Krabi Province, Thailand

Tonsai Beach

Tonsai Beach is situated in Railay peninsula in Krabi, Thailand and can only be accessed by boat. This beach is surrounded by cliffs and offers visitors opportunities for swimming, rock-climbing, kayaking, and volleyball.

Food and drink options are available at beach restaurants, hotel restaurants, and a beach bar. Additionally, Tonsai Beach is known as a backpacker colony with budget-friendly accommodation, shops, and bars with a hippy vibe.

However, there are also two more expensive hotel complexes that cater to quieter, family-friendly options. The beach provides amenities such as toilets, bars, restaurants, and a parking area.

Discover accommodation options near Tonsai Beach and enjoy the vibrant backpacker atmosphere and stunning cliffs.

Visitors are allowed to bring their dogs along.

What to do at Tonsai Beach?

Amenities

Tonsai Beach amenities include parking and toilet.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that Tonsai Beach is a beautiful, isolated beach perfect for rock climbing and a short walk from Railay. Visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere and unique hippie village behind the beach, but complain about the rocks in the sea making it uncomfortable for swimming and the dilapidated condition of some of the resorts, restaurants, and bars in the village. Additionally, visitors should be aware of the flies and mosquitoes that become rampant around 5:30-7 pm and should bring insect repellent.

Where to Stay near Tonsai Beach?

Most visitors choose to stay in Railay Beach, just a short boat ride away, to enjoy a blend of luxury and budget accommodations. Tonsai Beach itself offers budget-friendly options for backpackers who prefer staying close to the rock-climbing and vibrant beach scene.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Tonsai Beach?

Latitude: 8.0180546 / Longitude: 98.8322457

Tonsai Beach is located in Krabi Province. The following map of Tonsai Beach shows the exact location.


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Tonsai Beach: Weather Today

📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
It's shaping up to be a pleasant day at Tonsai Beach. The air temperature will reach a high of 30.4 °C, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. The sea is inviting at 29.0 °C and the waves are gentle. There's only a slight chance of rain, so it should stay mostly dry. Expect a bit of a breeze, but nothing too strong. The sun will be strong with a UV index of 7.5, so remember to apply sunscreen.
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Air

Low / High23.8°C/30.4°C
Feels Like (High)35°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature29.0 °C
Wave Height0.2 m
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Rain

Rain Chance8%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:26/18:06
Sunshine Hours10.9 hrs
UV Index7.5
Cloud Cover29%
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Wind

Speed8.2 km/h
Gusts14.8 km/h
DirectionE

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