White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)

Beach

White Sand Beach is the island's main beach, a long crescent of pale sand lined with hotels, restaurants and bars. It is the most developed and convenient place on Ko Chang for swimming, sunbathing and easy access to island services.

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White Sand Beach (Ko Chang) essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191

White Sand Beach, locally called Hat Sai Khao, runs along a sheltered bay on the western side of Ko Chang, Thailand's second largest island. The beach has a broad sand shoreline and shallow water for swimming at normal tides.

Over recent decades the area has developed into Ko Chang's primary tourist strip, with a mix of budget bungalows, midrange resorts and a handful of higher-end hotels. Daytime atmosphere is relaxed, while evenings bring more restaurants, live music and bars.

Beyond the beachfront there are shops, travel agencies and tour operators offering boat trips to nearby islands, snorkelling and diving excursions, plus easy access to island roads and inland attractions.

Things to Do

What to See at White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)#

  • The long beachfront itself, ideal for walking, swimming and watching the sunset over the bay
  • A range of beachfront bars and restaurants serving Thai seafood and international dishes
  • Snorkelling and boat-trip departure points for short excursions to nearby islets
  • Local shops and markets scattered along the main street behind the beach
  • Nearby viewpoints and short inland trails reachable by motorbike or taxi
When to Go

Best Time to Visit White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)#

The best time to visit is in the dry season, roughly November to April, for calmer seas and clear skies; early morning and late afternoon are quieter and cooler than midday.

Weather & Climate near White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)#

Climate

White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)'s climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3339 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 21° - 30° 25° 37 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
February Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 45 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
March Good 23° - 31° 30° 96 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.2 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h
April Good 24° - 32° 32° 128 mm overcast 80% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 320 mm overcast 83% 1.9 m/s 2.0 very high 12.6h
June Good 24° - 30° 31° 586 mm overcast 86% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
July Good 24° - 30° 27° 547 mm overcast 86% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
August Good 24° - 30° 27° 636 mm overcast 87% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.4h
September Good 23° - 30° 27° 540 mm overcast 87% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Good 23° - 30° 26° 317 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 75 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
December Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 12 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)#

Ko Chang is reached by road and ferry from the mainland, typically via Laem Ngop in Trat Province; from the ferry pier take a shared minivan, songthaew or taxi to White Sand Beach, a short drive across the island.

Longer-distance travellers usually come from Bangkok by bus, minivan or private car to Trat, then the ferry; Trat also has a small airport with flights from Bangkok if you prefer to fly and transfer onward by road.

Tips for Visiting White Sand Beach (Ko Chang)#

  • Expect a range of accommodation types and book in high season, December to March, when rooms fill quickly
  • Cash is useful in smaller shops and beachfront stalls, though most restaurants and hotels accept cards
  • Sunscreen and reef-safe swimwear are recommended for beach days and boat trips
  • If you want quieter stretches, walk away from the main central area toward the northern or southern ends of the beach
  • Arrange snorkelling or diving with reputable operators and check weather conditions for day trips