Hat Sai Kaew (Chumphon)

Chumphon, Thailand

A pristine white sand beach on the mainland Gulf coast where local university students come to camp and elderly fishermen repair nets under century-old trees.

About this place

Located 15km east of Chumphon town via a winding rural road that passes rubber plantations and fishing villages. The beach has basic facilities including clean bathrooms and a small shop run by 'Auntie Malee' who makes incredible mango sticky rice. University groups often camp here on weekends, creating a friendly local atmosphere. The nearby Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi temple offers simple accommodation for 200 baht per night in traditional wooden rooms.