zeekgarcia Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Whats the best beach in mainland Krabi with clean beach & clear water for swimming? Do not want to go to an island. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hat Nopparat Thara? Avoid the touristy part (Ao Nang). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Klong Muang beach by far..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I always stayed at Railay West beach. That was a while back so I can't say for now. It's on the mainland, but reached by boat, unless they have put a road in. Best sunsets in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KrabiWhite Posted January 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2020 Klong Muang 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 7:16 AM, thaibeachlovers said: I always stayed at Railay West beach. That was a while back so I can't say for now. It's on the mainland, but reached by boat, unless they have put a road in. Best sunsets in Thailand. I'm back from there and it was way overcrowded and there was too much boat (even on a Monday). Phra Nang beach was not that bad because the boat can't get there. Railay is still only accessible via boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 1/25/2020 at 11:35 PM, Tayaout said: I'm back from there and it was way overcrowded and there was too much boat (even on a Monday). Phra Nang beach was not that bad because the boat can't get there. Railay is still only accessible via boat. I'm sorry to hear that. It was one of my favourite beaches, for the sunsets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekgarcia Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Stayed at Ao Nang and it was good and did not feel itchy as we did when we were at Cha AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 2:20 PM, zeekgarcia said: Stayed at Ao Nang and it was good and did not feel itchy as we did when we were at Cha AM. Never been to Cha Am, but I have been to Hua Hin and there were loads of jelly fish on that beach. I didn't see any swimming there- only sunbathing on the beach amongst the horse poo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tayaout Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) I swimmed at both Cha Am and Hua Hin but you can't compare with south Thailand! Cha Am feels more Thai than Hua Hin and both are decent option from Bangkok. However Koh Mak and surrounding islands are much better. If it's for living then south thailand is much better for beachs! However some spot can get crowded and they did not figured out how to put a muffler on their boat. I plan to go to Koh Phi Phi for the first time next month since it's probably a once of a lifetime chance to visit without tourists. Edited August 22, 2020 by Tayaout 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Tayaout said: Koh Mak isn't Koh Mak infested with sandflies, was when I was there, departed after the first day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, simple1 said: isn't Koh Mak infested with sandflies, was when I was there, departed after the first day Maybe it depends on the season or the beach. Never saw any. Edit: I remember the hotel staff fumigating the beach... After doing some research it seems like a common problem in this area including Koh Chang. Edited August 22, 2020 by Tayaout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 11:22 AM, Tayaout said: I swimmed at both Cha Am and Hua Hin but you can't compare with south Thailand! Cha Am feels more Thai than Hua Hin and both are decent option from Bangkok. However Koh Mak and surrounding islands are much better. If it's for living then south thailand is much better for beachs! However some spot can get crowded and they did not figured out how to put a muffler on their boat. I plan to go to Koh Phi Phi for the first time next month since it's probably a once of a lifetime chance to visit without tourists. Phi Phi is open now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 8/15/2020 at 9:20 AM, zeekgarcia said: Stayed at Ao Nang and it was good and did not feel itchy as we did when we were at Cha AM. Hmm I've been to both and did experience the 'itchy' as you have mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekgarcia Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 3:49 PM, Solinvictus said: Hmm I've been to both and did experience the 'itchy' as you have mentioned. I do not remember what time of year we were at Cha Am but we were at Ao Nang during Nov and did not fell itchy when we got out of the ocean as we did when we were at Cha Am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 3:49 PM, Solinvictus said: Hmm I've been to both and did experience the 'itchy' as you have mentioned. Error "Did not" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 8/22/2020 at 11:22 AM, Tayaout said: I swimmed at both Cha Am and Hua Hin but you can't compare with south Thailand! Cha Am feels more Thai than Hua Hin and both are decent option from Bangkok. However Koh Mak and surrounding islands are much better. If it's for living then south thailand is much better for beachs! However some spot can get crowded and they did not figured out