Bang Boet / Tham Thong: Searching for sand dunes and doodlebugs

A gorgeous, almost entirely undeveloped beach is one of several surprises where Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon provinces meet. (Island Daze #28)

“What are they looking for?” we ask ourselves when spotting a few eager people reaching into the seaside tree branches. Soon we’ll join this impromptu harvest of something tasty, but not before we explore a little-known museum and an undeveloped beach that extends from Bang Boet to Tham Thong. I do believe it’s one of the finest mainland beaches in Thai…