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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.

I have always have loved Bang Saen. Its an area made up of young people from the enormous campus, so lots of coffee shops and music, bars etc. It is a Thai holiday or weekend spot . Always busy . Lovely esplanade. Very few foreigners and even less Chinese tour groups as they head down to Pattaya about 30-40 minutes away.