Chao Lao Beach
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Chanthaburi's most famous long sandy beach, with soft sand stretching for kilometers. It is the top weekend getaway for Thai travelers.
Chao Lao Beach lies on the coast of Tha Mai district. The beach is long and wide, lined with resorts and seafood restaurants. Weekends bring mostly Thai tourists from Bangkok, and few foreigners. You can ride banana boats, wade in the waves, and eat grilled prawns and crabs by the sea in the evening. The beach connects along the coastal scenic road with Laem Sadet Beach to the south. It is about 35 km from the city and requires a car or a hired van.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Centre
- Noen Nangphaya Viewpoint
- Kung Wiman Bay
- Laem Sing Historic Sites (Khuk Khi Kai & Tuk Daeng)
- King Taksin the Great Park
- King Taksin Shrine & City Pillar Shrine
- Chanthaburi Gem Market
- Chanthaboon Waterfront Community