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Suitable for those who are tired of crowded beaches and nightlife. Ao Put Sa has a small pontoon with some OK snorkelling around it. Best time to stick you head under and have a look is at low tide.
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A perfect hideaway for holidaymakers in search of tranquillity. Only one type of accommodation here: handmade bungalows with a lot of character. Few dining options.
Two beaches down from Hat Sai Kaew. More or less of the same white, sandy stretches with a few nice restaurants at night and a big, concrete block of a bar where most party goers end up late at night. Revelers can make this beach a little noisy, but much less so than the busier Hat Sai Kaew.
Separated from Hat Sai Kaew by a small rocky sea point where there is a mermaid statue. The beach is half the size of Hat Sai Kaew. There is some monk's accommodation along this stretch of sand which explains the signs asking people to be quiet. It makes for a peaceful spot just past the noise polluted Hat Sai Kaew Beach.
Some like this beach for being laid back and less developed, with a bit of a feel of the old Thailand. Others find it scruffy, and feel it can get pretty dirty and some have complained about oily sand (?). There are rasta and hippy bars where you can buy weed or just chill. Low tide really affects this beach.
The second largest beach on the island (after Hat Sai Kaew) and much nicer than its immediate neighbour to the north. Ao Wong Deuan has a ferry service with the mainland which makes this beach easy to access but the ferries bring noise, pollution, and day-trippers with them. However it remains a scenic and popular beach with lots of shade, accommodation, restaurants and even a mini mart.