Pasai Beach
Koh Yao Noi's longest east-coast beach, about 2 km of sand facing the Krabi karsts, with cafés and bungalows along the road behind it.
Tours that include Pasai Beach
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Why go, and how to do it well
Pasai is the beach most people mean when they talk about staying on Koh Yao Noi. It runs for about 2 km down the island's southeast coast, and like every main beach here it faces east across Phang Nga Bay to the limestone towers off Krabi, so this is a sunrise beach, not a sunset one. The road behind it carries the island's densest strip of bungalows, cafés and small restaurants, which still amounts to very little by Phuket standards.
The catch is the tide. Pasai is very shallow at low tide and the water pulls a long way out over sand and mud, so swimming works for a few hours either side of high water. I'd plan beach time around a tide table and use the low-tide hours for a scooter loop or a longtail trip instead.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Pasai Beach, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Phang Nga 82160, Thailand
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All within 3.3 km away of Pasai Beach.
Klong Jark Beach
A 1.5 km east-coast beach on Koh Yao Noi between Pasai and Tha Khao, best for swimming at high tide, with beachfront restaurants at its south end.
Laem Haad Beach
Koh Yao Yai's sandbar beach in Phang Nga Bay, a spit of white sand that runs out into shallow turquoise water at low tide, with karst islands on every horizon and almost nobody on it.
Tha Khao Beach
A 1 km bay beside Tha Khao village and pier on Koh Yao Noi's east coast, where a sandbank links the shore to little Koh Nui at low tide.
Tips for Visiting Beaches
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.
Explore Beyond the Main Strip
Every popular beach area has quieter alternatives nearby. Rent a scooter and ride 10 minutes from Patong to find Freedom Beach, or head to Phuket's northeast coast for nearly empty shores.
Pasai Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pasai Beach worth visiting?
Pasai Beach holds a 4.3★ rating from 23 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit Pasai Beach?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, 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).
Where is Pasai Beach located?
Pasai Beach is at Pasai Beach, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Phang Nga 82160, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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