davidst01 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Can you name a nice beach option along the coast between Chanthaburi and Cambodia? Whilst you are advising maybe you can name a hotel/ resort as well. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooner Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Nothing special there compared to most places in Thailand. Most of the beaches are poor for swimming and dont look particularly inviting. Also you will need your own car as transport is not available. Around the Chao Lao area was ok. Some scenic spots but as i said the beaches werent great. Better off heading to some of the islands around Ko Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Laem Sing Beach just off Chantaburi has a nice clean beach an a few restaurants along beach front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique355 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Many wonderful beaches between Chantaburi and the Cambodian border. It all depends on what YOU want and what is your budget. Check e.g. the islands like Kho Chang or Kho Kood or Kho Kam etc. But also along the long and complicated coastline on the mainland are many pristine beaches. Some with simple infrastructure some no infrastructure at all. Edited February 17, 2016 by dominique355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 You can't go wrong with Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat. Nice hotel on its own, on a lovely long beach. Enjoyed our stay every time. From memory its about 20-30 minutes drive on to the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I recently visited the area south of Trat down to the Cambodian border. Some very nice beaches there and virtually deserted. Limited nice hotels though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 ^limited restaurants as well, basically an undeveloped area for tourists still (which is why we go). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullie Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 There is one little gem, called Au Than Khu, close tot Trat airport. Maybe not the cleanest of water, but a real " Thai" beach with nice clean bungalows just off the beach itself , and cheap. Furthermore there are LOTS of options all along the coast from Trat tot Hat Lek. ranging from high-class resorts to public beaches - very clear water too, for the most part. I recommend google! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 From Trat to the border, Trat province is squeezed in between the cambodian hills and the sea and is very narrow making it pretty quick to see most developments along that coast. The sea is clean in this area and has the lovely view of Chang and the other islands. I always think it's like being on Koh Chang without the hassle of crossing over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abab Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Many nice beaches everywhere on Chanthaburi coast. But anyway I guess that nowadays everybody is smart enough to know that it's stupid to swim in the sea ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sri Shina Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I guess I am one of the last dummies. Why is it stupid to swim in the sea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachdude Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Mango Beach Resort is very nice. A bit pricey but worth it. Just north of Khlong Yai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachdude Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 So why is it stupid to swim in the sea? I too must be stupid because we've done it all the time without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Another stupid one swimming in the sea. Come on abab, enlighten us please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 17/02/2016 at 4:44 PM, dominique355 said: Many wonderful beaches between Chantaburi and the Cambodian border. It all depends on what YOU want and what is your budget. Check e.g. the islands like Kho Chang or Kho Kood or Kho Kam etc. But also along the long and complicated coastline on the mainland are many pristine beaches. Some with simple infrastructure some no infrastructure at all. Clear as mud flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Jelly fish , sea snakes , urchins , riptides , beaches not patrolled by lifeguards are reasons that are a concern . I have seen 2 drownings caused by riptides and heard of many more . I used to love swimming in the sea , especially the med; but here in Thailand it does not feel safe to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abab Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 7 hours ago, superal said: Jelly fish , sea snakes , urchins , riptides , beaches not patrolled by lifeguards are reasons that are a concern . I have seen 2 drownings caused by riptides and heard of many more . I used to love swimming in the sea , especially the med; but here in Thailand it does not feel safe to me . Exactly, but so many "smart" people only understand when shiiite happens ! Reason why i drive a german tank here and do not ride a motorbike also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sri Shina Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I am at Chao Lao and have been here for nearly a month. The water is calm and quite clear. The beach is relatively clean. Definitely no rip tide. Of course one has to be smart when swimming anywhere, lakes included. There can be snakes, eels and leeches in fresh water. Just use common sense and you will be fine. I do agree about the motorbikes. Will not get on one. That said, you also need your wits about you when walking! Plenty of obstacles all the time, not to mention the dogs! I will take my chances in the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abab Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Sri Shina said: I am at Chao Lao and have been here for nearly a month. The water is calm and quite clear. The beach is relatively clean. Definitely no rip tide. Of course one has to be smart when swimming anywhere, lakes included. There can be snakes, eels and leeches in fresh water. Just use common sense and you will be fine. I do agree about the motorbikes. Will not get on one. That said, you also need your wits about you when walking! Plenty of obstacles all the time, not to mention the dogs! I will take my chances in the ocean. So teach all the people who died because of jelly fishes or other things how to be smart ? Why no saying that you accept that it's stupid to swim in the sea but that you also accept the risk for your and your family ? You do what you want, but this is clearly stupid, you dont need to swim, but you need to walk to go somewhere, so this is VERY VERY different. Everything that you do for fun and that can kill you is stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 You would think that the Thai tourism authorities would oversee / regulate the safety of the many holidaymakers who come to Thailand and have visions of relaxing on the beautiful beaches / swimming in the sea . Many assume they will be as safe as their western resorts e.g. the Med . Some of the popular beaches have lifeguards in attendance some of the time but quieter beaches have none . Having said that people drown or have to be rescued at attended beaches . A beach that was safe today is unsafe tomorrow because of riptides . The red flag warning is often ignored by bathers . I have also been told of nearby vendors taking down the red flag because they lost money through lack of customers . Then there are the out of control jet skis and speed boats . Swimming pools are so much safer especially if a young family is involved . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abab Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 hours ago, superal said: You would think that the Thai tourism authorities would oversee / regulate the safety of the many holidaymakers who come to Thailand and have visions of relaxing on the beautiful beaches / swimming in the sea . Many assume they will be as safe as their western resorts e.g. the Med . Some of the popular beaches have lifeguards in attendance some of the time but quieter beaches have none . Having said that people drown or have to be rescued at attended beaches . A beach that was safe today is unsafe tomorrow because of riptides . The red flag warning is often ignored by bathers . I have also been told of nearby vendors taking down the red flag because they lost money through lack of customers . Then there are the out of control jet skis and speed boats . Swimming pools are so much safer especially if a young family is involved . Totally agree, and we also exactly know that many will also agree, but too late, after an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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