Baanyai Beach Bar

Baanyai Beach Bar sits on Ko Mak, a quieter island in the Trat province that draws travellers looking to escape the busier crowds of larger Thai islands. Despite being listed under the Koh Chang region, this spot is located on Ko Mak itself, so visitors should factor in the additional ferry leg when planning their trip. The bar's near-perfect rating across a solid number of reviews suggests it has built a genuinely loyal following among those who find it. The atmosphere leans casual and unhurried, fitting for a budget-friendly beach bar on one of Thailand's more low-key islands. Guests can expect a setting that prioritises relaxed enjoyment over anything flashy, making it well suited to travellers who want to spend time by the water without the noise and crowds of more developed beach destinations. The combination of a beachside setting and consistently positive visitor feedback points to a place that delivers on the simple pleasures. Opening hours run from mid-morning to early evening most days of the week, with a slightly earlier start on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Thursdays from 08:30, and from 09:00 on Mondays through Wednesdays. Closing time is 20:00 across the board, so this is not a late-night venue. Visitors looking for a daytime drink or a sundowner before dinner will find the hours well suited to that. There is no website listed, so arriving in person or asking locally for current information is the practical approach.