Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

This is a place to linger, not just stop by. Located right on Sai Kaew Beach, it belongs to the Sai Kaew Beach Resort and is best used as a base for an afternoon: lunch, a swim, a sunset drink, and dinner, all within easy reach of the beach. If you're looking for a quick and inexpensive Pad Kra Pao meal, you're better off going to the village. There, you'll pay mid-range prices for the beach and the associated services – whether it's worth it is another question.

The clientele consists of hotel guests and strollers who come here from other sections of Sai Kaew Beach, the busiest stretch of beach on the island. It gets very crowded on weekends and Thai holidays. My tip: Arrive early in the day and secure a good spot, rather than showing up at sunset and expecting a front-row table.