Wai Chaek Beach
A remote half-moon beach on Koh Chang's south coast with a lagoon at one end and no shops, at the end of a rough track or a boat ride from Bang Bao.
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- Open 24 hours daily
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Andaman coast beaches (Phuket, Krabi) have rough seas May–October. Koh Samui's beaches are roughest October–December, and Hua Hin's wettest months are September and October. Plan your beach trip around these windows for calm water and safe swimming.
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Why go, and how to do it well
Wai Chaek is a remote beach on Koh Chang's south coast, a half-moon of sand a few hundred meters long in a sheltered bay looking south toward the outer islands, with a hidden lagoon at its eastern end and a stream at its western end. There's nothing much built on it and no shops, which is the whole point. It's the beach to come to if you want sand with nobody else on it.
Getting there is the hard part. The land route leaves the unfinished road between Bang Bao and Salak Phet and runs down a steep, loose track with a river crossing, so only ride it if you're confident off-road, and don't run low on fuel. Most people come by longtail from Bang Bao pier or kayak round from Klong Kloi, and some speedboat tours stop for a swim.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
Tours that include Wai Chaek Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Wai Chaek Beach.
Wai Chaek Beach, Koh Chang Tai, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Beaches
Go Early for Empty Sand
Even the busiest beaches are nearly deserted before 9 AM. A sunrise walk is the best hour of the day on the sand, and you'll beat the heat for a morning swim.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Many Thai marine parks ban chemical sunscreens that damage coral. Bring reef-safe (mineral/zinc-based) sunscreen from home — it's harder to find and pricier in Thailand.
Wai Chaek Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wai Chaek Beach worth visiting?
Wai Chaek Beach holds a 4.3★ rating from 322 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Koh Chang.
What are the opening hours of Wai Chaek Beach?
Wai Chaek Beach is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Wai Chaek Beach?
The best months to visit Koh Chang are November – March, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas, many closures).
Where is Wai Chaek Beach located?
Wai Chaek Beach is at Wai Chaek Beach, Koh Chang Tai, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand, in Koh Chang. Getting around Koh Chang: Shared songthaews along the west-coast road; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day — the hills between beaches are steep, ride carefully).
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