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The beach is in the most beautiful bay in the northeast of Koh Phangan. The beach is divided into two parts by a high cliff; there is a beach in the northern bay Thong Nai Pan Noi , on which they are mainly located expensive hotels luxury class, in another crescent-shaped bay there is a beach where cheaper hotels are located. The beaches are surrounded by high mountains, densely covered with tropical vegetation.
A significant advantage of the beaches of Thong Nao Pan is that you can swim there at any time of the year. The ebb and flow of the tides are almost unnoticeable here. Whereas on other beaches, especially in the west of Koh Phangan, there can be significant problems with the sea: sometimes the sea goes so far that swimming becomes completely impossible.
On the beach Thong Nai Pan Noi there is a village of the same name and several good bars and restaurants. The sand on this beach is not as white and fine as on neighboring Tong Nai Pan Yai, but larger and beige.
The sea here is deeper and when there was calm on Thong Nai Pan Yai beach, there were waves on Thong Nai Pan Noi beach. We stopped by this beach the day we rode along the northeastern side of the island on a bike. We didn’t swim, we just stopped by to see the beach, because our main goal was to get to
On the cliff that separates these two beaches, one of the most expensive hotels on the island is located - the Panviman Koh Phangan Hotel. The hotel offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand and the bay. Also on this mountain is Observation deck(Viw point), which is indicated on all tourist maps Koh Phangan Islands. But we never found the road to get there.
Thong Nai Beach Pan Yai
The beach is longer and more flat than its twin neighbor. There is no village on the shore, so this beach is even quieter and more deserted than the neighboring beach.
Thong Nai Yai Beach You can get to these beaches along one road that goes through the mountains. From the port of Thong Sala, where we traveled for about 40 minutes by sorengo (minibus). You have to ride your bike very carefully on this road. We managed to fall off the bike right on this road, although before that we had traveled to Samui for more than two months without any problems at all. During the season, you can sail to this beach and take boats from Koh Samui, which depart from the center. Keep in mind that the boat is small and floats for about 2 hours - it can get very seasick.
Many tourists are hesitant to go to the beaches of Thong Nai Pan because they are scared of the road to them. Once upon a time, in 2008, a dirt road led to these beaches, which was severely washed out during the rainy season. Now the whole road is normal asphalt. But still, I advise you to drive very carefully.
This is the road you can take to get to Thong Nai Pan Beach:
On the way to the beaches of Thong Nai Pan we pass the elephant riding area and then we drive on asphalt 
On the road from Thong Sal to the beaches of Thong Nai Pan Then an excellent asphalt road with good markings begins. But serpentines!
Excellent stretch of road to Thong Nai Pan Beach 
Road to the beach 
Mountain road through the jungle leads to Thong Nai Pan Beach For three days we stayed at the Dreamland Resort on Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach. I already wrote, . We really, really liked this beach :) Finally, I saw the color of the sea, in which I want to swim and not get out of the water, because for some reason there was nothing like it. On Thong Nai Beach Pan Yai is very shallow White sand, the entrance to the sea is gentle.
Fine white sand on Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach 
After lunch the tides were low, but it was still comfortable to swim. The water is very clear and warm.
Low tides at Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach 
There are no merchants walking along the beach or offering anything (this is a plus!). You can get a massage on the beach, but there are not many massage parlors. Here is a massage in our hotel (to the right of the restaurant), Thai massage - 300 baht, I did it, I liked it.
Massage at Dreamlend Resort You can rent a kayak (we wanted to, but were lazy) and swim to the nearby Thong Nai Pan Noi beach. You can go diving or boating on the nearby beaches. All this can be organized at any hotel.
There are about 11 hotels along the coast, each with a restaurant and bar, which is a pleasure to visit both during the day and in the evening.
Fire show near this bar in the evening 
The beach is very quiet, there are few people, mostly foreigners, families with children. Although Koh Phangan is considered an island where people come to hang out at the Full Moon Party, we have not met such a crowd of people on Tong Nai Pan Yai beach. There are also very few Rassamans, yogis and other people with informal views on this beach :) At 10 pm life comes to a standstill, with only a few bars playing soft music. And this despite the fact that we were on the islands during the Full Moon Party!
There is a central road along the beach, on which there are several tents with tour services: you can order a taxi, rent a boat, rent a bike, take things to the laundry, change money.
Road along the beach with several shops and various tour services 
In the center of this street is a 7-eleven store where you can buy water and other small items. Everything is slightly overpriced. For example, water on Samui at 7-eleven cost 13-15 baht, on Koh Phangan on other beaches - 15-16 baht, on Thong Nai Pan Yai beach - 18-20 baht. And such inflated prices for everything: fruits (there is almost nowhere to buy them; on one layout we saw mangoes for 100 baht per kg (expensive!) and some green bananas. And that’s all).
In the 7 eleven store - buy water and nuts :) Observation deck
If you drive to the end of the road along Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach and climb up the mountain, you will get to the View Point, which offers a beautiful view of two bays. We were at the lookout in gray weather, before the rain, but still the view of the sea and bays is magnificent!
