Laem Ka Yai Beach

Laem Ka Yai Beach (bigger of the two Laem Ka beaches) is north of well-known Rawai Beach and is 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from Koh Lon island off Phuket’s southeast coast. This beach faces southeast, and there is an island easily visible just off-shore. Unfortunately, this is a beautiful beach that has become a through-way for endless Chinese tourists getting gout of buses and onto longboats at one side of this beach. It’s sometimes loud and destroys the serenity of the place. On the other hand, you may get lucky and not have any tourists boarding boats. Depends on time of year.

There is some snorkeling at the south end of the beach, near the rocks. There are big and small rocks in the water all along Laem Ka Yai Beach, so be careful while walking around if you don’t have protective shoes on.

Or, just lay around the beach with the pigs. Yes, you heard that right – there are pigs running wild here.

There is no resort built right on Laem Ka Yai Beach, but you’ll nearly always find people here because it’s on the maps, and it’s such a lovely little beach on Phuket’s east side that people seem to find it easily. We’ve said it before, but it’s worth going to beaches in the early morning when you may get lucky and have it to yourself.

To reach Laem Ka Yai Beach, just come south on Highway 4024 as if you were going to Rawai Beach. Instead, make a left hand turn after the “Laguna Nightclub Rawai”. There is a 7-11 convenience store on the corner. Go 900 meters (984 yards) straight down that road until it ends. The beach is just 35 meters away.

This article has been sponsored by
Bismarcks Paradise Phuket | Enjoy your vacation in a luxury pool villa

Where is Laem Ka Yai Beach on Phuket?
• Southeast Phuket in Rawai
What are the GPS coordinates of Laem Ka Yai Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 46’ 42” N, 98° 20’ 15” E
How far is Laem Ka Yai Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
kilometers is the distance from Laem Ka Yai Beach to Patong
kilometers is the distance from Laem Ka Yai Beach to Phuket Town
kilometers is the distance from Laem Ka Yai Beach to the airport
Are taxis available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
• No
What beaches are surrounding Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Rawai Beach is to the South, and Laem Ka Beach is North.
Which direction does Laem Ka Yai Beach face?
Southeast
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
146 meters (160 yd.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
18 meters (20 yd.)
What is the estimated beach area of Laem Ka Yai Beach?
2,628 square meters (3,143 square yd.)
How is the quality of the beach at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Dark sand with occasional rocks and rough shells. Many trees for shade.

What is the nature of the ocean floor at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Sand near the beach, mud, and rocks further out.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
What features/amenities are available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Peaceful, quiet place to relax. A lot of trash.

Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
Is Laem Ka Yai Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Half private, access only by boat, no fees.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Very good.
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No – too shallow.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
N/A
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Yes/Yes
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
4-10m
Is there a convenience shop available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Yes
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

None

Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Speedboats going out with tourists on multiple trips per day going to some of the islands. Not good for snorkeling, some coral and rocks, and trash. Not clear – lots of mud.

FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Not permitted, but if empty?
Are massages offered at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No Surfing?
Is it possible to picnic at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Unknown
Is it possible to surf at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

No, wrong side of Phuket for surf.

Is smoking allowed at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

High fines possible.

Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Sharp stones and coral in the water – be careful, wear rubber soled shoes.

Is there waste runoff into the sea at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Unknown.

At present, we don't have any information on the existence of a beach club here. If you possess more recent information, we would appreciate an update from you. Please do so by completing the 'Suggest an Update' form.

At present, we don't have any information on the existence of beach restaurants/bars here. If you possess more recent information, we would appreciate an update from you. Please do so by completing the 'Suggest an Update' form.

At present, we don't have any information on the existence of beach accomodations here. If you possess more recent information, we would appreciate an update from you. Please do so by completing the 'Suggest an Update' form.

Video Footage Laem Ka Yai Beach

Laem Ka Yai Beach Rating Stats

[yasr_pro_average_visitor_multiset setid=4]

No posts found with these parameters. Try to remove some filters.

