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Thong Nai Pan
The pair of rounded bays at Thong Nai Pan, in the northeast of the island, are some of the
most remote yet busy beaches on the island; Ao Thong Nai Pan Yai ( yai means 'big') is
the southern half that has some excellent budget and midrange options, and Ao Thong Nai
Pan Noi ( noi means 'little') is Pha-Ngan's most upscale beach that curves just above.
Both bays are equally beautiful and great for swimming and hiking.
The road from Thong Sala to Thong Nai Pan was in the process of being widened so it
could be paved when we passed. The completion will most likely increase development
on these beaches.
Longtail Beach Resort
( 0 7744 5018; www.longtailbeachresort.com ; Thong Nai Pan; bungalows fan/air-con from 490/890B; )
Tucked at the lovely southern end of the beach and effortlessly adorable, Longtail offers
backpackers charming thatch-and-bamboo abodes that wind up a lush garden path. The
lounge area is strewn with cushions and very busy.
BUNGALOW $
Dolphin
(Thong Nai Pan; bungalows 500-1800B; ) This hidden retreat gives you a chance to rough it in
style. Quiet afternoons are spent lounging on the comfy cushions in one of the small pago-
das hidden throughout the jungle and bungalows are quite private. Lodging is only avail-
able on a first-come, first-served basis.
BUNGALOW $
Anantara Rasananda
( 0 7723 9555; www.rasananda.com ; villas from 7500B; ) Blink and you'll think you've
been transported to Ko Samui. This five-star luxury resort is a sweeping sand-side prop-
erty with a smattering of semi-detached villas - many bedecked with private plunge pools.
A savvy mix of modern and traditional săh·lah styling prevails, and great Anantara man-
agement means that this high-end stalwart is here to stay.
RESORT $$$
Than Sadet
From Thong Sala a 4WD taxi leaves for Than Sadet on the east coast daily at 1pm for
200B per person. If you miss the taxi, resorts can arrange a private 4WD pick-up for 800B
for the whole car. Otherwise catch the Thong Nai Pan Express boat from Ko Samui.
 
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