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Haad Sai Kaew

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Haad Sai Kaew

Haad Sai Kaew is a beach that rarely sleeps. The island's busiest stretch of sand has the widest range of options for dining and drinking. This is where you'll find the busiest bars and barbecues in the evening -- though not necessarily those of the highest quality.

At night about a dozen restaurants invade the sand with their inviting mats and pillows. This is a lovely spot for a meal under the stars followed by an evening stroll along the kilometre-long stretch of white sand. Try an after-dinner roti from one of the carts on the beach.

Later into the evening, the strip thumps to the beat of loud music, wild entertainment, and hordes of partying vacationers. A number of the hotels offer special shows.

Ploy Talay is one of the most popular options on the beach with its spectacular fire dancing shows at 21:30 and 22:30, and many people stay to sample their hookahs and beach barbecue. The loud ‘90s club music and drunken tourists detract from what should be a more pleasant experience. Ploy is also the only place that has an indoor nightclub and at weekends its live band ensures a full house. Nearby is the more relaxed Lima Bar, with arguably the island's finest mojitos.


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