Salak Phet Bay

Salak Phet Bay is the largest bay on the southeastern coast of Ko Chang Island in Trat Province, Thailand, located in Ko Chang Tai sub-district. Surrounded by forested hills and extensive mangrove forests, the sheltered bay hosts a traditional fishing village with stilt houses and seafood restaurants. It is notable for its tranquil natural setting, mangrove ecosystem, and cultural heritage, offering a contrast to the island's busier western beaches.

Visitors can expect a large, sheltered natural bay surrounded by green hills and dense mangroves rather than a developed swimming beach. The shoreline is lined with a traditional fishing village with wooden stilt houses, seafood restaurants over the water, and fishing boats moored in the bay. Areas to explore include the waterfront village, mangrove channels by kayak, viewpoints over the bay, and the nearby Salak Phet Temple. The atmosphere is quiet and local, focused on nature, photography and village life.

Salak Phet Bay has long been a traditional fishing and anchorage area on Ko Chang. The bay and surrounding waters are associated with the Battle of Ko Chang in January 1941, with memorials in the Salak Phet area commemorating the naval engagement. The village retains a long-standing fishing community heritage.

The bay is centered on a traditional Thai fishing community with stilt-house architecture, local fishing practices, and seafood culture. Wat Salak Phet, the local Buddhist temple, serves as the community's cultural and religious center and reflects the village's heritage.