BEACH
The beach at Bang Saithong, south of Bang Saphan, has amazingly bizarre, red-colored sand and is surrounded by palm trees. It is a small, secluded bay with only two stays: Ban Saithong Beach Resort and Saai Resort. At high tide, the beach almost completely disappears, but you can still relax on the grassy area or by the swimming pool.
Swimming conditions are a little unusual here. At low tide, parts of the shoreline are rocky, but there are several places where you can enter the water. We recommend bringing water shoes to make getting in and out of the sea more comfortable.
WHERE TO STAY
Ban Saithong Beach Resort is a little run-down, but it offers rooms at reasonable prices and all have good views of the beach. It is a bizarre place to stay, but if you like secluded places, a good swimming pool and lots of red, we definitely recommend spending a few nights here.
Directly next door is the much newer Saai Resort, a stylish upper-range villa. You can book the entire villa for your family or group, but it is also possible to book an individual room.
Both stays have their own restaurant. For more places to eat, you will need to travel a few kilometers. About 4 kilometers to the south is another pleasant bay with several budget-friendly stays and a few places to eat. The beach itself did not quite make it into the TreasureBeaches database, but it is still worth a visit.
