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Koh Larn Thailand

Nual (Monkey Beach)

Nual, or Monkey Beach, is in southern Koh Larn. The Department of Tourism record, checked 23 October 2026, describes a quieter shore with many rocks, deckchairs and a bar, and warns that stones can cut swimmers. Arrange your transfer and return; no verified tide window here establishes that entering the water is safe. Source.

At a glance

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At a glance

Nual, or Monkey Beach, is in southern Koh Larn. The Department of Tourism record, checked 23 October 2026, describes a quieter shore with many rocks, deckchairs and a bar, and warns that stones can cut swimmers. Arrange your transfer and return; no verified tide window here establishes that entering the water is safe.

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Getting there

The Department of Tourism places Nual in the south and describes road access from Na Baan. Confirm the destination and return arrangement with your driver.

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What the source describes

  • Sand and shore: A sandy beach with many rocks; the Department of Tourism explicitly warns that stones can cut swimmers.
  • Crowds: Described as quieter in the department’s record; that is an undated comparison, not a crowd prediction.
  • Facilities: Deckchairs and a bar are mentioned. Current operating hours, toilets, showers and prices are unverified.
  • Swimming: Rocks are a documented hazard. No verified tide window establishes safe swimming or a suitable unguided snorkelling route. Check conditions locally.

Before you commit to this beach

Use the beach comparison to check the tradeoffs, then choose a transfer and keep the return ferry in view. If you want the evening here, compare overnight stays rather than assuming an evening boat.

Check the sea conditions and marked swimming zones when you arrive.

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Nual or Tien: how do the shore and approach differ?

The Department of Tourism describes rocks at Nual. Tien has a footbridge approach and operator-listed dining; choose around access and the shore rather than a promise of ideal swimming.

Sources

  1. Nual beach, Koh Larn, Department of Tourism, via the government tourism directory. Checked 23 October 2026.
  2. Koh Larn diving and snorkelling sites, Private Scuba, dive operator; site descriptions, not conditions today. Checked 23 October 2026.
  3. Tien beach, Koh Larn. Checked 2026-10-23.
  4. Tiennara: Tien beach, dining and activities. Checked 2026-10-23.