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Haad Yao, Koh Phangan

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Haad Yao

west coast, tourist-residential mix

Haad Yao is one of the longest and most popular beaches on the west coast — "haad yao" literally means "long beach". It combines tourist infrastructure (a couple of restaurants, dive shops, a few boutique resorts) with a residential community in the surrounding hills.

The character is more casual than Sri Thanu, more accessible than Haad Salad, less developed than Ban Tai — a good middle-ground district for someone who wants the beach experience without being in the heart of tourism.

Who buys here

People who want beach proximity but not isolation, who appreciate having a few cafes within walking distance, and who don't need a yoga-community lifestyle. Often families with children (school proximity is good) or couples in their 40s–50s.

What to expect

  • Mix of flat and hill terrain
  • Strong utilities and infrastructure
  • 15–20 min drive to Thong Sala
  • Walking distance to beach from most plots
  • Some construction activity — boutique villa developments

Rental market here

What homes earn in Haad Yao

#7 of 21 on the island
Median nightly rate
฿3,505
138 comps · ฿1,824–฿5,946
Est. annual income
฿704k/yr
at 55% base occupancy · 42% booked now
Land price
฿5,000/m²
from our land listings
By bedrooms:Studio ฿3,0801 BR ฿2,2182 BR ฿5,9463 BR ฿8,9444 BR ฿10,300

Median of 2266 Airbnb listings · 2026-10-12. Annual income uses a base occupancy assumption; “booked now” is current forward-90d availability of active listings. See the full report for method.

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