Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood)
Bang Bao Beach is Koh Kood's postcard bay — a sheltered, palm-fringed crescent on the island's west coast where shallow, bathtub-calm water grades from clear to aquamarine over clean sand. A long wooden pier stretches across the bay, resorts sit low-key behind the palm line, and even in high season the beach rarely feels busy — Koh Kood's distance from the mainland keeps the crowds away. The water is safe and shallow for a long way out, making it one of the island's best swimming spots for families. Kayaks are easy to rent, and the neighbouring bays of Ao Phrao and Klong Chao are a short scooter ride over the headland.
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Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood) worth visiting?
Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood) holds a 4.7★ rating from 1,295 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated beaches in Pattaya.
When is the best time to visit Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood)?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, 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 – October (rainy, rough seas).
Where is Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood) located?
Bang Bao Beach (Koh Kood) is at JG6P+QG8, Tambon Ko Kut, Amphoe Ko Kut, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island
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Tips for Visiting Beaches
Check Monsoon Windows
Andaman coast beaches (Phuket, Krabi) have rough seas May–October. Gulf beaches (Samui, Hua Hin) are roughest October–December. Plan your beach trip around these windows for calm water and safe swimming.
Go Early for Empty Sand
Even the busiest beaches are nearly deserted before 9 AM. Sunrise walks on Kata, Chaweng, or Railay are magical — 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.
Nearby Places
Klong Chao Beach (Koh Kood)
Klong Chao Beach is Koh Kood's main beach and one of eastern Thailand's finest — a wide ribbon of soft white sand where the Klong Chao river meets the sea, giving you a beach on one side and a calm, kayakable lagoon on the other. The water is clear and gently shelving, sunsets land straight down the
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Location Info
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Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island