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Bangsaen is a Thai resort, As such there is absolutely none of the expat/tourist’s facilities and activities found in the more popular resorts like Pattaya and Patong. I couldn't even find an exchange booth: but there are plenty of banks, just more documentation LOL. The resort becomes very busy at weekends as many Thais make their way down from Bangkok. It has a lively nightlife with 5 or so pubs playing live music. It does not, however, have a walking street or any of the girlie bars found in the likes of Pattaya and Patong. For those who cannot go without their western tastes, there is a McDonald's, KFC, and Starbucks, as well as a small shopping mall. In the evening, there are many street vendors and restaurants along the beach road, both cheap and upmarket, selling genuine Thai cuisine and fresh sea food is in abundance. There are less vendors weekdays. Bangsaen is a relatively quiet town - busier at weekends - where if you stay of a few days, you will be lucky to see a foreigner/tourist. It is a wonderful place and a must 2/3-night stay.

Bangsaen is very much set-up for Thai's as opposed to foreign tourists. The beach is very long and clean with the sea very calm and quite clean. There are numerous hawker type stalls selling a variety of fish and meats. The recent ban on alcohol and smoking on the beach appears to have had little effect with numerous instances observed. The beach has many jetski, banana boat and tube stations along its length. It is one and a half hours from Bangkok and getting around is reasonably easy via songthaews who either plough a fixed route or if empty will take you to a specific location - all reasonably priced. As with many locations in Thailand, Bangsaen is struggling with the COVID 19 crisis and this is reflected by venues being closed, although it has to be noted that not as a high a percentage as Pattaya or Hua Hin. There is a night market but you will need to check when this is open during this time. Eating out at Larbubon5 and Pooky & Erik were well worth the money. I stayed in The Tide Resort which was a very good choice having good facilities, good breakfast and friendly staff.

At the end of the day, it's a resort for Thais, so if you are a first-timer to Thailand, or not an extended family member, then it's not for you. If on the other hand, you want to experience how the Thais spend a vacation & immerse yourself into Thai culture, then this is a good place to visit.

It's a nice little town to get away from the noisy Bangkok. It's cheap as well and the weather is great, not as hot as the capital. The only issue I had was that it's very dirty and there are too many stray dogs so on more than one occasion I was scared of being attacked.

Very Thailand with not much English spoken. More westernised closer to beachfront. Google translator worked a treat tho. Accommodation cheap and clean. Transport on scooter (look for the orange vests) or tuc tuc (just wave from the roadside) easy to get. Public toilets a little dodgy, so choose your spot and always carry toilet paper. Beaches beautiful and street food good. Some fish sits in the sun for long periods, so watch that. Overall, great place to visit and highly recommended for those comfortable outside their ‘box’.

We stayed approx 300 metres from a nice clean white sand beach. Public Transport ( red baht bus ) every 10 minutes to shopping malls, local markets and inexpensive restaurants. Many 7 Eleven Stores for mobile phone top-ups. This was my second stay within 7 months. Will visit again.