About Ao Yai
Ao Yai is a long sandy bay on the southwestern coast of Ko Kut Island in Trat Province, Thailand. Located in Ko Kut Subdistrict, Ko Kut District, it is known as one of the island's longest beaches and a traditional fishing village bay. The beach features white sand, clear water, fishing boats and a quiet, undeveloped setting distinct from more resort-focused beaches on the island.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, open sandy beach stretching along a curved bay with calm clear water in dry season, anchored fishing boats, and a small fishing village at the southern end. The surroundings are low-key with coconut palms, a few resorts and seafood restaurants behind the beach, and views of the Gulf of Thailand. The area is suitable for walking along the shoreline, swimming, photography and watching sunset over the sea.
Key highlights
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One of the longest sandy beaches on Ko Kut Island
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Active fishing village with moored fishing boats in the bay
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Clear water and white sand suitable for swimming in calm season
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Sunset views over the Gulf of Thailand
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Quiet, less developed atmosphere compared to central beaches
Culture & Context
Ao Yai reflects the traditional fishing community culture of Ko Kut, with a long-established fishing village that continues to support local livelihoods and supplies seafood to the island.
Route
| By air | Fly to Trat Airport (TDX) on the mainland, then transfer by road to Laem Sok Pier and by ferry or speedboat to Ko Kut |
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| By road | Accessible via paved and concrete roads on Ko Kut Island by motorbike or songthaew from Khlong Chao and Ao Salad areas to Ao Yai in the southwest |