Chaloklum Bay
Because the water is so deep around the wharf here,
it’s a good place for the fisherman to bring
their boats to. It’s also a good place to
tie up to when the winds get too strong. This
deep
seaport serves as a stopover for the fisherman who
are responsible for transferring fresh water to
the neighboring islands. It’s the site most
populated by the largest number of fisherman on
the island. Besides fresh seafood the villagers
sell their most famous product, dried squid. This
a very good place to come to and witness the live
-style and scenes presented by the local fishermen.
There are various bungalow style accommodations
to choose from. There are many places that offer
snorkeling equipment for rent and snorkeling or
fishing for squid during the night is very popular
with the tourists who visit here. Of cause just
sightseeing around the island is also a very popular
pastime. The beach at Chaloklum Bay is located in
the northern part of Koh Pha Ngan about 15 kilometers
from the port Tong Sala. Local buses are available
for transportation daily.
Thansadej Beach
The beach here is not very long but it is very beautiful
and a tranquil sport. The water isn’t too
deep here and very clear .A great place for swimming.
The beach here is very close to the Thansadej Protection
Unit where the Thansadej waterfall is located. This
waterfall is considered one of the most important
sites to visit on Pha Ngan island. Most of the hotels,
bungalows, shops, and restaurants are situated along
the beach here. The beach is on the east coast of
the island about 13 kilometers from the port of
Thong Sala. You can catch a local bus from the port.
From Koh Samui you can take a rapid speed boat or
a long-tail boat to get there and back.
Mae Had Beach
This northwestern beach still maintains its sense
of tranquility. During period of low tide the
water
is shallow enough to walk across to the island named
Ma, which is another very beautiful beach here on
Koh Pha Ngan. Bungalows, resorts, sops, restaurants
and travel agencies also line the beach here. The
beach is situated on the northwest side of the island
near Salad beach which is about 15 kilometers from
the town of Thong Sala. Local transportation is
available from the town of Thong Sala.
Thongnaipan Bay
This beach with its fine white sand, peaceful and
natural atmosphere still is unspoiled because it
is situated so far from any city. There is also
another beautiful and peaceful beach just north
of here named Tongnaipannoi. It is worthwhile to
pay a visit here for those who love to snorkel in
shallow waters. There are many pleasant bungalows,
resorts, shops, restaurants, and travel agencies
here to choose from. These two beaches are located
on the west coast of the island approximately 25
kilometers from the Thong Sala port. Traveling by
land to get there is not recommended, especially
during the rainy season, as some parts of route
are very difficult to pass though. The best way
to access these beaches is by water transport.
Sri Thanu Beach
This tranquil beach is located on the west side
of the island. This is another great spot for those
who like peace and quiet and to just relax surrounded
by nature. It’s one of the many
idyllic
beaches of Koh Pha Ngan. The water here is clean,
limpid, and not to deep. A great place for swimming;
however, be careful during the monsoon season as
that can change. When it’s stormy, there can
be strong waves accompanied by strong winds. There
is great sightseeing around the island here as well
as good snorkeling. There are many hotels and bungalows
at your service shops and restaurants abound along
the beach area. Sri Thanu Beach is 12 kilometers
from the port of Thong Sala on the west side of
the island. Transportation there is by way of local
bus.
Tae Nai Island
This small island is just 400 meters away from Thong
Sala Bay. You can hire a boat to take you around
the island. There is a beautiful sandy beach there
called Chan siaw as well as other places of interest
such as the caves of Phra and Talu. Around the area
of Taykho cliff, on the back side of the island,
is a great place to take in the sunset at the end
of the day. Koh Tae Nai is just a short 10 minutes’
boat ride west of the port of Ban Thong Sala.
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