Rin Nai beach

Rin Nai is a beach in the southeast of Phangan island, Thailand. It is also known as Leela Beach. This is a quiet and cozy spot, located within a walking distance from Fullmoon Beach (Haad Rin). It is beautiful ashore. But the swimming is not very comfortable, since the water is shallow. In addition, there are many sea urchins and algae on the bottom. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: 9.670665, 100.06858

Hotels [edit]

In the hotels of Rinnai beach, rooms' rates starts from US$40 per night. This is the perfect place to stay overnight during the Full Moon Party.

How to get there [edit]

You may get from Bangkok to Phangan island by Lomprayah high-speed catamaran. But the best is to fly to Samui island, and next get by ferry from Maenam beach to Phangan island.

There are two options to fly from Bangkok to Samui:

1. Direct flight to Samui Airport (USM). This way is most convenient, but also the most expensive.

2. Fly to Surat Thani airport (URT) by AirAsia low-coster. Then get by taxi (1200 bahts) to Donsak Pier. Then get to Samui by any ferry (Raja ferry is the best, but other services are also good). It is the best value for money way of getting to Koh Samui, but takes a little longer time, as the road from Suratthani airport to Samui takes a few hours.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Pha-ngan island is a dry season from January to April, as well as second dry season from June to September.

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