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Thong Nai Pan
Spend 2 days to see both beaches, waterfalls and yoga; walk the 15‑min trail between Yai and Noi, then relax.
Thong Nai Pan on Ko Pha‑ngan offers two secluded beaches (Yai and Noi) about 15 minutes apart, a short hike to waterfalls, yoga studios and easy motorbike hire. Two days let you explore both shores, try a waterfall trek and unwind without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Sep
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, road can be slick)
- Airports
- USM · URT
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Thong Nai Pan191 ▾
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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 Thong Nai Pan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyThong Nai Pan is generally safe; petty theft is rare.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance / tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUSM Samui Airport (≈45 min by ferry + road to Thong Nai Pan).
- Getting aroundSongthaew from Thong Sala harbour 300 baht (≈ US$10) (≈30 min); motorbike rental ~200 baht/day; walk the 15‑min trail between Yai and Noi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBungalow or guesthouse, a night, per person฿600 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedLuxury villa, a night, per room฿12,000 (≈ US$400)
- High-end bedLuxury villa, a night, per room฿20,000 (≈ US$650)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- USM Samui Airport (≈45 min by ferry + road to Thong Nai Pan) · URT Surat Thani Airport (≈2 h bus + ferry)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Apr. Mixed: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thong Nai Pan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
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Aug
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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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 from Thong Sala harbour 300 baht (≈30 min); motorbike rental ~200 baht/day; walk the 15‑min trail between Yai and Noi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Haad Rin
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Songthaew or motorbike, about 30 min
Full‑moon party town, shops and night market.
Bottle Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Motorbike 30 min + hike 20 min
Secluded beach, good for snorkeling.
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.
Baan Panburi Resort
Bungalows 600–1,500 baht, simple huts, beach access
Anantara Rasananda Villas
Luxury villas 8,000 baht+, pool and yoga
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
- Budget
- 600–900 baht (≈ US$19–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- 900–1,500 baht (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- 1,500+ baht excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bungalow or guesthouse2 × 2 nights × ฿1,200 | ฿4,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ฿1,500 | ฿6,000 |
| Songthaew from Thong Sala2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Motorbike rental (1 day)2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| Wi‑Fi hourly (both beaches)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿1,210 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,328 per person per day, bed included | ฿13,310≈ US$450 |
200–1,200 baht depending on season
2026 estimate in baht; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Songthaew from Thong Sala | 300 baht (≈ US$10) |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | 200 baht (≈ US$7) |
| Water (bottled) | 30 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Massage (30 min) | 300–500 baht (≈ US$10–16) |
| Tattoo (bamboo) | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road from Ban Tai to Thong Nai Pan partly unpaved; dust and sharp corners.
- Songthaews may wait for enough passengers; confirm Yai/Noi sign.
- During high season beaches can be crowded; arrive early for quiet spots.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
US consulate in Bangkok; nearest Thai embassy for other nationals.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Songthaew Thong Sala → Thong Nai Pan: 300 baht (≈ US$10), ~30 min
- Motorbike hire (per day): 200 baht (≈ US$7)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo‑rài)
- น้ำตกอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the waterfall? (ná‑dtòk yùu tîi năi)
- ขอเช่ารถจักรยานยนต์ — I would like a motorbike (kŏr châe rót jàk‑gra‑yaan‑yón)
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 Thong Nai Pan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Sep · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, road can be slick) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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