Chonburi Beaches

Amphoe Muang

Bang Saen

A well-known holiday beach, Bang Saen is only 14 kilometres from the provincial town. From Sukhumvit Road, take a right turn at Km. 104 and proceed on for another 3 kilometres to get there. Bang Saen is widely popular with Thai holiday-makers who happily romp along the long beach and partake in the tasty food available. Weekends are particularly crowded while it is relatively quiet during weekdays. Fronting the beach are hotels, bungalows, foodshops as well as recreational gears and bicycles for rent.

Getting There: Bus services are available from Bangkok's Ekkamai Bus Terminal throughout the day. There are also local 'Song Thaeo' transports serving Chon Buri town-Nong Mon Market-Bang Saen.

Amphoe Bang Lamung & Pattaya

Hat Chomthian (Jomtien)


Hat Chomthian (Jomtien) is a km.-long beach and only 4 kilometres from Pattaya. A beach road runs parallel to the shore along which are hotels and other accommodation facilities. Less noisy than Pattaya, it is popular as a site for relaxation, swimming and water-sports.

Koh Khrok


Some 8 kilometres off Pattaya Beach is Ko Khrok an isle almost totally surrounded by rock formations. A gap of 100 metres to the east is a stretch of sandy beach from which visitors can go and enjoy viewing underwater coral reefs. This island can be reached by chartered boat from South Pattaya. (this private island is not allowed to enter)

Koh Lan

Koh Lan is some 7.5 kilometres or 45 minutes by ferry from Pattaya. The 2 km. x 5 km. land area offers several white, sandy beaches such as Hat Ta Waen, Hat Laem Thian and Hat Thong Lang. Most of the tour boats make anchor to take advantage of the foodshops and stalls along these beaches. Facing Hat Thong Lang are coral ranges. Visitors can choose glass-bottom boats and surface-diving. Hat Samae is located to the southwest while Hat Ta Phan is to the west of the island.

Getting There: A ferry leaves South Pattaya pier daily from 10 a.m. until 6.30 p.m. One-way fare is 20 baht. On return, the ferry leaves Ko Lan's Na Ban Beach at 12 noon and 2 p.m. Speed boats are also available along Pattaya beach.

Ko Phai, Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam, Ko Klungbadan



Two hours, 23 kilometers from Pattaya are the Ko Phai Islands, the largest of which is Ko Phai. Others include Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam and Ko Klungbadan. The area is under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy. However, visitors are allowed for swimming, relaxation or diving but only during daytime. Overnight stays are not permitted.

Ko Sak


Some six hundred metres further from Ko Lan, or about 10 kilometres from Pattaya is Ko Sak a small island shaped like an upturn horse-shoe. There are two connecting beaches to the north and south. Along the south shore are ranges of corals. Ko Sak can be reached by chartered boat from South Pattaya.

Pattaya Beach


The half-moon-shaped Pattaya Beach is about 4 kilometres long with a road running parallel to the beach. From mid-section to the southern end of the area are a vast array of restaurants, bars, department stores, souvenir stores, as well as other places of entertainment. To the north of the beach are various mini-resorts and hotels in a more quiet atmosphere. For local transportation, the 'Song Thae' mini-buses ply the routes along the Beach Road and Pattaya 2nd Road.

Wong Phrachan Beach

Wong Phrachan Beach is on the northern side of Pattaya Bay. The 1 kilometre beach shares the same entrance as the Central Wong Amat Hotel. A quiet spot, the beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation.

Amphoe Koh Si Chang

Hat Tham Phang

Hat Tham Phang Khao Tham Phang at the back of the island surrounds this white sandy beach. The sloping beach is thus on the unwindy side. The sea is clear and not too wavy. It is a good spot for swimming and lazing on the beach to admire the sunset.

Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom

Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom The name of "Hat Hin Klom" comes from the rounded rocks on the beach which have been "rounded" by the westerly wind that normally comes from March to September. The white sand makes the beach look clean and clear. There pass on the back side of the island is also another vantage point to watch the sunset.

Amphoe Sattahip

Hat Nang Ram


Hat Nang Ram Situated close to the Sattahip deep-water port, Nang Ram beach is about 200 metres long. At the tip of the beach stands the shrine of Kromluang Chumphonkhetudomsak, the Father of Royal Thai Navy. The atmosphere is very peaceful with shadowy pine trees and lines of frangipani trees.

Hat Toei Ngam




Hat Toei Ngam Lines of toei trees (Pandanus kaida Kurz) on the 200 metre crescent beach add to the tranquillity of the atmosphere. The northern side of the beach is located a naval museum and monument. Toei Ngam Beach is under the navy's supervision. It is, however, open to the general public from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.