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Major city · Thailand

Haad Salad

Skip Haad Salad as a base unless you want a quiet, family-friendly beach with a few resorts and restaurants. One night is enough; otherwise, day-trip from Thong Sala or Haad Rin.

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Haad Salad is a calm, west-facing beach on Ko Pha Ngan, lined with a handful of resorts and casual eateries. It's not a party strip — you come here for swimming, sunsets and a slow pace. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop or a half-day visit from busier parts of the island.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Feb–Sep
avoid Oct–Jan (rainy season, rough seas)
Airports
USM · HKT
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Haad Salad: 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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  • 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 Haad Salad191 ▾

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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 Haad Salad, 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.

Quiet, family-friendly beachSunset viewsSnorkelling off the shoreResort-style accommodation
Airports
USM Samui Airport (Then ferry to Ko Pha Ngan (about 1 h 30 min total)) · HKT Phuket Airport (Then ferry via Samui or Surat Thani (4–5 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 (20 rain days), driest Mar (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Haad Salad: 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)

14 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

16 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

17 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

17 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

16 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

20 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 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

Walk the beach and the main road. For the rest of the island, rent a scooter (฿200–300/day) or take a songthaew (shared taxi, ฿50–100 per ride).

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

Haad Rin

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Songthaew or scooter, about 20 min

Full Moon Party beach; day trip for the view, skip the party if you want quiet.

Thong Nai Pan

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Scooter or songthaew, about 30 min

Two beautiful bays with resorts and snorkelling.

Bottle Beach

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Scooter to Ban Chalok Lam, then longtail boat (15 min)

Secluded beach with basic bungalows; bring water and snacks.

Haad Yao

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Songthaew or scooter, about 10 min

Another quiet beach with a few resorts and restaurants.

Chalok Lam

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Songthaew or scooter, about 15 min

Fishing village with seafood restaurants and a pier for boat trips.

Thong Sala

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Songthaew or scooter, about 20 min

Main pier, market, ATMs and most services.

Ban Tai

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Songthaew or scooter, about 15 min

Long beach with a few resorts and a laid-back vibe.

Ban Kai

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Songthaew or scooter, about 20 min

Small, quiet beach with a handful of bungalows.

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.

Haad Salad beachfront

Resorts and bungalows right on the sand; quiet, no nightlife.

Nearby hillside

Cheaper fan bungalows, 5–10 min walk to the beach.

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
฿1,000–1,500 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
Mid
฿2,000–3,500 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
High
฿4,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Haad Salad is safe, but the usual island precautions apply: lock your scooter, don't leave valuables on the beach, and avoid swimming in rough seas.
  • No ATMs on the beach; bring cash from Thong Sala.
  • Sea can be rough in the rainy season (Oct–Jan); check conditions before swimming.
  • Scooter rental requires a valid licence; police checkpoints are common.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist police
1155

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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)

  • Songthaew Thong Sala → Haad Salad: about ฿100–150 (≈ US$4–5) per person (check)
  • Scooter rental per day: ฿200–300 (≈ US$7–10) (check)
  • Longtail boat to Bottle Beach: about ฿200–300 (≈ US$7–10) per person (check)

Say or show

  • สวัสดี — Hello (sawasdee)
  • ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khob khun)
  • เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thao rai)
  • จ่ายบัตรได้ไหม — Can I pay by card? (jai bat dai mai)
  • ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the toilet? (hong nam yoo tee nai)
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 Haad Salad. 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 (rainy season, rough seas) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for each beach with verified opening hours and prices.
  2. Scooter rental and songthaew route details with current fares.
  3. Snorkelling spots with seasonal visibility notes.

Meanwhile

Back to Thailand

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