Saengchan Beach

General information and directions

• Location: Coastal road, Pak Nam subdistrict (adjacent to Noen Phra subdistrict), Mueang Rayong district, Rayong province; about 6-7 kilometers from Rayong city center.

• Alternative name: Locals often call it "PMY Beach", named after the PMY Hotel and the nearby village of Pipatpong (PMY) that used to exist.

• Beach features: A sandy beach connected to other beaches along the same stretch of coastline, such as Laem Charoen beach and Suchada beach.

• Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day for visitors.

• Photo opportunities: The T-shaped rock breakwaters and the crescent-shaped beach bend are popular spots for tourists to take photos and check in.

• Relaxation on the beach: In the evenings there is a lively atmosphere; people often spread out mats to enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sunset.

• Restaurants and cafes: Here you will find restaurants with fresh seafood, *Jim Jum* (Thai hot pot) and beach food stalls, as well as minimalist-style cafes and accommodations in various price categories – from cheap (a few hundred baht) to mid-priced (a few thousand baht) – such as the Seaseoul Cafe and the Sinaii Rimtalay.

• Nearby attractions: PMY intersection (with the statue of the “Gianness” from Sunthorn Phu’s literature), Laem Charoen beach, the Chedi Klang Nam (pagoda in the middle of the water) and Wat Pa Pradu.