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The Best Sunset Spot in Ao Nang, Krabi

Ao Nang and Noppharat beach are perfectly situated to enjoy the amazing sunsets over the Andaman Sea. We have found what we think is the BEST sunset bar in Ao Nang.  We tested many bars for sunset drinks in Ao Nang, and have found the perfect place to have a drink whilst watching the sun set in Krabi!

Thailand is legendary for its sunsets and the popular resort town of Ao Nang is perfectly situated to enjoy the very best sunset shows the Andaman Sea can deliver.

With two beaches Ao Nang and Hat Noppharat Thara that face directly into the setting sun and with countless bars and restaurants lining the sea front, you’re spoilt for choice for sundowner drinks.

However we feel there is one clear winner in the sunset sweepstakes!

The Frog Beach Bar - Location

Colourful flags flutter above guests seated on plastic stools and wooden tables at the Frog Beach Bar, Ao Nang.

Ignore the lacklustre Google listing for this place, this no nonsense beach bar serves up beer and cocktails with a prime view over Noppharat beach and its extraordinary sunsets. There are posher options surrounding the bar, but nothing really beats sitting on a plastic chair, sipping a mojito that is 90% alcohol whilst watching the sun burn down to the horizon.

It's not luxurious, the tables are made from driftwood and the seats plastic, but it is set right on the beach wall, and has an unpretentious laid back feel. Exactly what we want as backpackers. Some of the more well-heeled bars also have great views, but tend to be more expensive.

The prices at the bar are not super cheap, but not bad considering the location and perfect fiery sunset show:

  • A small beer costs 90 baht.

  • Cocktails start from 180 baht. 

  • Soft drinks cost 50 baht 

There's something magical about watching the sun set, and there's something even more magical about watching it set in Thailand.

An orange sky across a beach in Ao Nang with shadows of people walk on the beach. A bright orange sun dips behind the limestone cliffs in the background. Photo taken from the Frog Beach Bar in Ao Nang, Krabi.

The Frog Beach Bar provides the perfect sunset experience. Plastic stools, cold beer and front row seats to watch the sky catch fire. The view from the bar changes with the fading light. As the last of the day's sunlight traces down the limestone cliffs surrounding the beach, before the fading glow sinks below the horizon, leaving behind the bobbing silhouettes of longtail boats in the bay. As we said… magical!  

A longtail is silhouetted against a fiery sunset across a beach in Ao Nang. Photo taken from the Frog Beach Bar.

Little tip - just when you think that the sunset is over, wait just a little more. After the sun has gone down fully below the horizon and fallen under the curve of the Earth, you’ll have one final display as the sun illuminates the underside of the clouds. 

A purple and pink sky is displayed after a sunset across a beach in Ao Nang. Photo taken from the Frog Beach Bar.

Thanks for reading,


John & Ellie x

#adventuresofjellie

Two glasses of Mojito cocktails are illuminated from behind by the setting sun in the Frog Beach Bar of Ao Nang.

Chok Dee Thailand!

Accommodation in Ao Nang - Where to Stay?

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If your looking for somewhere to stay in Ao Nang we can highly recommend Ao Nang Colors Hotel. We treated ourselves over Christmas and it was great! Ao Nang has countless other hotels, hostels and resorts to chose from check out the map below for where to stay:

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