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Ko Samui, Thailand
Photo: Dominicscaife, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Laem Yai is a beach on the very northwest tip of the island of Ko Samui. If you're looking for a quiet, beautiful beach on otherwise hectic Ko Samui, this is it! It is beautiful at any time of day, however it is particularly noted as a place to watch the sun set over the ocean.
Formerly Mövenpick Resort
Affordable upmarket beachfront resort with A/C rooms, Wi-Fi, 3 pools and buffet breakfast.
What makes this beach a hidden gem is the fact that it is relatively hard to find. You can use Google Maps for navigation, or follow these instructions:
Read in the guideTaxi from Chaweng: 600 baht. Recommend your own transport. Hire a motorbike or a 4 x 4.
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