About Laem Sadet Beach
Laem Sadet Beach is a long sandy beach on the Gulf of Thailand in Khlong Khut Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province. Located near Kung Krabaen Bay and Chao Lao Beach, it is known for its quiet atmosphere, calm shallow waters, pine-lined shoreline and views of small offshore islands. The beach is popular for leisurely walks, swimming and photography and is adjacent to fishing villages and aquaculture areas.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, relatively quiet sandy beach with calm, shallow water and a pine and casuarina-lined shore. The beach stretches along the coastline of Kung Krabaen Bay with views of offshore islands and fishing boats. Areas for walking, swimming, photography and relaxing are available. Small seafood restaurants, food stalls and resorts are located behind the beach, and the nearby Kung Krabaen Bay area offers mangrove trails and aquaculture viewpoints.
Key highlights
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Long sandy shoreline with calm, shallow Gulf waters
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Pine-lined beach with views of small offshore islands
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Quiet atmosphere compared to nearby Chao Lao Beach
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Proximity to Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center and mangrove nature trail
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Local fishing village character and fresh seafood restaurants
History of Laem Sadet Beach
The beach is located adjacent to Kung Krabaen Bay, site of the Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center established in 1981 to study coastal resource management, mangrove rehabilitation and sustainable aquaculture. The surrounding coastline has long supported fishing communities in Tha Mai District.
Culture & Context
The area reflects the coastal fishing culture of Chanthaburi Province, with nearby fishing villages, seafood cuisine and traditional aquaculture practices associated with Kung Krabaen Bay.
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Chanthaburi town via Highway 3 (Sukhumvit Road) and Route 3399 to Khlong Khut and Laem Sadet, approximately 30 km from Chanthaburi town and 15 km from Tha Mai town. Private car, taxi and songthaew are commonly used. |
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