how to put a muffler on their boat. I plan to go to Koh Phi Phi for the first time next month since it's probably a once of a lifetime chance to visit without tourists. I live on the sea front in Koh Lanta, and that is one of my main gripes - silencers on boats, or more correctly, the absence thereof! I love to see the boats and the way of life, but the noise can sometimes be ear splitting. Considering I have to have my boat inspected and properly labelled, kitted out with life vests, etc. for the annual registration (fund raising), it beggers belief that these long tail fishing boats can get away without silencers. However, as usual, stupidity reigns, since these fishermen are seriously damaging their hearing, and that of their children who tag along when schools out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 8/22/2020 at 12:49 PM, simple1 said: isn't Koh Mak infested with sandflies, was when I was there, departed after the first day I never had that problem in Koh Mak, only Koh Chang, where they sold the protective / treatment oil at the hotel check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Tofer said: I never had that problem in Koh Mak, only Koh Chang, where they sold the protective / treatment oil at the hotel check in. OK. Definitely was the case when I was on Koh Mak, never been bitten on Koh Chang, probably a time of year scenario. Never been bitten in Krabi region, for me the best day beaches were the small offshore islands near Ao Nang. Best to check with the likes of Tripadvisor on timing for sand flies. I personally get a bad reaction with the bites. Edited December 5, 2021 by simple1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofer Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 11:00 AM, simple1 said: OK. Definitely was the case when I was on Koh Mak, never been bitten on Koh Chang, probably a time of year scenario. Never been bitten in Krabi region, for me the best day beaches were the small offshore islands near Ao Nang. Best to check with the likes of Tripadvisor on timing for sand flies. I personally get a bad reaction with the bites. I do too. I was chased down the Bamboo beach by a cloud / swarm of them in March 2003, and had to jump in the sea to avoid being eaten alive. I agree it is probably seasonal and I heard say some areas of Koh Chang didn't get bothered. It might even have been cleared up since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Overlander Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Take your pick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Tupkaek Beach. https://amazinglanta.com/tubkaek-beach-hangover-2-beach-ao-nang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Phra Nang is no 1 the Railay then Khlong Muang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/2/2019 at 11:52 AM, Vacuum said: Hat Nopparat Thara? Avoid the touristy part (Ao Nang). You ever been there? Its mudflats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I’ve been to Ko Chiang 4 times and never had at the beach I am planning this coming month to go to a beach I’m not sure yet which one I would like to find the best beach in the country to go to this time I’m getting a little tired of the islands TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marin Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 8/6/2020 at 3:38 AM, thaibeachlovers said: I'm sorry to hear that. It was one of my favourite beaches, for the sunsets. I had not been back for 20 years and was shocked. Its so built up. No jungle at all between east and west Raillay now. Just hotel after hotel and restaurants, bars, and trinket shops. Really happy I did not stay. As you said used to be just beautiful. Even the water is not clear from all the boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlinclaifornia Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Ao Nang Use this trail to the other side where no tourist go. Ao Nang Beach - Google Maps.pdfAo Nang Beach - Google Maps.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf81 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 12/5/2021 at 10:21 AM, Tofer said: I never had that problem in Koh Mak, only Koh Chang, where they sold the protective / treatment oil at the hotel check in. When I went to Koh Chang last year, didn't experience any itching. Staff also didn't give us any protective oil, so perhaps it's seasonal. We were at the beach of the Centara Grand resort there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 1:48 PM, BMW Overlander said: Take your pick: nice "misleading" edited videos as the beaches shown are not what they look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Mavideol said: nice "misleading" edited videos as the beaches shown are not what they look Yes ... topic ... "for swimming" ... no takers it seems. Still covid, but surely some folks would be in the water. Thai surf is lovely to look at, actually going in, then you need to look a bit closer. If it is a great beach, then it's probably way too crowded, which means too much development nearby, and fecal count surely to be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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