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Major city · Thailand

Thonglang Bayอ่าวทองหลาง

Skip unless you want total quiet: no shops, one road, a handful of rooms. A half-day visit from Chalok Lam or Haad Yao is enough to see the bay.

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Thonglang Bay is a tiny, quiet bay on the northwest coast of Ko Pha-ngan. There are no shops, no bars, no nightlife — just a few villas and bungalows on a secluded beach. Most travellers come for a few hours by scooter or skip it entirely. If you want to disconnect completely, one night is enough; otherwise, visit as a short stop between Chalok Lam and Bottle Beach.

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Best months
Feb–Sep
avoid Oct–Jan (monsoon, rough seas)
Airport
USM
Nights
1

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Thonglang Bay191 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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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.

Secluded beach with views of Ko Tao and Ko MaNo shops or nightlifeDee Dee Retreat villas
Airports
USM Samui Airport (Then ferry to Ko Pha-ngan (Thong Sala pier), about 1 h total)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Feb–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Oct (18 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Thonglang Bay: 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

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

14 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 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

The bay is small enough to walk. The only road in and out is steep and winding. A scooter is the usual way; a 4x4 is safer for couples (same daily rate as two scooters). Roads on Ko Pha-ngan are dangerous — drive slowly.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Chalok Lam

go

Door to door: 10 min

Scooter, about 5 min

Nearest bay with restaurants, shops and a beach.

Bottle Beach

go

Door to door: 20 min

Scooter via the coastal road, about 15 min

Longer, quieter beach; good for a half-day.

Haad Yao

go

Door to door: 15 min

Scooter, about 10 min

Popular beach with bars and restaurants.

Thong Sala

go

Door to door: 25 min

Scooter, about 20 min

Main pier and market; stock up on supplies.

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.

Thonglang Bay itself

Only two accommodation options: Dee Dee Retreat (villas, 6,000–17,000 baht) and Phangan Utopia Resort (2,500 baht, 2 km (1.2 mi) inland). No budget beds.

Chalok Lam

5–10 min by scooter; more choices for food and accommodation.

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
฿2,500–3,500 (≈ US$80–110) excl. bed
Mid
฿3,500–6,000 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed
High
฿6,000 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Phangan Utopia Resort bungalow1 × 1 night × ฿2,500฿2,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿5,000฿10,000
Scooter rental per day2 × ฿300 · check฿600
4x4 rental per day1 × ฿600 · check฿600
Ferry Samui–Thong Sala return2 × ฿600 · check฿1,200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge฿1,490
Trip total≈ ฿8,200 per person per day, bed included฿16,390≈ US$550

2 km inland, no sea view

2026 estimate in baht; flights and ferries excluded.

Prices of common things

Scooter rental, one daycheck฿250–400 (≈ US$8–13)
4x4 rental, one daycheck฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25)
Meal at a resort restaurant฿200–400 (≈ US$7–13)
Bottle of water (from hotel)฿20–40 (≈ US$1–2)
Taxi from Thong Sala piercheck฿600–800 (≈ US$19–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

The main risk is the road: steep, narrow and unlit. Drive a scooter only if you have experience; a 4x4 is safer. No police presence on the bay itself. The sea can have strong currents during the monsoon.
  • No shops: bring water, snacks and cash from Thong Sala or Chalok Lam.
  • Steep stairs at Dee Dee Retreat: not suitable if you have trouble walking.
  • Road to the bay is narrow and unlit at night; avoid driving after dark.
  • Monsoon season (Oct–Jan) can make the sea rough and the road slippery.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist police
1155

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Thonglang Bayอ่าวทองหลาง

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Emergency

  • Police191
  • Ambulance1669
  • Tourist police1155

Embassy

Most embassies are in Bangkok; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Surat Thani or Phuket.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Thong Sala pier → Thonglang Bay by taxi: about ฿600–800 (≈ US$19–25), 20 min (check)
  • Scooter rental per day: about ฿300 (≈ US$10) (check)

Say or show

  • เท่าไหร่ — How much is this? (thao rai)
  • ไม่เข้าใจ — I don't understand (mai khao jai)
  • ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the toilet? (hong nam yoo tee nai)
  • ช่วยด้วย — Help! (chuay duay)
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 Thonglang Bay. 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: Feb–Sep · avoid Oct–Jan (monsoon, rough seas) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Dee Dee Retreat and Phangan Utopia Resort with verified prices and room photos.
  2. Scooter rental and 4x4 rental pages for Ko Pha-ngan.
  3. Weather and sea-condition widget for the northwest coast.

Meanwhile

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