Attractions & Culture
Laem Haad Beach
9 Excellent · 1,337 reviews
Duration
Half day
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
Laem Haad Beach is the standout natural attraction on Ko Yao Yai island, a short ferry ride from the Krabi coast. It is known for a long sandspit that emerges at low tide, stretching several hundred metres into Phang Nga Bay with views of the surrounding limestone karsts. The beach itself is quiet and undeveloped — no jet skis, no beach clubs — and the shallow water on either side of the bar makes it an easy swim. Timing matters: visit at high tide and there is no sandbar, only a narrow strip of shore. Check tide tables before you go.
Highlights
Sandspit that emerges at low tide in Phang Nga Bay
Clear, calm water on both sides of the bar
Undeveloped beach with no commercial operators
Views of the surrounding limestone karst islands
What's included
Ferry to Ko Yao Yai (purchased separately)
Motorbike or taxi on the island to reach the beach
