Bang Bao Beach, Thailand: Ranked #3 Best Beach in the World for 2025

Thailand continues to captivate beach lovers from around the globe, and in 2025, it’s Bang Bao Beach on Koh Kood that has emerged as a star — officially ranked #3 in the world by The World’s 50 Best Beaches.

While Thailand is renowned for its bustling beach destinations, Koh Kood remains refreshingly under the radar. Unlike its more commercial neighbors, this island has managed to preserve its laid-back charm, and Bang Bao Beach exemplifies that quiet, untouched beauty. Tucked away on the island’s southern shore, this beach offers crystal-clear, shallow waters perfect for swimming, soft golden sand, and a serene backdrop of lush jungle.

What truly sets Bang Bao Beach apart is its authentic fishing village, where visitors can wander along a wooden pier, observe local life, and enjoy freshly caught seafood at family-run restaurants. With little in the way of mass tourism development, the area offers unobstructed views of the Gulf of Thailand and nearby islands — a rare treasure in a country so loved by tourists.

Getting to Bang Bao Beach takes some effort — typically a flight or bus from Bangkok to Trat, followed by a boat to Koh Kood — but the journey is well worth it. According to The World’s 50 Best Beaches judges and ambassadors, the beach is “quiet and pristine,” making it one of the best places in the world to relax away from crowds.

 

Asia’s Top Beaches on the 2025 List

Bang Bao Beach isn’t the only Asian destination to make the list. Other notable mentions include:

• #2: Entalula Beach, Palawan, Philippines – a secluded paradise accessible only by boat.

• #13: Pink Beach, Komodo National Park, Indonesia – famous for its blush-colored sand.

• #27: Pulau Palambak, Indonesia

• #28: Freedom Beach, Thailand

• #38: Bon Bon Beach, Philippines

• #40: Goyambokka Beach, Sri Lanka

• #49: Kuramathi Sand Bank, Maldives

In a world where remote natural beauty is becoming harder to find, Bang Bao Beach stands as a reminder that paradise still exists — if you're willing to seek it out.

 

Source:

https://worlds50beaches.com/bang-bao-beach/