Pasai Beach is one of the main beaches of Koh Yao Noi. It’s located on the south eastern coast of the island, very close to the island’s main town and main pier. Pasai is a good beach for swimming, and from the beach, you can easily take boat trips to Nok island and Hong islands.
Pasai is a 1km long beach with golden coarse sand, calm shallow water, and peaceful atmosphere. It’s a nice beach for swimming, relaxing, and unwind. The shore is lined with palm trees and tropical trees, creating natural shades.
I didn’t see many umbrellas and sunbeds for rent on the beach, just a small number of sunbeds at the southern end of the beach, so it’s best to bring your own towel to the beach. Some beachfront restaurants and bars have tables and chairs set out on the shore for their customers.
Parai Beach runs parallel with the island’s main road, so it’s very easily accessible from the main road. The southern part of Pasai beach is separated from the main road by the line of palm trees and the seawall. You walk down to the beach via stairs.
Most restaurants, hotels, and houses are located on the opposite side of the road from the beach, so the shoreline remains largely unobstructed.
In this article, I’ll show you the location of Pasai Beach, how to get to the beach, things to do and some of the best places to stay in Pasai Beach.
Where is Pasai Beach, Koh Yao Noi?
Pasai Beach is located on the south east coast of Koh Yao Noi, in the Andaman Sea of Thailand. The beach is close to two other popular points on the island, Manoh Pier and Klong Jark Beach. Pasai is around 10 minutes drive east of Manoh Pier, and right south of Klong Jark and Tha Khao Beach.
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How to get to Pasai Beach, Koh Yao Noi?
The best way to get to Pasai Beach from Kawanwyere on Koh Yao Noi is by scooter. The scooter is generally the most affordable way to explore the island. The main road is also paved and relatively flat, making it easy to get around on a scooter.
You can easily rent a scooter at a local motorbike rental or ask your hotel to organise it for you. You can find the rental shops at the Manoh Pier and popular beach towns such as Klong Jark, Pasai, and Tha Khao Beach. The rent is only 250-300 baht a day.
Manoh Pier is the main pier in Koh Yao Noi, making it the entry and departure point of the island. From this pier, you take speed boats and long tail boats for other islands in the Andanman Sea like Phuket, Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang/ Railay, or Koh Yao Yai.
When you’re arriving at Manoh Pier, you can rent a scooter at the motorbike rental shops near the pier to get to your hotel in Pasai Beach. You can also use the local taxi songthaew pick up truck to get to your place in Pasai. The taxi costs around 100 baht. You can also ask your hotel to arrange transport for you.
I stayed in Koh Yao Yai and visited Koh Yao Noi and Pasai Beach on a day trip. I brought my scooter on the long tail boat from Chong Lard Pier to Manoh Pier, then drove to Pasai beach.
It was a bit expensive, around 200 baht for the boat including a scooter, but I avoided the hustle of renting a scooter in Yao Noi island. If you want to bring your scooter to Yao Noi from Yao Yai, you need to ask your rental owner permission to do it, as most places don’t allow people to do it in the contract.
Best things to do at Pasai Beach, Koh Yao Noi?
Swimming, sunbathing, chilling, kayaking
Pasai Beach is a good spot for swimming, especially at high tide. The beach has shallow water which makes it a safe swimming place for both children and adults. There are some nice shaded areas along the beach if you want to escape from the sun.
The beach is more beautiful at high tide. At low tide, it shows the muddy and rocky seabed, which is not ideal for swimming.
There are small hills at two ends of the beach. The northern end of Pasai is home to a small pier that offers boat trips to nearby islands. The southern end of the beach is the rocky area.
The beach is peaceful and uncrowded, making it an ideal place to relax. It has beautiful views of the surrounding islands and limestones rising above the ocean.
Having a meal/ drink at the beachfront restaurants & bars
There are a good range of restaurants and bars scattered throughout the beach road of Pasai. On the southern section of the beach, you can find a cluster of restaurants and bars right on the beachfront side. You can find Mojito Cocktail Bar, Pasai talaythong restaurant, and Venus & Rissky restaurant.
These places have tables, chairs, and hammocks along the shaded areas under the palm trees and on the sand. You can have nice meals and drinks with the breeze of the ocean.
Most places served traditional Thai food and as the population on Koh Yao Noi is mainly Muslim, the halal restaurant and grilled honey chicken are quite popular in this area. Most places offer kayak rentals and can help you organise boat tours to nearby islands.
