Laem Pakarang Beach

Laem Pakarang Beach is a long sandy beach on the cape of Laem Pakarang in Khuk Khak, Takua Pa District, north of Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. It is known for its quiet, less-developed shoreline, wide sand expanse at low tide, and views over the Andaman Sea. The beach is notable for the nearby Police Boat 813 Tsunami Memorial and its seasonal surf conditions.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy shoreline forming a cape extending into the Andaman Sea, with open sea views, gentle dunes and casuarina trees. The beach is quieter and less developed than central Khao Lak beaches, with scattered resorts and restaurants behind the shore. At low tide extensive sand flats are exposed. The area includes the Police Boat 813 Tsunami Memorial near the cape. Swimming, sunbathing, beach walking and photography are common, with surf and kitesurf conditions during the southwest monsoon season.

The beach area is historically noted for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, when Police Boat 813 (Tor 813) was swept approximately 2 km inland and came to rest near Laem Pakarang. The vessel has been preserved as the Police Boat 813 Tsunami Memorial, a landmark commemorating the event.