Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Surat Thani> Location: Ko Tao » Haad Sairee

Haad Sairee

Haad Sairee has two distinct areas for food and drink -- the beach and Sairee village. The former has the bigger bars like AC, Dry Bar and In Touch, all well-settled toward the southern end of Sairee. If you're a light sleeper you don't want to be staying down there. Aside from the various guesthouse eateries, a good option is spending late afternoon at one of the beach bars that lay out cushions and low tables in the sand -- drinks and snacks at places like these can be very affordable. Sairee Village has the more standalone restaurant-style places -- El Gringo (T:(077) 456 323) continues to dish out the Mexican food you came to Thailand for, while La Matta does some reputable Italian fare. For a special Thai meal, Thepwimarn is a fine choice.