Sight guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Visiting Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai
Two horseshoe bays on the north-east coast with soft sand, clear water and a backdrop of steep jungle.
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Quick answer
Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai is a beach in Thong Nai Pan, Koh Phangan. Allow half a day to a full day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Thong Nai Pan
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, outdoors, kids and couples
- Best months
- January–March
About Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai
Two horseshoe bays on the north-east coast with soft sand, clear water and a backdrop of steep jungle. Thong Nai Pan Noi has a small village of cafés and restaurants behind the beach, and the bays are among the best on the island for swimming.
Tip: Ride or take a taxi over the hill road in daylight, as it is steep and winding, and spend a full day swimming between the two bays.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day to a full day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Thong Nai Pan, twin north-eastern bays of soft sand with upmarket resorts.
Best time to visit Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai
Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai 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.
When to visit Koh Phangan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Koh Phangan itinerary visits Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai on day 1, together with Bottle Beach, Than Sadet waterfall and beach and Full Moon Party at Haad Rin.
- No. 3 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.
- A family favourite in Koh Phangan with kids.
If you like Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai
- Bottle Beach — Bottle Beach, Half a day
- Than Sadet waterfall and beach — East coast, 2–3 hours
- Koh Ma and Mae Haad — Chaloklum, Half a day
- Haad Yao — Haad Yao and Haad Salad, Half a day
Staying near Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai
Stay in Thong Nai Pan ($$$) to walk here: twin north-eastern bays of soft sand with upmarket resorts. All areas to stay in Koh Phangan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai?
Plan half a day to a full day.
+Is Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Ride or take a taxi over the hill road in daylight, as it is steep and winding, and spend a full day swimming between the two bays.
+Do I need to book Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan can be a peaceful family destination if you avoid Haad Rin around the full moon.