Beach
Ao Phai Beach
Ko Samet, Phe district, Rayong, Thailand
A quieter, calmer stretch of white sand and turquoise water on Ko Samet, less crowded than the main Hat Sai Kaew beach but still with lifeguards, food stalls and easy access, so it suits people who want the island's beach experience without the busiest crowds.
Hours
Single reportBeach itself is open 24/7 per Sandee (no separate gate hours found for Ao Phai). Note: the national park checkpoint that collects the island-wide entrance fee is a separate facility, its own hours were not verified this run.
“24 / 7”
sandee.com · Checked 25 Jul 2026
Price
Single reportNo beach-specific entry fee found for Ao Phai itself. The island-wide Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park entrance fee applies to all Ko Samet beaches: THB 200 per foreign adult, THB 100 per foreign child, THB 40 for Thai residents. Separately, Sandee notes Ao Phai has its own paid parking (limited spaces) at the beach entrance.
“For Thai residents the entrance fee is reasonable THB40, but the standard entry price for tourists is THB200 for adults and THB100 for children”
12go.asia · Checked 25 Jul 2026
Age suitability
Single reportFamily-friendly: described as a beach suited to all ages, with lifeguards and clean restrooms on site
“Yes, this Beach is the perfect family destination, offering clean restrooms, vigilant lifeguards, and a variety of nearby food options, ensuring an enjoyable day for all.”
sandee.com · Checked 25 Jul 2026
Caveats
Re-verified 2026-07-25 by fresh fetch of both cited sources, both confirmed. Sandee.com fetch confirms the family-friendly snippet verbatim, confirms "24/7" under Basic Details, and additionally confirms a paid-parking amenity ("Yes, this Beach provides paid parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited") plus…
6 sources checked for this venue.