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Hat Puek Tian
Puek Tian beach (also spelled Puk Tian) is a popular photographic spot with many sculptures of fictional characters invented by Thailand's most famous poet, Sunthorn Phoo. The sculptures are quite impressive, unfortunately the beach itself is very dirty. If you are on your way to Chao Samran beach, or if you are just going for a drive or a ride, then Puek Tian is a nice place to stop. But if you want to spend the day at the beach outside of Cha-Am, we would recommend Hat Chao Samran instead.
Directions: follow the beachfront in the direction of the north, pass the bridge above the canal, then turn left after the temple and follow the road which veers left and right a few times. At the end of this road, turn right and pass the bascule bridge. OR, from the beachfront, take Narathip Road and turn right at the Family Mart, then go straight. Pass Cha-Am hospital, then pass the bascule bridge. After the bascule bridge, take the third road (or second large road) on your right, in the direction of Puk Tian, Hat Chao Samran, Alila hotel, etc., then go straight for about 15 km until you see the big sign that says Puk-Tian beach. Turn right at the sign (you will see a big dinosaur on the right side of the road), then go straight towards the sea.