View from view point of Thong Nai Pan Yai beach 
Thong Nai Pan beach and mountains around. The beauty is unreal! 
In the jungle near View Point There are several villas near View Point, so if you want to settle here long term- no problem.
Villas on the mountain with magnificent views of Thong Nai Pan Beach 
Contacts for those who want to buy or rent one of these villas Conclusion
Beach Thong Nai Pan Yai Suitable for nature lovers, families with children and those who come for a romantic holiday. I don’t know how suitable this beach is for long stay, because the prices there are more expensive than in other places on the island of Koh Phangan and the Tesco, Big C, and Macro stores are not at all close.
For me, this is one of the few beaches in Thailand where I want to return!
Video
Enjoy the video clip of Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach:
Tong Nai Pan is the common name for two nearby beaches. One is called Thong Nai Pan Noi, another Thong Nai Pan Yai.
general information
The beaches of Thong Nai Pan are located in the northeastern part of the island. Most tourists prefer to settle closer to the main life of the island (south) or in other parts of the island (west).
On the beach Tong Nai Pan Noah There are expensive hotels. Beach Tong Nai Pan Yay simpler hotels were occupied. But in both of these places prices tend to be higher than in other parts of the island. Both beaches are nearby, but not within walking distance.
How to get to the beaches of Thong Nai Pan
We will assume that you have a scooter or a car. Previously, getting here was not easy. There is only one road leading here, which was in very poor condition. And the journey here was long and difficult. When I got here, the road was good, and only some parts of it were problematic due to the fact that repair work was going on or a small part of it was not paved. And the later you go to the beaches, the easier it will be, because the road is improving every year.
To get to the beaches, no matter how trite it sounds, you need to go towards these beaches. There is only one road and if you follow the map, it is simply impossible to get lost. On the way to main road There are signs leading to the beaches. And then a multi-kilometer road begins, which at the end of the road will lead you to one of the beaches of Thong Nai Pan.
My impressions
During the off-season on the island, the beaches of Thong Nai Pan are the only ones of their kind where you can swim properly. Here the water also recedes from the shore, but not as much as on other beaches.
I liked the beach better Tong Nai Pan Noah . Somehow it felt more comfortable and nicer here. On the beach Tong Nai Pan Yay There are many fishing boats along the shore, which in my opinion spoiled the idyll of a good beach.
Photos of Thong Nai Pan beaches
Much of the route is very picturesque. Lots of well paved roads. I had a lot of fun getting here.
Together with the surrounding nature, the road is simply incredibly beautiful.
Thais passing by
Some areas along the road resemble nature from dinosaur movies.
Entrance to Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach
Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach
Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach
Crown of a 53 meter tree species dipterocarpus, which grows near the road towards the beaches of Thong Nai Pan. The sign states that the tree is the largest of its species in Thailand ( Biggest yang na tree) and he is 400 years old.
Thong Nai Pan Noi. Photo credit: Kyle, Flickr
In Thailand, by the way, you can often find names with the same root and endings Yai and Noi, Yai means big, Noi means small. The ending in the name of the bay beach speaks for itself: Yai is a larger beach, Noi is a smaller one. But despite his size, Noah is much more developed than his big brother.
About the beaches of the bay
The beaches of Thong Nai Pan Bay are very picturesque; many agree that these are the most beautiful beaches on the island. In this part the sun rises and meeting the sunrise on the beach is a mandatory point of the program). The format of relaxation here is relaxation, relaxation and relaxation again - it is very calm, quiet and lazy here.
View of Tong Nai Pan Yai. Photo credit: Fabio Achilli, Flickr
You can swim all year round, in this part of the coast there are no problems with tides. Transparent turquoise water, gentle entrance to the sea, pleasant fine sand on the beach. There are cafes and small restaurants along both beaches. Massage loungers are located in the shade on the beaches. At both beaches you can rent a kayak and walk along the bay.
Beach restaurant on Thong Nai Pan Noi. Photo credit: The muggers, Flickr
For entertainment outside the beaches, there can be walks along the path between the latter (about 15 minutes), as well as a hike to the Thaan Prawet waterfall, located in the mountains, again between two beaches. View points with stunning views (especially at dawn) are located north of Noi TNP and south of Yai TNP. On both beaches you can rent a motorbike or boat and go to neighboring, no less remote beaches - Bottle Beach to the north of the bay and beaches national park Thaan Sadet, which contains the most picturesque waterfalls of the island.
There are villages near both beaches. The village near TNP Noi is smaller, near TNP Yai - the most big village region.
Housing format in Thong Nai Pan Bay
Thong Nai Pan Noi is more developed, with a special semi-bohemian atmosphere. There are several small boutique hotels and cute hotels here, from budget housing- inexpensive bungalows. In the farthest northern part of the island is the absolutely magnificent Santhiya Resort & SPA - perhaps the best spa hotel on the island.
Tong Nai Pan Yai is more democratic. The housing format here is mid-price and budget beach bungalows with a very good price-quality ratio. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed.
