Thailand Guide
The east coast
Ao Prao (Paradise Bay)
Across on the upper west coast, the rugged, rocky coastline only softens into beach once, at AO PRAO, also known as Paradise Bay, on the northwestern stretch. This is Samet's top-notch beach, dominated by two expensively elegant resorts, plus one slightly more affordable option, and nothing else to lower the tone. If you're only visiting for the day, the most direct route from the east-coast beaches is via the inland track from behind Sea Breeze on Ao Phai, which takes about twenty minutes on foot, though the track from the back of Tub Tim on Ao Tub Tim will also get you there. If staying on Ao Prao, your hotel will arrange boat transfers.