Narathat Beach

Narathat Beach (Hat Narathat) is a 5-kilometre sandy beach in Bang Nak Subdistrict, Mueang Narathiwat District, immediately east of Narathiwat town at the mouth of the Bang Nara River where it meets the Gulf of Thailand. Lined with casuarina pines, the beach is known for its long white-sand shoreline, views of fishing boats and proximity to the town centre. It serves as a popular local recreation area for walking, picnicking and sunset viewing.

Visitors can expect a long, straight sandy shoreline backed by casuarina pine trees providing scattered shade. The beach faces the Gulf of Thailand at the Bang Nara River mouth, with views of fishing boats, the river estuary and open sea. The area is flat and open, suitable for walking along the sand, relaxing, photography and picnicking. There are no large resorts directly on the beach; the setting is simple and town-adjacent, with food vendors and seating areas near the entrance and promenade.

Narathat Beach has long served as the main seaside recreation area for Narathiwat town, which developed as a coastal settlement at the Bang Nara River mouth in the early 20th century. The beach and river mouth have historically supported local fishing activity.

The beach is a communal leisure space for residents of Narathiwat town and surrounding communities, used for family gatherings, picnics and seasonal festivals, reflecting the coastal lifestyle of the lower southern region.