In Thong Nai Pan Bay. Photo credit: Foex, Flickr
How to get to Thong Nai Pan Bay
From the main pier of Koh Phangan (see main article) songthaews - route pick-ups - run to the bay. Price is about 300 TBH per person.
There is only one road leading to the bay, laid through the jungle (this, in fact, is the biggest charm of the bay). The road starts in the Baan Tai area. Therefore, when planning a trip, take into account the time, weather and your own strength - from the main road to the bay it takes about 40-50 minutes by motorbike. Most of The roads are serpentine and in some places unpaved. Avoid traveling in the evening and in bad weather.
By boat (boat taxi) the beaches of Thong Nai Pan Bay can be reached from Haad Rin, Chaloklum beaches, as well as from neighboring small beaches.
Find out more about Koh Phangan
Read the Guide about everything you need to plan independent travel to the island of Koh Phangan - .
We were on it for only a few hours, but I liked it so much that as soon as we left it for the neighboring one no less beautiful beach, I immediately wanted to go back :)
And I walked along this beach with a camera for almost an hour, I couldn’t stop taking pictures :)
Why did I like this beach so much, and why, in my opinion, is it one of the best beaches on Koh Phangan?
1) Pure transparent water and amazing color combinations.
2) The gentle entrance to the sea is ideal for children.
3) Small waves, at least there were on the day of our trip to this beach. But if you go to the right (if you look at the sea) part of the beach, closer to the rocks, then there are almost no waves there. 
4) Nice picturesque boulders on the right side of the beach when looking at the sea.
5) There are really very few people on the beach, it seems to me that if you come there out of season, you can be there in almost splendid isolation :)
6) There are many fewer boats on the beach than on the neighboring beach.
Disadvantages of the beach.
1) They don’t show sunsets here :) But they show sunrises, but that’s not relevant to me yet :)
2) There are practically no budget hotels here. On booking.com. There is only 1 such hotel. And the reviews on it are quite contradictory.
3) This beach is not easy to get to, especially on bikes that are so popular in Thailand, but this is rather a plus, since as a result there are few people there :)
Well, as a small summary of the above - short video from this beach
How to get to Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach?
The beach is located in the northeast of the island, in a neighboring bay with Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach. As I already wrote in the article about the neighboring twin beach, it is better to go to this beach by car, or ask your hotel to organize a transfer for you (that is, meet you and take you to the place).
But when the road is finally completed, it will be quite possible to ride a bike. From Thong Sala Pier, the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. You can even get to this beach by sea. It is also very easy to get from Thong Nai Pan Yai to Thong Nai Pan Noi - the distance there is about 1.5 km. Since we were with a baby and without a stroller, we took a taxi (for 100 baht), otherwise we would have walked :) The length of the beach is about 1 km.
Thailand has long conquered the whole world with its exotic nature, sandy beaches and enchanting carnivals. Called Siam in the past, Thailand had the status of a colony for a long time, but despite the lack of independence, this country managed to preserve its original beauty and culture. One of the most famous local holiday destinations among tourists is Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach on Koh Phangan Island, located in the Gulf of Thailand.
History of origin
Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach is located in the eastern part of the island near the village of Ban Tai. Together with the neighboring beach of Thong Nai Pan Yai, they form twin bays. The beaches are separated by a high cliff, on top of which there is the most expensive hotel - Panviman Resort. In early 2008, the road to the beach led through impenetrable jungle, occasionally covered with dirt stones. On given time are underway construction works on arrangement transport system. Another possible way to get to Thong Nai Pan Noi - cross by boat from the shores of other beaches.
Architecture
The territory of Pan Nai Pan Noi beach is represented by a spacious snow-white beach with the purest clear water. The coast is surrounded by beautiful lagoons, surrounded by mountains and dense tropical forest. You can swim on the beach all year round, it is deeper and there are no coral reefs. The view in this area is especially beautiful rising sun. The neighboring village is a traditional Thai settlement. There are huts with thatched roofs. In local bars and restaurants, which are located directly under open air, you can taste fruit juices and cocktails, as well as get acquainted with exotic cuisine.
Neighborhood
Travelers are invited to relax at the Panviman luxury hotel. There is a water park with pools and slides, as well as an observation deck, from the height of which a beautiful view of the Gulf of Thailand opens. Restaurants and cafes are comfortably located on the hotel premises. The menu offered to hotel guests is distinguished by a special variety of delicious dishes of European and Asian cuisine. For those who prefer to relax in silence, it is worth visiting the nearby Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach. There are no settlements or traders here, only white sand and azure water. In this deserted area you can meet giant lizards - Takuad, as well as real wild cats, often crossing the road. In the evening, only a few bars can hear music; local shops close quite early, so fans nightlife The Fool Moon Party, held on Haad Rin Beach, is worth attending. More than ten thousand vacationers gather here who want to dance to the tunes of folk and modern music, as well as taste exotic cocktails.
Note to tourists
You can get to Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach from Thong Sala Port at minibus"Sorengo" for 40 minutes.
During the season, you can swim from the center of Maenam Beach to Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach. This journey takes about 2 hours.