and had a wonderful time swimming in the sea with our 3-year-old toddler and building sand castles. Beach and water are much quieter than the beach further behind the rock (where we stayed in the hotel). There the waves are high and the beach is busy with guests from all resorts.
Written March 21, 2024
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Ivan P
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam8 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
My beach of choice in Thailand ever since I first came here back in 1996. The beach itself has not changed - beautiful white sand curves around the bay, which is enclosed by a magnificent backdrop of mountainous rainforest. The resorts dotted along the beach have been here many years. There is a proper paved road now, which connects the village to Tong Sala and the rest of the island, making it more accessible and busier in recent years. Particularly popular with families, Yai beach is nevertheless quiet and and serene compared to Haad Rin and some of the island’s other tourist hotspots. I’ve been coming here for many years and will continue to come back as long as I can.
Written April 9, 2024
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Cathrin S
18 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Nice beach, not crowded at all. Are several resturants/bars that you could eat. They offer mostly sunbeds for free. Sand is soft. It is not deap, perfect for children. It was a lot of "plankton" who stitches you when wr was there.
Written January 22, 2020
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AngieEO
England, UK1,695 contributions
Feb 2020
Great bay, soft sand, flat and shallow water great for kids. Calmer than Thong Nai Pan Noi. Lots of boat trips available. No big hotels, low key accommodation. We had a lovely day here.
Written February 25, 2020
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Hi all thinking of visiting Koh samui in july/August 2020 is Koh samui hoof for a family of 4 ( children 6 & 3) we have all be to Bangkok, all over phuket and Kho lak just fancied some where different with plenty of bars and restaurants and good for kids not to clubish. Thank you x
Written September 5, 2019
Hello. From Haad Rin what is best way to get to this beach? Thanks in advance!
Written June 30, 2019
Hi. Its on the north-east coast, and I got a cab for 700 baht from pier...obviously cheaper if you can share. Noi is more fun than Yai...more life, people-watching, food choices
Written July 1, 2019
Hallo!
Ist es am Thong Nai Phan Yai Beach deutlich teurer als im restlichen Ko Phangan?
LG
Holger
Written July 11, 2018
philipphuttner
Munich, Germany
Nein, überhaupt nicht. Am zwillingsstrand thong nai phan noi soll es aber etwas gehobener sein.
Written August 6, 2018
Have stayed here a few years back and absolutely loved it. Thistle time was thinking of going to Koh Kood. Anybody been there and if so how does it compare.. with vibe beaches etc???
Written March 25, 2018
To be honest... if I was to redo my whole holiday all over again, I'd probably avoid going to Koh Kood. The absolute effort of getting there, only two ferries go daily, and if you miss them you're stuck in Trat city (which happened me) my hotel never informed me, I stayed at "Chams house" which looks amazing but is in fact disgusting! If you are picky with accommodation, maybe do a good research on where to stay, apparently there is limited hotels on the island, the beaches are nothing compared to Koh Phangan, and the vibes and ambiance that place has to offer. (I'm not talking about partying) but in general it has such a great vibe about it! But in saying all this, everyone has their own taste. I found Koh Kood just average! And I'd never want to go back.
Written March 26, 2018
Hello! We're planning to stay in the area in June, is the swimming at that time of year ok or does the beach suffer from the tides like beaches on the West coast? Thanks.
Written February 3, 2018
It can still be pretty shallow at that time of year when the tide goes out, but as long as you don't mind wading out a bit then you can still swim.
Written February 4, 2018
Hi all, what's the most direct way to get to this beach once in Thailand?
Last time I went years ago, I flew from Bangkok to somewhere else? Then a few ferries etc! Any easier way?
Thanks for any help x
Written August 14, 2017
From BKK, depends on your budget. you can take the 999 government bus , about 1000bht and is comfortable with about 24 seats and you travel all night with a dinner stop. the nice thing is that you travel while you sleep and do not loose a day as well as the advantage of arriveing early in Koh Phangan.
You can also fly to Surathani or Nakon Si tarama from the Don Meung airport out side of BKK. reserve in advance on Air Asia or Noke Air, about 30 to 50 euro. from there you you purchase a transfer to Koh Phangan if you have not done it when you get your flight. The trip takes a good part of the day.
There is also Bangkok Air that fly direct from BKK to Koh Samui, depends on your budget , a bit more than 100euro with the ferry transfer from Samui , This is the fastest wy to get th Koh Phangan from THE CITY OF ANGELS.
HAVE A NICE TRIP
I live on Koh Phangan and can only recommend this island.
Written August 18, 2017
Hi there I stayed at White Sand Bungalows 12 yrs ago but cannot find contact details to book again. I'm going in mid Feb. Can anyone please help?
Written January 6, 2015
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