As a result of its stunning environs, this
beach is one of the favorites among Thais, and construction
has recently begun on a new royal residence. Although some
of the surrounding beaches have given way to development,
Hat Noppharat Thara remains protected by its status as a
part of the Hat Noppharat Thara National Marine Park. As
a result, facilities at Hat Noppharat Thara are very limited,
but there is a visitor center with restrooms, and maps of
the area.
Transportation from Krabi to Hat Noppharat
Thara is readily available in many forms. Songthaews are
available every fifteen minutes from Maharat Road, Soi 6.
This service usually stops around 6:00 PM in the high season,
and 4:00 PM in the low season. In addition, boats are available
from the tourist pier in Krabi for a fee of 20 baht, and
during the high season from Hat Pranang, for a fee of 10
baht.
