Nathon · Beaches
Bang Makham Beach
A 3 km roadside beach running south from Nathon along the ring road, on the sunset side of the island. Popular for scenic drives and photos; swimming conditions are difficult, with the road running right along the water. Easy to reach by songthaew on the ring road; several roadside parking spots.
- Free
- Nathon
Insider tips
- Treat it as a photo and sunset stop, not a swimming beach.
- Pull over only at the proper roadside parking spots - the road is narrow.
- Nathon's market and restaurants are five minutes away for food before sunset.
- Good first or last stop on a west-coast ring-road loop.
The story
Bang Makham is the beach that begins immediately south of Nathon town and runs for about 3 kilometres along the ring road, with the road right at the water's edge for the whole length. It is the classic west-coast 'drive-past' beach: lovely to travel along with sea views and famous locally for sunset photos - locals call this stretch 'Sunset Beach' in social media. Conditions for swimming are difficult: there is little sand between the road and the sea, and the water is shallow; most people stop at the roadside parking spots for photos or a short walk rather than a beach day.
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Cafes and restaurants are scattered along the road, and all the services of Nathon are five minutes away. It works well as a sunset stop at the end of a ring-road loop. Songthaews on the ring road pass directly along the beach, making it one of the easiest quiet coastal spots to reach without your own transport.
Good to know
- Open 24 hours
- Free
- Sunset; any time for a scenic drive
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- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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