About Bophut

The Fisherman's Village is clearly the product of a caring community that has dissuaded the more unsavoury elements of Thai nightlife from setting-up shop and better meeting the preferences of couples and young families. Although there is some new construction, the beach road, which runs through the village retains much of its charm. Old Chinese shop-houses crowd the narrow street, many with sympathetic conversions to modern use as restaurants and cafés.

The village boasts many fine restaurants offering a wide choice of specialty cuisines in addition to selected Thai dishes. French, Italian, BBQ and seafood outlets predominate, but there are several pubs and two bakeries offering standard European style snacks and typical British and Australian 'Pub Grub'. Currently some 40 bars and restaurants are located in little more than 700m of village street.

An increasing number of massage and bodycare outlets have opening up in the small streets off the main beach road, most offering excellent value for temporary rejuvenation at bargain prices.

The beach itself encompasses some 2km of course, white sandy shoreline fringed by coconut palms. The calm waters of the bay make this a popularspot for playing or relaxing.

Recognizing the uniqueness of Bophut as an attractive and unspoilt village with its magnificent crescent bay and proximity to currently, the island's only golf course, several 5 star hotels are located at the western end of the beach.