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28 beaches, pinned by 11 collectors.

Map of 28 sea glass beaches in Thailand — © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Every sea glass beach mapped in Thailand

Than Sadet Beach
Everywhere 🏝️✨🇹🇭
Common coloursLoads of glass
Khao Laem Chabang – North Beach
Access starts at the end of the road, just past Suttangrak Laemchabang restaurant, where you can leave your car or motorbike and continue on foot. Allow around 15–20 minutes on foot from the end of the road to reach this beach. Access is difficult and only possible at low tide, through a cave-like opening in the rocks and then along the coast, past the first beach. The walk takes you close to a pipeline serving the nearby petrochemical plant. The road near the plant is restricted to authorised personnel, so you’ll need to approach along the shore. Of the beaches we explored here, these further ones were the most interesting for sea glass. Leave enough time to retrace your route before the tide rises.
Hard to reachRare colours
Khao Laem Chabang - first beach
Access starts at the end of the road, just past Suttangrak Laemchabang restaurant, where you can leave your car or motorbike and continue on foot along the coast. You’ll need to pass through a cave-like opening in the rocks to reach this first beach. Check the tide times before setting out and allow enough time to get back through the passage before the tide rises.
Hard to reachRare colours
Ao makham
- very quiet beach suggest to bring someone with - found many black glasses on left side (rock side)but not much round - found many common colours on Right side (sandy side) - can par car around 3-4 cars
Common coloursA few pieces
Hat Tham Phang Beach
The most beautiful beach in Koh Sichang with white sand and some rocks on the sides. Can find some seaglass but expect a lot of people during holiday season.
Rare coloursA good amount
Klong Kong Beach, Koh Lanta
Large, well-frosted sea glass pieces! White, green, aqua blue and brown. Check the area near 'half soi klong kong' for best finds.
Bang Saen
Urban beach just 1h from Bangkok. Brown, green and clear glass found here. A local artisan collects sea glass for jewelry.
Common coloursA good amount
Lamai Beach, Koh Samui
Mentioned in shelling guides but not directly confirmed for sea glass. Worth exploring if you're in the area.
Lonely Tree Beach
Left side of the lonely tree, can find some seaglass during low tides. Found some blue marble too.
Uncommon coloursA good amount
Koh Si Chang — Ao Tham Jok Kok
Rocky bay where sea glass naturally accumulates between the rocks. Turquoise, seafoam, brown and green pieces. Access is quite difficult. You have to climb over the roadside safety barrier to reach a small trail, then carefully make your way down
Hard to reachRare colours
Nai Yang Beach, Phuket
Part of Sirinat National Park. Shelling guides mention it, though sea glass potential is low. A beautiful area to explore all the same.
Common coloursA few pieces
Cha-Am Nord
Sandy zone near Cha-Am. One piece in over an hour, which was disappointing. Sandy terrain is not ideal for sea glass.
Common coloursA few pieces
Cha-Am — Bang Ketu
Explored on the same trip as Cha-Am Nord. Very little sea glass here: the sandy beach doesn't hold pieces well.
Common coloursA few pieces
Behind Ekkanake restaurant
Access from the restaurant or from the stairs above it. I have seen some common seaglass but nothing too crazy
Common coloursA few pieces
Koh Tao — Laem Thian
Abandoned cape near a resort that closed in 2011. Isolated area with turquoise, green and brown sea glass.
Lighthouse beach
- Wear sneakers - Very beautiful beach - 6.00am-9.00am and 16.30-18.0ppm are perfect time to picking
Hard to reachCommon colours
Hat Phla, Ban Chang
Near the Map Ta Phut industrial zone in Rayong. Low to moderate finds: brown, green and clear pieces.
Uncommon coloursLoads of glass
Hat Nam Rin, Ban Chang
Rocky beach in the Ban Chang area with potentially favorable conditions for sea glass accumulation.
Rare coloursA good amount
Ao Leuk Beach
Some seaglass seen on this beach, nothing special
Common coloursA few pieces
Koh Si Chang — Seaglass Beach
The most well known Seaglass beach on Koh Si Chang. Possibly the one who has the most seaglass in North Thailand. A lot of people are coming here everyday to collect. Difficult to access because the way from the road is broken ; stairs are quite dangerous to use, would not recommand. Can also access from Novotel Hotel if the tides are very low.
Hard to reachRare colours
Younger Sea Glass, Perfect for beginners.
Sea glass hunting here is easy and relaxing, making it a great spot for beginners and families looking to enjoy a fun day together. While you may not find large quantities of sea glass, you’ll still come across pieces here and there. Most of the finds are bottle lips (bottle rims), but they’re always exciting to discover.
Common colours
Koh Tao — Lighthouse Bay
Isolated beach, 40-minute hike to reach. Rare BLACK sea glass found here! Also turquoise, green and blue pieces. A must-visit for collectors.
Hat Phayun, Ban Chang
Quiet beach adjacent to Hat Phla. Finds vary, but it is a calm spot worth checking on the Eastern Seaboard.
Grail findA few pieces
Kalim Beach - higher side
This is the most productive sea glass spot along Kalim Beach.
Rare colours
Kalim Beach - Lower side
Common Color
Common colours
Thian Beach
Common coloursA few pieces
Samila beach
A good amount
Mai Khao Beach
Hard to reachCommon colours

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