Hua Thanon · Beaches
Hua Thanon Beach
The beach of Samui's Muslim fishing village south of Lamai. Not a swimming beach - shallow with coral and boats - but an authentic slice of island life: morning fish market, colourful longtail boats, sunrise views and a local mosque.
- Free
- Hua Thanon
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- Come in the morning - the market and boat activity are the attraction; afternoons are sleepy.
- Dress modestly in the village out of respect for the local Muslim community.
- Swim at Lamai instead; come here for culture, photos and the market.
- The quieter southern section beyond the village is nicer for a shoreline walk.
The story
Hua Thanon is a traditional Muslim fishing village just south of Lamai, and its beach reflects that: this is a working waterfront, not a resort beach. The water is shallow with a coral seabed and fishing boats moored along the shore, so it is not suitable for swimming. What you get instead is one of the most authentic scenes on Koh Samui - colourful longtail boats, fishermen mending nets, a lively morning market selling the night's catch, and a village community that has changed little while the east coast developed around it.
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The beach faces east and gives beautiful sunrise views for early risers. Some stretches are untidy with fishing debris; other parts south of the village are quieter. Visitors usually come for the market (best in the morning), the atmosphere and photos, and then swim at nearby Lamai.
The village is on the ring road, easy to reach by songthaew or scooter, about 5 minutes south of Lamai.
Good to know
- Open 24 hours; the village fish market is busiest in the morning
- Free
- Early morning for the fish market and sunrise
Plan a visit
Free route: you go by your own scooter, car or on foot and we work out the order. Private tour: a local driver picks you up and takes you.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 6 sources
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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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