District
Mae Haad
north-west tip, Koh Ma & the sandbar
Mae Haad sits on the north-western tip of the island and is best known for Koh Ma — a tiny islet joined to the beach by a natural sandbar at low tide, and the island's premier snorkelling spot inside a protected marine area. The water here is among the clearest on Phangan.
The community is small and oriented around diving, snorkelling, and a relaxed northern-beach lifestyle. The land market is limited; coastal positions are scarce and prized, while plots in the hills behind offer sea views over the bay.
Who buys here
Divers and snorkellers, sea-view buyers, and residents who want a striking beach and a small community over convenience. Typically second-time Phangan buyers.
What to expect
- Flat at the shore, steep hills behind
- Utilities available in the village
- 30–40 min drive to Thong Sala
- Best snorkelling on the island (Koh Ma marine area)
- Scarce coastal plots — hillside sea-view plots more common
Rental market here
What homes earn in Mae Haad
Median of 1093 Airbnb listings · 2026-06-09. Annual income uses a base occupancy assumption; “booked now” is current forward-90d availability of active listings. See the full report for method.
Available in Mae Haad.
1 property in this district right now — filtered live from the catalogue.
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