The northern end of the beach is home to the popular Charlie Bar, which also has tables, chairs, and hammocks along the beachfront side. Other popular places on North Pasai Beach are ciao bella, Black Pearl Beach Club Kohyao, and the The Orbit Café KYN Thailand.
Having a traditional Thai massage
Having a beach massage is a must when traveling to Thailand. There are several massage parlors along the beach road where you can enjoy a relaxing massage and the views of the sea.
There is a nice massage place located between Mojito Cocktail Bar and Pasai talaythong restaurant that has a comfortable bed right on the beach. You can do Thai body massage, foot massage, or oil massage. The price is ranging from 300-500 baht per hour depending which type of massage you’re taking.
Taking long tail boats to Nok Island and Hong islands
Nok island is around 2.5km from Pasai Beach and Hong islands are about 7km away. You can easily book the long tail boat trips from Pasai Beach to these beautiful islands for swimming, snorkeling, and hiking.
Nok island is known for its secluded beach and a lovely viewpoint. You can chill at the beach or if you’re adventurous, you can climb to a short but challenging trail to Ko Nok View Point. The view point has sweeping views of the surrounding ocean and limestones.
Hong islands are the must see in the Andaman Sea. It has a beautiful lagoon, beach, and stunning viewpoint. The beach in Hong island has crystal clear water and fine white sand.
It is somewhat similar to Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Don island but unlike Maya Bay, you can swim and snorkeling in the beaches of Hong islands. In addition to the beaches, you can climb to the viewpoint and take a leisure walk through the natural trail.
Where to stay in Pasai Beach: Best Areas & Hotels
Pasai Beach is a good area to stay in Koh Yao Noi. It has a good location close to the island’s main pier, which is convenient for taking the boats to other islands on the Andaman Sea.
The Pasai Beach area also has a good range of restaurants, bars, and shops, so you can easily access tourist amenities even without renting a scooter. It’s also next to Klong Jark, which is another popular beach area in Koh Yao Yai, so you can easily get more choices of restaurants, and shops from there.
There are several hotels on the island’s main road and inside the village, as well as a cluster of hotels along the beachfront area south of Pasai Beach.
The beachfront area south of Pasai Beach has several good rated hotels and resorts. It also has a more peaceful atmosphere while still not too far from a range of restaurants, and shops.
1. Best Hotels in South Pasai Beach
Koyao Bay Pavilions – Beach Resort and Pool Villas
This 4-star hotel has spacious and comfortable rooms with a swimming pool and beautiful ground. You can swim at the pool anytime of the day and at the private beach at high tide.
The beach has a tranquil atmosphere and beautiful views of Phang Nga Bay. It’s also a good spot to watch the sunrise and kayak to the small island in front of it.
The hotel has an onsite restaurant serving nice food. You can also walk to the main strip of Pasai Beach for more restaurants and bars.
Touch Glamping Koh Yao Noi
This is a nice accommodation near Pasai beach, featuring beautiful rooms and ten style accommodation. It has a private beach area and you can choose a tent room with a private pool for more privacy. The place offers free stand up paddle and kayaks for the guests.
2. Best Hotels in Pasai’s Main Road
Pasai Beach Lodge
This 1-star budget-friendly hotel offers bungalows with fans right next to Pasai beach. It has a convenient location, a short walk to all sorts of things such as restaurants, motorbike rentals, shops, and massage parlors. If you want something simple and cheap next to the beach, this can be a good choice for you.
Koh Yao Noi Beach Resort
This hotel is located on the beach road, a short walk to Pasai beach. The hotel has comfortable rooms, with a nice outdoor area to relax. The hotel has scooter rental services, so you can rent one from them at a fair price to explore the island.
3. Best Hotels in the village near Pasai beach
Baansuan Amaleena
This is a good hotel located along the island’s main road, short distance to Pasai beach. The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with garden views. It has all necessary amenities such as air conditioning, kettle, and fridge, as well as shampoo and shower gel in the bathroom.
Samsam Yao Noi – Andaman Magic & Art Villas
This hotel is located on a quiet road around 500m from the main road and Pasai beach. The hotel has a nice pool area with sunloungers and a small bar. They have all kinds of rooms for different budgets and preferences. The three bedroom villas are great options for families with kids or a group of friends.
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There you have it, my introduction to Pasai Beach on Koh Yao Noi. It’s a popular area to stay on the island that offers easy access to a range of tourist facilities, and the island’s main pier. It’s the first beach you will see when traveling from the main pier to other destinations on the east coast, so you’ll likely pass Pasai during your visit to the Koh Yao Noi.