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Major city · Thailand

Had Yao

Visit Had Yao for a half‑day beach stop, 2–3 h total; no overnight needed.

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Had Yao is a long, relatively untouched beach in Krabi Province, reachable by a short drive from Krabi town. It offers quiet sunbathing and views of Jum Mountain, but lacks facilities, making it best as a day visit.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
THB
Best months
Nov–Apr
avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
Airport
KBV
Nights
0 (day trip)

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Had Yao: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
  • Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
  • Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
  • Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Had Yao191 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Had Yao, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

long beachviews of Jum Mountaintraditional long‑tail boat building
Airports
KBV Krabi Airport (About 30 min by road to Had Yao.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Sep (20 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Had Yao: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

4 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

3 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

20 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

20 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Songthaew or tuk‑tuk from Krabi town (≈30 min); rent a motorbike for more flexibility.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Ao Nanggo

Door to door: About 1 h from Had Yao

Songthaew or taxi from Krabi town, then a longtail boat to the beach

The nearest beach with restaurants, shops and boat trips.

Rai Lehgo

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Longtail boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao pier

Cliffs and climbing; boats stop around dusk, so plan the return.

Krabi Towngo

Door to door: About 30 min

Songthaew or taxi, about 30 min

Night market, buses and the airport road; the practical base for Had Yao.

Ton Saicaution

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Longtail boat from Ao Nang

Cheap climber huts, but the beach is small and busy in high season.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

None (day‑use only)

No hotels on the beach; bring your own gear or return to Krabi town.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
฿200–400 (≈ US$7–13) excl. transport (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
No overnight stay on the beach1 × 1 night × ฿0฿0
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿300฿300
Songthaew Krabi town → Had Yao, both ways1 × ฿200 · check฿200
Motorbike rental, one day1 × ฿350 · check฿350
eSIM, about a week of data1 × ฿300฿300
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge฿115
Trip total≈ ฿1,265 per person per day, bed included฿1,265≈ US$40

Day-use only; sleep in Krabi town or Ao Nang.

2026 estimate; flights and long-distance transport excluded. Had Yao is a day-use beach: budget for transport and food, not a bed.

Prices of common things

Bottled water (500 ml)฿10–15 (≈ under US$1)
Snack (chips, fruit)฿20–40 (≈ US$1–2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch personal belongings and respect local customs in nearby Muslim villages.
  • Beach litter can be noticeable; bring a bag for your trash.
  • Limited shade and food stalls; bring water and sun protection.
  • No lifeguard services; swim at your own risk.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist police
1155

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My bed tonight

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ถึงที่อยู่นี้ได้ไหมTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police191
  • Ambulance1669
  • Tourist police1155

Embassy

US consulate in Phuket (check address); other embassies in Bangkok.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Songthaew Krabi town → Had Yao: about ฿100 (≈ US$4) each way, 30 min (check)
  • Motorbike hire, one day: about ฿350 (≈ US$11) (check)

Say or show

  • สวัสดี — Hello (sawasdee)
  • เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo-rai)
  • ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bathroom? (hâwng-nam yù-têe-năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Had Yao. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 1 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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