Nai Thon beach lies
about 15km south of the airport. The beach is still quite
undeveloped and is a nice quiet place to sit in the sun or
take in a swim.
This pristine beach is a great place to get away from the
crowds. However, the beach is not completely deserted, and
there are a few sunbeds available for hire. There are also
a few small restaurants that serve fresh seafood and local
dishes.
Nai Thon is part of the Sirinath Marine National Park, which
also includes Mai Kao and Nai Yang, the next beaches along
to the north. The area was declared a national park in 1981
to protect the sea turtles that lay their eggs here from November
to February.
Part of the reason Nai Thon has managed to remain so peaceful
is that it is quite isolated. The road leading to the beach
winds through jungle and rubber plantations as well as over
a few hills. There are a few places to stay, including some
bungalows and guesthouses.
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