Pakarang Cape
แหลมปะการัง
A coral-rubble headland jutting into the sea north of Khao Lak. At low tide a long sandbar emerges, making it a spot for sunsets and photography.
In Thai, Pakarang means 'coral.' The headland is piled with white coral fragments washed ashore by the waves. At low tide, a sandbar stretches far out to sea, and at sunset the crowds are sparse and the view is wide open. Nearby are several beach bars and upscale resorts, and the south side connects to a small coral beach. Admission is free, and the cape lies about 12 km north of Khao Lak town. The broken coral is hard on bare feet, so wear sandals.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Khuk Khak Beach
- Sai Rung Waterfall
- Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park
- Bang Niang Beach
- Bang Niang Market
- Police Boat T.813 Tsunami Memorial
- International Tsunami Museum
- Khao Lak Beach (Nang Thong)