Boasting rapid development over the past decades, Ao Phai beach is a scenic, compact stretch of white sand with plush resorts, waterfront restaurants and nightclubs. Craggy boulders serve as the picturesque “cape wall” between Ao Phai and Samet Island’s other beaches, while the warm ocean offers great snorkelling and diving experiences. Onshore, swaying palms create shade during afternoons. Fire shows and parties happen at night.