Bang Kao · Beaches
Laem Sor Beach
Quiet beach area around the Laem Sor cape on the southwest coast, home to the golden Laem Sor Pagoda at the waterline. A small fishing-village corner with island views; shallow water, little tourism, peaceful. Best combined with Bang Kao and Thong Krut on a south-coast day trip.
- Free
- Bang Kao
- under an hour
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- The pagoda glows gold in the afternoon sun - the best photo time.
- Dress respectfully: it is a working temple (covered shoulders and knees).
- Combine with Bang Kao beach and Thong Krut village on the same trip.
- There is no easy public transport - plan a scooter, car or taxi.
The story
Laem Sor is the quiet cape area on the southwest coast where the golden, mosaic-tiled Laem Sor Pagoda (Wat Laem Sor) stands right at the waterline. The pagoda is a working fishermen's temple - local fishermen come to pay respect before long trips - and in the afternoon sun the yellow tiles look like solid gold. Entry is free (open roughly 6:00-18:00).
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Next to it, the 'Boat Hall' building holds a small boat and the wax figure of the monk who built the pagoda; worshippers whose wishes came true leave model boats. The beach itself is a mix of sand and rocks with shallow water - calm and scenic, with views to the southern islands, but not a known swimming spot. The small village keeps an authentic feel with a tiny fishing port and local food.
Very few tour buses stop here, making it the quietest temple-beach corner on the island. There is no public transport: come by scooter, car or taxi. Note that sources mix the naming of this coast - the pagoda is sometimes described as 'at the end of Bang Kao beach', because the beaches merge into each other around the cape.
Good to know
- Beach open 24 hours; the Laem Sor pagoda next to it can be visited in daylight
- Free
- under an hour
- Afternoon, when the sun lights the golden chedi; combine with a south-coast loop
- Hardly affected by weather
- Good for couples: Yes
- Scooter access: Yes
- Car access: Yes
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 · 7 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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