Thung Wuan Laen Beach, Chumphon

Thung Wua Laen Beach
Located at the southern end of Pa Thiew district, Thung Wua Laen Beach is a popular tourist attraction among locals. It can become crowded with local people who go there at holiday times. A long, wide stretch of sand, the beach is ideal for swimming and water sports. Outside of holiday periods, the beach is generally quiet. This is a lively beach with a number of restaurants, shops, restrooms, motorcycles for rent, and a police station.

At the southern end of the beach in front of Chumphon Cabana Resort, there is an underwater rocky area, which is a fertile spot for sponge seaweed, sea flowers and various species of fish – a popular place for snorkeling. Chumphon Cabana Resort offers a diving course and package tours to the islands nearby such as Koh Ngam Yai and Koh Ngam Noi.

Sairee Beach
Sairee beach is in Pak Nam sub district, Muang district, approximately 20 km from Chumphon town. It is part of a long, curved bay with plenty of places to swim or stroll along its 3-km length. Coconut trees provide shade on sections of the beach, and quite a few restaurants line the beach area that tends to become quite crowded especially during holiday periods.

Khao Chao Muang (Chao Muang Hill) lies south of the beach, past Pu Som Bridge, uphill about 1 km. A pavilion on the hilltop is an excellent viewpoint to take in the panoramic views of Chumphon Sea, the closest island of Koh Ma Prao, and further distant islands of Koh Raed, Koh Mat Ta, and others. Small local resorts offer accommodations at budget price. Tourists can negotiate rates for boat hire at the restaurants near the road alongside Sairee beach.

Located at the northern end of the beach is the shrine of Prince Chumphon Khet Udomsak. It was built to commemorate the Prince, who was the son of King Rama V and the Father of Thai navy. He passed away on this beach. A small museum near the shrine houses some of his personal effects. Also in the same area is the display of a former warship that was taken out of service in 1975. For a panoramic viewpoint of Chumphon Sea, drive uphill further from the shrine for about 1 kilometre.