Sight guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Visiting Than Sadet waterfall and beach
A stream tumbles down a series of rocky pools to a small beach on the remote east coast.
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Quick answer
Than Sadet waterfall and beach is a nature spot in East coast, Koh Phangan. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- East coast
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, history and outdoors
- Best months
- January–March
About Than Sadet waterfall and beach
A stream tumbles down a series of rocky pools to a small beach on the remote east coast. The name means 'royal stream': King Rama V and later kings visited, and royal monograms are carved into the rocks along the river.
Tip: Combine it with Thong Nai Pan, and come after rain when the pools are fuller; in the dry months the falls slow to a trickle.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: East coast.
Best time to visit Than Sadet waterfall and beach
Than Sadet waterfall and beach is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
- January: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Koh Phangan itinerary visits Than Sadet waterfall and beach on day 1, together with Bottle Beach, Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai and Full Moon Party at Haad Rin.
- No. 4 of the 16 sights in our Koh Phangan things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Koh Phangan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Koh Phangan.
If you like Than Sadet waterfall and beach
- Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai — Thong Nai Pan, Half a day to a full day
- Phaeng Waterfall and Domsila viewpoint — Central highlands, 1.5–2 hours
- Khao Ra hike — Central highlands, 3–5 hours
- Koh Ma and Mae Haad — Chaloklum, Half a day
Staying near Than Sadet waterfall and beach
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Than Sadet waterfall and beach?
Plan 2–3 hours.
+Is Than Sadet waterfall and beach free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Than Sadet waterfall and beach?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Combine it with Thong Nai Pan, and come after rain when the pools are fuller; in the dry months the falls slow to a trickle.
+Do I need to book Than Sadet waterfall and beach in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.