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Coconut Canal, or Khlong Prao, has sprung up in recent years as a centre for major upmarket resorts and health spas. The mostly private expanse of beach is quite narrow, particularly when the tide is in, but is covered with soft white sand.

Khlong Prao is strung out over about five kilometres of beach of varying quality. Though there are plenty of shops around VJ Plaza at the Chai Chet end, there's no feeling of a centred community here like on White Sands Beach or Kai Bae.

In Khlong Prao the emphasis is very much on top-end resorts that cater for their guests' every whim. Much of the northern end of the beach is privately owned.

Despite the proximity to the water, many of the larger resorts have stunning swimming pools and because most of the accommodation is resort style, there are limited options as far as independent restaurants and other shops in the area are concerned.

A highlight of a stay in Khlong Prao is a visit to the canal at night to see masses of fireflies dancing around in the twilight.

As well as the usual beachside activities, there are a few excellent cooking schools towards the southern end of the beach.

Khlong Prao is also the place to access the Khlong Phu waterfall and Chang Chutiman Trekking elephant camp.

Text and/or map last updated on 20th August, 2009.

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