Where is Pa Lai Beach on Phuket?
• Southeast part of Phuket, in Chalong Bay by Panwa Cape.
What are the GPS coordinates of Pa Lai Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 50’ 19” N, 98° 21’ 53” E
How far is Pa Lai Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
• kilometers is the distance from Pa Lai Beach to Patong
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Are taxis available at Pa Lai Beach?
• Yes
What beaches are surrounding Pa Lai Beach?
To the West is Friendship Beach. Khao Kad is the next beach to the East, located on the West side of Cape Panwa.
Which direction does Pa Lai Beach face?
South
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Pa Lai Beach?
1.26 km (.8 mi.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Pa Lai Beach?
Couple of meters at the widest spot. (1 yd. ave.)
What is the estimated beach area of Pa Lai Beach?
1,260 square meters (1,507 square yd)
How is the quality of the beach at Pa Lai Beach?
Typical of Phuket’s east coast beaches with mixed mud and sand that is great for finding clams, but not good for swimming.
What is the nature of the ocean floor at Pa Lai Beach?
Mud and sand.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Pa Lai Beach?
There are restrooms at the couple of restaurants along the beach. No showers, nobody is swimming here.
What features/amenities are available at Pa Lai Beach?
Large pier to take tourists out to the boats. The water is very shallow and muddy, and a pier is necessary.
Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Pa Lai Beach?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Pa Lai Beach?
No
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Pa Lai Beach?
None
Is Pa Lai Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Public, no fees. Easy access.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Pa Lai Beach?
Good
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Pa Lai Beach?
Yes, boats can anchor offshore here.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Pa Lai Beach?
Yes, a large dock is available.
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Pa Lai Beach?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Pa Lai Beach?
Yes/yes
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Pa Lai Beach?
Yes
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Pa Lai Beach?
Unknown
Is there a convenience shop available at Pa Lai Beach?
No
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Pa Lai Beach?
The Phuket Zoo is located less than 1 kilometer (.6 mi.) behind the beach. Ratings are just 2.8 out of 5 at Google, so it probably isn’t going to impress you much. Reviewers mentioned poor conditions for animals, and elephant shows. The process of breaking elephants to tame them is especially cruel, and there is a movement against zoos across the globe. There’s little else around the area except if you’re a surfer and want to check out Freedom Boardsports. They claim it’s the largest surf shop in Asia.
Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Pa Lai Beach?
Walking and eating! There are a couple of markets here too – one just under 200 meters (219 yd.) east past the pier called the Seafood Market. All the seafood markets appear to be restaurants, and not markets at all.
FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Pa Lai Beach?
Not permitted, but if empty?
Are massages offered at Pa Lai Beach?
No
Is it possible to picnic at Pa Lai Beach?
No
Is it possible to surf at Pa Lai Beach?
Is smoking allowed at Pa Lai Beach?
Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Pa Lai Beach?
Stingrays can lurk just under the muddy sand at all east coast Phuket beaches. The barbs on the tail are venomous and cause extreme pain if they puncture your skin.
Is there waste runoff into the sea at Pa Lai Beach?
Yes
