Srithanu and Woktum Bay
The beaches stretching north from here can be shallow and rocky for
much of the year, so not always ideal for swimming, but with little
harbours, a lovely reef and great resorts, this quiet little section of
the island is still worth checking out. These include Ao Nai Wok,
Plaaylaem, and Wok Tum. Chao & See Natau Ao Nai Wok is where the
beach begins just north of Thongsala in the west of the island. It is
convienient for Thongsala, and onward travel, and there are some nice
guesthouses around. Wok Tum in the north-west of the island is good for
fishing & has a small market town with tasty cheap street vendor
food and cheap farang eateries. Ao Sri Thanu is a fairly large bay and
is generally a good place to swim. The bay is used as the local harbour
for small fishing boats
Recommended Resorts: Amsterdam Bar & Stone Resort (Wok Tum)
great views, laid-back ambience. Must be something in the air! Cookies:
(Ao Plaay Laem) Lovely boulder-strewn resort of long standing
popularity. Budget rates.
Sri Thanu, Chao Phao & Had Som, the three small beaches between
wok tum and Haad Yao, offer far better swimming conditions and relative
seclusion.
