Thong Krut
A tiny fishing bay with boats to the southern islands.
Who it suits
People who want a village by the sea and nothing else.
Who it doesn't suit
Anyone who needs more than a handful of restaurants.
Typical rent
12k to 30k THB for a house
Where it is
The small bay on the south-west corner, between Bang Kao and Taling Ngam.
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Beaches and swimming
Thong Krut Bay
A working boat bay, better for island trips than swimming
Daily life
- A row of seafood restaurants on the bay
- Longtail boats to the southern islands
Getting around
Car or scooter.
Airport
About 40 min by car
Chaweng
About 35 min by car
Fisherman's Village
About 40 min by car
Internet
Fibre from AIS and True reaches most of this area. Ask the agency which provider reaches the house and what speed current tenants get.
The honest version
- Charming little bay
- Boat trips to Koh Taen and Koh Matsum
- Fresh seafood
- Very few services
- Long drive to the north
- Shallow water
Good to know
- Koh Taen across the bay has a great little snorkel beach for a half-day trip
Last updated October 2026
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