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Maplelagjames
Callaway, MN388 contributions
Wonderful clean water beach
Jul 2020
We found ourselves locked down for six months in Thailand staying in Jomtien and maybe not in love with the beach and water in Jomtien, friends suggested we give the Navy Beach or Sai Kaew a try.
With a rented car, it was no problem at all and while a few hoops to go thru, it was fun and interesting and to see such nice well kept grounds. And the beach itself and the water were more than wonderful. It was so good we made the trip perhaps 30 plus times.
The small restaurants had great food choices and more than fair prices. The whole fish at 400 baht was so good, I looked forward to that every time we went.
I do not understand some of the negative whining comments some of made of this beach. They must feel very entitled.
I can see it might be a chore if taking public transport, but it would not be the end of the world. I felt it was all of great value and that is why we kept repeating the experience so many times.
When Covid is brought to heel, and tourism returns in a normal manner I cannot wait to return to Sai Kaew.
At all times, we were treated with great respect by all the various Thai personnel involved in the various stations you must go thru from fee paying to chair rental.
The beach and water were so nice, it gave great comfort to be able to enjoy this.
Thanks so much to all involved.

Jim at Maplelag in a very cold day here at minus 18 F below zero.
Written February 6, 2021
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Jarmmie
Chiang Mai, Thailand260 contributions
Beautiful and clean beach
May 2022 • Friends
I were here with my family. I really impressive the drive way to here. You can see beautiful trees,nice air and at car park have a lot of monkey. The beach smooth sand, cheap rent chair and mat. But toilet no clean and far. This toilet don’t good for old age people or handicap.
Written May 8, 2022
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Jan G
Oslo, Norway5 contributions
Wonderful
Jan 2022 • Family
Wonderful . Very good food. Wonderful beach and very clear waters. Quiet and relaxing. Went there three times in four days and will definitely come back again soon Can’t wait!
Written January 26, 2022
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maiagarri
Bangkok, Thailand9 contributions
great but trashy
Nov 2020
Thais pay 50baht adults/10 baht children and foreigners 100/50. This beach has white sand and its the kind that doesnt make the water turbid.

The cottages are also free of charge. Sadly, it was full of trash the day we went. I usually pick up trash when I go to beaches that are free of charge because I am not sure if someone is paid to clean them. But in this paid beach where service men are aplenty, I refuse to pick up trash.
Written November 27, 2020
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BlackyMLeo
Singapore, Singapore1,941 contributions
Just Fine!
Dec 2015 • Solo
If you're staying around that area, i think is just fine to be there, there are also lots of local love to go there too. This beach use to be very nice long time ago but not now for me. Well, maybe too crowed now.
Written December 4, 2015
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maupassant66
uk66 contributions
Nice day out
Dec 2018
Sai Kaew beach is a popular beach for both Thais and foreigners located inside a naval base. Before entering the base, your Thai partner will need to show his or her ID. Foreigners don't have to.There's a 50 baht charge for locals, 100baht charge for foreigners. Once inside the base, just follow the signposts.

The beach itself is pretty, with a surprisingly good (and cheap) open air restaurant with waitress service. Lots of trees are conveniently located along the beach and within the grounds of the restaurant to provide much-needed shade. I was surprisingly impressed by the cleansiness of the beach area and that includes the sea. I never saw a single floating beer bottle or tampon in the water. Weekends are busier than weekdays.

Finally, please keep in mind that military personnel live in houses close to the beach so it would be wise to leave your AK-47s and other such holiday essentials at home.
Written December 10, 2018
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Mike76z
Berlin, Germany53 contributions
Nice beach, but...
Mar 2016 • Family
The beach is definitely nice, especially in comparison to beaches in Pattaya, but more and more people is aware of this so it is getting crowded. In the past it was much better.
Written March 28, 2016
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Ianlad
London, UK33 contributions
Wonderful secluded Army beach with Monkey's
Jan 2019 • Friends
This is a wonderful beach to visit and not many people know about it. First of all, get yourself a car as it's about 20 Km from Pattaya City. Pattaya has Beach Road, 2nd Road, 3rd Road and Sukkumvit Road all running parallel to each other. Drive up onto Sukkumvit Road and turn right, heading in the direction of the Floating Market on your left. Continue and pass Nongnooch Garden also on your left. Continue for about another 5 or so Km and you will see a large Military/Navy base on you right. Turn in here. A soldier will direct you to a passport hut on the left where you will give up one pasport per car. Usually the drivers passport. He will give you a pass so that you can collect your passport again at the end of the day. Drive along the incredibly long road to the Beach ticket office where you will park your car and pay 100Bhat per person for access to the beach. From here they will take you by truck/bhat bus up a very wyndy road for another 5Km and drop you off at the beach. On the road and by the entrance you will see many Monkeys. DO NOT FEED THEM. They're used to humans and are happy for you to get close enough for photographs. On the beach you will pay a deposit for a deck chair or mat. Pick this up yourself and carry to the place you want to sit. There's plenty of food and drink on offer. There are boat trips, jet ski's and the mandatory banana boat experience. As this is a military training area, tourists must be out by 6pm. One thing I will say is the sand here is like powder compared to other beaches. Also, the water is crystal clear with no pollution whatsoever. Also, Pattay has a rule that on Wednesday's no deckchair traders can operate n this day. This is not true of Sai Kaew Beach. Deck chairs EVERY day. So, the perfect place to go on a Wednesday if you must have the chair/beach experience. Shade is provided by the trees so no umbrellas required. Yes, bit of an adventure to get there but worth well worth is.
Written January 27, 2019
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David M
14 contributions
Nice beach
Oct 2018 • Couples
Clear water and clean beach. Only double charging for a foreigner adult and 5 times more for a foreign child. But not expensive. Songtaew driver drive too fast and then had to break heavily alot but the beach was natural in comparison to what you find close by. The girlfriend would have liked more food options so if this is a worry bring it with you. I would go again.
Written October 14, 2018
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Danny B
Hartlebury, UK35 contributions
Racists
Mar 2017 • Family
Can not go in if you are not Thai
This is against there security apparently.
Even though security waved us through on the entrance.
This was the 3rd beach in the area
Shocked to be honest
Written April 3, 2017
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