Klong Maung is undisturbed - almost available
solely for its exclusive guests and a few fishermen.
The beach seems to go on forever along the coast,
with a small island at one end - home to local seabirds
and rockpools full of life. It's the kind of beach,
to just sit and contemplate, especially at sunset.
Dozens of tiny islands lie dotted on the horizon and
to the south, at Laem Ham Nak, is a Royal residence
of the Princess.
The
local village at the back of the beach is still in
its infancy with a few shops, including the obligatory
tailor's shop and a handful of restaurants. Nightlife
is minimal, if you want loud music, head into Ao Nang.
In Klong Muang, it's excellent food, good
company, and a moonlight stroll along the beach, rather
than a vibrant nightlife that's on the menu, but then
Klong Muang is maintaining a low profile, which is
why the five star hotels are located there.