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Major city · Thailand

Haad Yao

Spend 1–2 days at Haad Yao for beach, snorkel and cheap bungalows; travel from Thong Sala by 10‑min taxi (≈100 THB).

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Haad Yao is a long, wide beach on Ko Pha Ngan with easy access, shallow reef for snorkelling and a range of budget bungalows, making a short stay (1‑2 days) ideal.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
THB
Best months
Feb–Sep
avoid May–Oct (monsoon, rough sea)
Airport
USM
Nights
1–2

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This is a basic guide for Haad Yao: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • 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.
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  • 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 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 Haad 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.

1 km sandy beachsnorkelling reef (≈400 m swim)budget beachfront bungalows
Airports
USM Samui Airport (30 min by ferry + taxi to Thong Sala)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    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

    Care

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Care

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Care

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Care

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Feb–Apr. Mixed: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Haad 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

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

2 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

2 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

3 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

5 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

11 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

3 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

2 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, rent a motorbike for farther spots, shared taxis to Thong Sala (≈10 min) or Haad Rin (≈25 min).

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 (Full Moon Party beach)

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Shared taxi from Haad Yao, about 25 min

Check taxi fare before boarding.

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.

Benjawan Bungalows

Simple fan rooms, 200 THB

Bounty Island

Beach‑front bungalows, 350–700 THB

Haad Yao Bay View

Beach‑front rooms, 1,750–2,750 THB

Shiralea Backpackers Resort

Stylish bungalows, 500–1,500 THB, pool, dive centre

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
฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Mid
฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Pad Thai (street stall)฿50–80 (≈ US$2–3)
Taxi from Thong Sala to Haad Yaocheck≈100 THB
Motorbike rental (per day)฿150–250 (≈ US$5–8)
Snorkel boat tour (incl. gear)฿300–500 (≈ US$10–16)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Haad Yao is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on personal belongings on the beach, avoid reckless boat tours, and negotiate taxi fares up front.
  • Taxi drivers may quote 150 THB (≈ US$5); negotiate to ~100 THB.
  • Some boat tours run too close to coral; avoid reckless operators.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist police
1155

Pocket card

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ไปที่นี่ได้ไหมTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police191
  • Ambulance1669
  • Tourist police1155

Embassy

US consular services are in Bangkok; contact the US Embassy (check address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Thong Sala → Haad Yao: ≈100 THB, negotiate if driver quotes 150 THB (≈ US$5) (check)
  • Motorbike hire per day: ≈200 THB

Say or show

  • เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo‑rai)
  • ฉันอยากไปหาดยาว — I want to go to Haad Yao (chăn yàak pai hàat yaao)
  • ที่จุดรับแท็กซี่อยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the taxi stand? (têe jùt ráp taxi yùu 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 Haad 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: Feb–Sep · avoid May–Oct (monsoon, rough sea) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 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

Back to Thailand

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