For a Ko Chang beach with restaurants and shops nearby, try White Sand Beach, called Hat Sai Khao in Thai. Accommodation and shops cluster around the white sand on the island’s northwest coast. Friends and families can relax by the sea, step out for a meal and spend a slow day between beach and village.
Representative village location · Pins represent a beach, bay or village. Read the list below for access and swimming conditions; a pin does not mark an entrance, car park or swimming zone.
On Ko Chang, search for ‘White Sand Beach’ or ‘Hat Sai Khao, Ko Chang’. It lies along the northwest coast beyond Klong Son. The pin marks Hat Sai Khao village, so give your driver your hotel or meeting restaurant. Find the actual beach entrance or parking separately.
Name to search on the mapWhite Sand Beach · หาดทรายขาว
Before you visit
Location and access
After arriving on Ko Chang, follow the roads towards the northwest coast. The Thai name is Hat Sai Khao.
Nearby facilities and services
Accommodation, restaurants, shops and convenience stores cluster around the beach. You can rest on the sand, eat nearby or buy what you need.
Time beside the sea
A beach break followed by a meal
White Sand suits travelers looking for beachside accommodation and nearby conveniences. Walk on the sand, have a meal and come back to the sea. Hotels, restaurants, shops and convenience stores let you spend time exploring both shore and village.
Watch the water depth with children
The water depth is uneven along this coast. Keep children from going far out, even where it looks shallow, and swim only where it is permitted on the day. On days without swimming, enjoy a beach walk and a meal nearby.
Swimming, waves and local conditions
Depths are uneven along the shore. Do not go far out even where it appears shallow. Take particular care with children and use only locally permitted areas.
Do not swim while red flags are flying. Read the marine forecast before leaving and follow local swimming instructions after arrival. Waves and weather may delay or cancel boat trips, so ask about bad-weather conditions when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Are White Sand Beach and Hat Sai Khao the same place?
Yes. White Sand Beach on Ko Chang is called Hat Sai Khao in Thai. It lies on the northwest coast beyond Klong Son. Include Ko Chang when searching for accommodation or directions.
Can children play safely in shallow water here?
Depths are uneven, so take care even where it looks shallow. Keep children from going far out and use only areas permitted locally that day. A beach walk and a nearby meal are alternatives on days without swimming.
Can I enter the water when there is a red flag?
No. A red flag means swimming is prohibited. Even if the sea looks calm, stay out of the water and spend your time on the shore.