Laem Ka Yai Beach Map


Phuket Beaches Map

Phuket’s Popular Beaches

Weather Laem Ka Yai Beach

Laem Ka Yai Beach Rating

Accessibility
0
Activities
0
Amenities
0
Cleanliness
0
Crowds
0
Environmental Responsibility
0
Natural Beauty
0
Sand Quality
0
Water entry quality
0
Average
 yasr-loader

Laem Ka Yai Beach

Laem Ka Yai Beach (bigger of the two Laem Ka beaches) is north of well-known Rawai Beach and is 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from Koh Lon island off Phuket’s southeast coast. This beach faces southeast, and there is an island easily visible just off-shore. Unfortunately, this is a beautiful beach that has become a through-way for endless Chinese tourists getting gout of buses and onto longboats at one side of this beach. It’s sometimes loud and destroys the serenity of the place. On the other hand, you may get lucky and not have any tourists boarding boats. Depends on time of year.

There is some snorkeling at the south end of the beach, near the rocks. There are big and small rocks in the water all along Laem Ka Yai Beach, so be careful while walking around if you don’t have protective shoes on.

Or, just lay around the beach with the pigs. Yes, you heard that right – there are pigs running wild here.

There is no resort built right on Laem Ka Yai Beach, but you’ll nearly always find people here because it’s on the maps, and it’s such a lovely little beach on Phuket’s east side that people seem to find it easily. We’ve said it before, but it’s worth going to beaches in the early morning when you may get lucky and have it to yourself.

To reach Laem Ka Yai Beach, just come south on Highway 4024 as if you were going to Rawai Beach. Instead, make a left hand turn after the “Laguna Nightclub Rawai”. There is a 7-11 convenience store on the corner. Go 900 meters (984 yards) straight down that road until it ends. The beach is just 35 meters away.

Where is Laem Ka Yai Beach on Phuket?
• Southeast Phuket in Rawai
What are the GPS coordinates of Laem Ka Yai Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 46’ 42” N, 98° 20’ 15” E
How far is Laem Ka Yai Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
kilometers is the distance from Laem Ka Yai Beach to Patong
kilometers is the distance from Laem Ka Yai Beach to Phuket Town
kilometers is the distance from Laem Ka Yai Beach to the airport
Are taxis available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
• No
What beaches are surrounding Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Rawai Beach is to the South, and Laem Ka Beach is North.
Which direction does Laem Ka Yai Beach face?
Southeast
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
146 meters (160 yd.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
18 meters (20 yd.)
What is the estimated beach area of Laem Ka Yai Beach?
2,628 square meters (3,143 square yd.)
How is the quality of the beach at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Dark sand with occasional rocks and rough shells. Many trees for shade.

What is the nature of the ocean floor at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Sand near the beach, mud, and rocks further out.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
What features/amenities are available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Peaceful, quiet place to relax. A lot of trash.

Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
Is Laem Ka Yai Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Half private, access only by boat, no fees.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Very good.
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No – too shallow.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
N/A
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Yes/Yes
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
4-10m
Is there a convenience shop available at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Yes
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

None

Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Speedboats going out with tourists on multiple trips per day going to some of the islands. Not good for snorkeling, some coral and rocks, and trash. Not clear – lots of mud.

FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Not permitted, but if empty?
Are massages offered at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
No Surfing?
Is it possible to picnic at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Unknown
Is it possible to surf at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

No, wrong side of Phuket for surf.

Is smoking allowed at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

High fines possible.

Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Laem Ka Yai Beach?

Sharp stones and coral in the water – be careful, wear rubber soled shoes.

Is there waste runoff into the sea at Laem Ka Yai Beach?
Unknown.

At present, we don't have any information on the existence of a beach club here. If you possess more recent information, we would appreciate an update from you. Please do so by completing the 'Suggest an Update' form.

At present, we don't have any information on the existence of beach restaurants/bars here. If you possess more recent information, we would appreciate an update from you. Please do so by completing the 'Suggest an Update' form.

At present, we don't have any information on the existence of beach accomodations here. If you possess more recent information, we would appreciate an update from you. Please do so by completing the 'Suggest an Update' form.

Video Footage Laem Ka Yai Beach

Rate Laem Ka Yai Beach

Accessibility
0
Activities
0
Amenities
0
Cleanliness
0
Crowds
0
Environmental Responsibility
0
Natural Beauty
0
Sand Quality
0
Water entry quality
0
Average
 yasr-loader

Beach Rating Stats

[yasr_pro_comments_ratings_progressbars setid=4]

Phuket Beaches Map


Recent added Beaches

More about Laem Ka Yai Beach

To learn more about Laem Ka Yai Beach, explore the following articles on Phuket Beaches: