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From time to time I scroll through my old Thailand footage.

The memories …

I stumbled upon a beach. A lonely beach. Doesn’t even have a real name.

It was Spring 2020. I was on an east coast trip. Just came back from Koh Samet. Headed towards Pattaya and Bangkok.

When I looked at Google Maps I saw a long thin stretch of sand near Ban Phe. That’s where the ferry pier to Koh Samet (and back) is.

No blog recommended it. No travel influencer posted it. Just a thin line on a map that looked promising.

And as always in Thailand: hotel and restarant pins. So … why not?

I hitchhiked there. On a motorbike with a sidecar. Windy. Wonderful.

I got there and it was almost empty.

Checked Agoda, booked a room. 7-Eleven in front of the hotel. Bought beer. Showered, went outside.

And saw a long sandy beach, a handful of Thai families, some beach chairs.

But no tourism.

It felt like I found a hidden beach. A secret location.

The water was very shallow and turquoise. You could walk about 50 meters into the water and still only be knee-deep.

I was overwhelmed by the peace and harmony. I almost cried tears of joy.

Then I recorded a video and walked to the eastern end of the beach. Becaus there was a restaurant. And fishermen. Boats.

When I arrived, I saw the name: Laemya. A wonderful beach restaurant. I ordered fish and crispy pork belly without checking reviews. I knew it was gooc because the tables had that good plastic chair energy and the location looked out to sea.

And the food was fantastic. Of course. Thais know how to cook.

I later went to a bar along the beach road. Bar music, pool table, bar girls, street food stalls. Heaven on earth.

By the way: I got there by buying a bus + ferry combo from Bangkok Ekkamai bus terminal to Koh Samet. For 280 Baht ($9). And next time I would skip Koh Samet. Because that little paradise in Rayong was one of the best places I ever been to in Thailand.

The bigger picture: Every "best beach in Thailand" list sends you to the same spots. Koh Phi Phi. Maya Bay, Railay, … You book it, fly in, and stand in line with 600 other people to take the same photo.

Meanwhile, there's a province called Rayong 3-4 hours away from Bangkok that most tourists blow past without slowing down.

The best beaches in Thailand are not on any list. They're on Google Maps. They're on random exit signs. They're at the place you almost didn't stop at because you'd never heard of it.

But you need to take risks to receive such rewards. I didn’t know if it’s good. I went anyway.

So my advice to you: stay hungry, stay foolish, avoid tourists, study google maps.

And as I said: I made a video about it. Very old style. Beginner level. Had no clue. But already made fun of the "Hi guys!" influencers ….

If you’re interested in the details of this east coast trip itinerary – it’s part of Thailand Trip OS. Get it for $5/month or keep it forever for $47.

Chokdee!
​- Tim

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