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Ko
Sichang has many beaches, all with cleaner, clear water than
any mainland beach in the northern Gulf.
By far the biggest, best
and most popular is Haad Tham Phang (Collapsed Cave Beach).
There you'll find all the conveniences a tourist could want,
minus jet skis. Other
beaches are smaller, more secluded and often pristine. None
of these places has lifeguards, but the drop-off is very gradual
at all the beaches, and the surf is seldom any threat.
In the names below, we've left out the word "haad"
or "beach", which is necessary when asking directions.
Just south of Ko Sichang
is the island of Koh Khaangkhaao. It has by far the nicest
beach, and the best snorkeling in the archipelago--the best
coral is about 100 m offshore on the main, northern beach,
and around the smaller island Ko Thaai Taa Muen just to the
southwest of Bat Island.
It's a great destination
for a day or half-day fishing / swimming / snorkeling trip--if you
like these activities at all, a trip to Bat Island is a must. There
are bungalow accomodations on the beach facing the main island,
where you can usually find cold drinks and at least a few basic
Thai dishes. Boat hire is B800 for an outboard that will hold about
5 adults, and about B2,000 for all-day hire of a larger boat with
bathroom and room for a dozen people. Click here
for another look at the island. Pan & David
can put you in touch with the boat operators.
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