It’s Secluded but Backed by three High-end Resorts
Ao Thian
Ao Thian is a delightfully pretty beach punctuated by big boulders that shelter small sandy spots, creating a castaway ambience. It remains one of Samet’s…
Ao Wai
Ao Wai is a lovely beach far removed from everything else (though in reality it is only 1.5km from Ao Thian).
Khao Laem Ya/Mu Ko Samet National Park
Along with Ko Samet, Ko Man Klang, Ko Kudee, Ko Man Nok and Ko Man Nai to the west are part of this national park. The official status hasn’t kept away…
Hat Sai Kaew
In the island’s northeastern corner near the ferry pier, and an extension of Na Dan, Hat Sai Kaew – the ‘town beach’ – is the island’s widest, busiest and…
Ao Wong Deuan
Ao Wong Deuan (‘Crescent Moon Bay’) is Samet’s second-busiest beach after Hat Sai Kaew, with a range of resorts and more modest guesthouses. It’s a wide,…
Ao Phutsa
Cute, sandy Ao Phutsa (Ao Tub Tim), south of Ao Hin Khok and Ao Phai, strikes a good balance between being relatively accessible but generally not too…
Ao Prao
On the west coast, Ao Prao is one of the island’s prettiest beaches. It’s secluded but backed by three high-end resorts, so it still gets quite busy and…
Ao Hin Khok
Less frenetic than its northern neighbour Hat Sai Kaew, Ao Hin Khok is a gorgeous bay attracting a younger crowd. Plenty of places to stay, eat and drink.
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