Beach· Koh Yao Yai· Thailand

Chong Koh Yao Sand Spit

8° 5.0′ N · 98° 36.4′ E · approximate

A long sandy spit just south of the Chong Koh Yao anchorage that makes a lovely swim at high tide, before the afternoon speedboat crowd arrives.

Practical

Position approximate: the Southeast Asia Pilot puts the spit just south of the anchorage waypoint (08°5.155N 98°36.402E). Best at high tide. Day-trip speedboats crowd it from after lunch until late afternoon, so go in the morning.

Best for

A morning swim