Taling Ngam · Beaches
Pang Ka Beach
A square-shaped bay on the southwest coast that almost empties at low tide - the sea can retreat around 400 metres over a sandy flat. Shallow, safe paddling for children, a sunset lookout at the south end, and an estuary with longtail boats.
- Free
- Taling Ngam
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- Check the tide: low tide gives the giant sand flat, high tide gives the swimming.
- The best swimming is reported near the estuary side.
- Stay for sunset at the southern lookout point.
- Bring supplies - this is a remote corner with few shops.
The story
Pang Ka (Phang Ka) is a distinctive, almost square-shaped bay on the southwest coast. It is the island's most extreme 'low-tide beach': at low tide the sea retreats up to about 400 metres and the bottom dries out, leaving a huge sandy flat; a dug channel lets jet skis and boats come and go. At high tide the shallow water is safe for children to play in, and swimming is reported as possible for all ages, with the best conditions near the estuary.
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The water can be cloudy and murky at times, and the estuary area is busy with local fishing boats. The big reward is the sunset: from the lookout point at the southern end of the beach the sun sets over the sea with the small southern islands on the horizon. The area is remote - about 50 minutes from the airport - with few visitors, some trash in places, and a handful of eco-style properties in the hills behind.
Come by scooter, car or taxi; there is no public transport.
Good to know
- Open 24 hours
- Free
- High tide for swimming; low tide for the sand flat; sunset at the southern lookout
- Family friendly: 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 · 6 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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