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Hat Sai Yao
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Exercise extreme caution on the road to Hat Sai Yao; it is steep and often has loose gravel.
- Note that there is no loop road on Koh Chang; you must drive back north to reach the west coast.
- Carry enough cash with you as ATMs are very rare on the eastern side of the island.
- Visit the beach in the early morning to avoid the intense midday sun.
- Expect very basic infrastructure; this is the 'raw' and undeveloped side of the island.
🍽 Food
A famous stilted restaurant at the end of the road; be sure to try the steamed crab.
Classic Gai Yang (grilled chicken) served with a fantastic panoramic view over the bay.
Tiny stilted local eateries where you can get ocean-to-plate freshness in a rustic setting.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The only spot in the area for basic supplies and a rare ATM point.
A stilted market village (about 40 mins away) famous for handmade jewelry and leather goods.
Look for organic coconut products and locally grown coffee beans sold by farming families.
The 'Red Bridge' is a peaceful wooden walkway through dense forest with a 360-degree green view.
A highly remote stretch of sand accessible via 4WD or boat; you'll likely have it to yourself.
A short jungle hike leads to serene natural pools far less crowded than the island's main falls.
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Hat Sai Yao, which translates to 'Long Sand Beach,' is located in the southeastern part of the Thai coast in Trat Province. This place is a retreat for all those seeking Thailand's natural beauty without mass tourism. Sai Yao Beach is characterized by its fine, light sand and calm, turquoise water, convenient for swimming and relaxing. In the immediate vicinity is Ko Ngam Beach, a fascinating double bay connected by a narrow sandbar, offering an almost surreal tropical setting. The surroundings are characterized by dense jungle hills that reach down to the shore. Visitors can enjoy the silence here while staying in one of the simple but appealing bungalow complexes. The region is also an excellent starting point for snorkeling trips to nearby coral reefs. Gastronomically, Hat Sai Yao pampers its guests with authentic Thai cuisine, focusing on fresh local ingredients. Getting there requires a combination of land and boat travel, highlighting the exclusive and remote character of the place. It is a place for romantics and nature lovers alike.
- Location: Thailand
- Top sights: Ko Ngam Beach · Sai Yao Beach · Mangrove Walk
- Nearby: Ko Mak (6 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 45 | 53 | 106 | 151 | 369 | 556 | 691 | 581 | 610 | 324 | 105 | 36 |
Geography
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- Trat Province
- Sai Yao Beach
- Ko Ngam Beach
- Long Sand Beach
- Double bay
- Jungle scenery
- Peace & solitude
- Snorkeling paradise
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