Thale Week (Meaning Sea breaks ) is one of the most Unseen Thailand attractions of the Krabi people with amazingly beautiful spots. We can walk on the fine white sand. from one island to another at low tide
Thale Week is caused by sand dunes from three islands, namely Koh Kai, Koh Mor, and Koh Thap, these three islands are 3 Featured islands in the Poda Islands, which are located close to each other. There is a ridge next to each other when waves blowing sand meet at this point, resulting in a sandbar connecting these three islands to each other.
These sand dunes will disappear when the sea level rises. When the sea water recedes, the sand dunes will gradually emerge, as if splitting the sea into three parts. Sand dunes will emerge during the lowest sea level, but even though the dunes Will not show up, we can walk. The sandy beach of Thale Week is white and clean, and nice to swim. Travel to Thale Week is popular to travel to all 4 islands, which are Kai Island, Tub Island, Mor Island, and Poda Island, which can be visited in 1 day.
Starting from Koh Kai, known as Koh Kai because the tip of the island has a sharp rock. When looking up, it resembles a chicken neck. Koh Kai is an island where boats can be stopped. and can go swimming which can go down to swim and watch the fish swim Continue with Koh Thap An island where we can see coral reefs, and shallow water without having to go deep to dive. stop for a swim in a calm atmosphere
Then it ends with Koh Poda. An island with soft white sand beaches, soft feet, clear blue waters. Poda Island is suitable for vacationing and swimming.
Should come and visit during The tide is the lowest each day, especially on the day before and after the 15th day of the waxing moon, about 5 days. The ideal time to visit Thale Waek is from November to early May.
The highlight of the trip to the sea is seeing the scenery, and taking pictures, should avoid visiting during the holiday season. Thale Waek has a lot of people walking until it's packed. If you come to see Thale Waek be impressed, you should choose to come during normal holidays. In addition to viewing the view and taking photos of Thale Waek,
This place is also another beach that is worth taking in and swimming because There is a wide sandy beach, clear water, and a lot of fish, but if you want to swim, it is recommended to come during normal holidays (Saturday - Sunday).
How to get there
Can travel by purchasing a package tour by long-tail boat, priced at 350 - 450 baht per person, and a package by speedboat, priced at 800 - 1,000 baht per person from a tour company that provides services.
In the morning, there is a car to pick you up at the hotel. In the evening, it's back to the hotel. or if traveling by tour bus and waiting at the bus terminal at 8:00 AM - 8.15 AM, there will be a car to pick you up at the bus terminal One person or two people can come. The car will continue to pick up at this point. Then take a boat to Ao Nang. The tour program will be a tour of 4 islands, namely Thale Waek (Koh Mor, Hop Tub), Koh Poda, and Koh Kai.
If not using the tour service Can use a long-tail boat to travel to the islands in Krabi of the long-tail boat cooperative, contact the National Park Office. Nopparat Thara Beach, prices are as follows:
- Railay Bay, Ton Sai Bay, Phra Nang Cave, 80 baht per person
- Poda Island, Chicken Island, Thale Waek, 300 baht per person
- Hong Island, Pak Bia Island, Lading (Charter) 6 people 2800 baht
- Koh Phai, Phi Phi Island, charter (charter) 5 people 3800-5000 baht
- 4 full-day islands: Chicken Island, Phra Nang Cave, Thale Waek, Railay (6 people chartered) 2200 baht
- 2 half-day islands, Koh Poda, Thale Waek ( chartered 4 people ) 1700 baht