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Sites of Visit
at Thong Sala Beach

Thong Sala Beach takes its name from a
pavilion, locally called sala, built in 1884 near
the pier’s bridge. At that time, the governor of
Chaiya sat in this sala to administer the town.
The beach surrounding the pavilion was later
called Thong Sala Beach and became the center of
growth of the island, encompassing a ferry pier,

speed boat and tour bus services, restaurants
selling international food, souvenir shops, internet
cafes, lovely coffee shops, hostels, banks,
tour-guide business, car rentals, etc. The beach
has become the center equipped with more
modern facilities than any other places.

During Songkran Festival, Thong Sala Beach
is the place where Thai and foreign tourists
gather for the fun-filled water-splashing activity.
Another important tradition is the age-old Chak
Phra ceremony (towing a Buddha image) at the

end of the Buddhist Lent. The ceremony was
originated in Ko Pha-ngan.

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