Ko Sichang
A low-key island off Si Racha with quiet beaches, viewpoints and the ruins of King Chulalongkorn's Phra Chuthathut summer palace.
- Category
- Islands
- Entrance fee
- Island free; ferry from Si Racha approx 50 THB one way
- Hours
- Island open 24h; ferries roughly 07:00-19:00 (confirm locally)
- Best time
- Weekdays for a quiet, slow-paced day; Nov-Mar
- Time needed
- Full day
- Difficulty
- Easy
About Ko Sichang
Ko Sichang is the low-key island off Si Racha that most Pattaya visitors never make it to, and that's its charm. Quiet beaches, breezy viewpoints and the ruins of King Chulalongkorn's Phra Chuthathut summer palace give you a slow, uncommercial day out.
Getting there takes a bit of effort, a drive up to Si Racha and then a ferry, so it's a full-day commitment. But the reward is a laid-back island that hasn't been packaged for mass tourism.
The best way to see it is to rent a motorbike or hire a tuk-tuk to circle the island, hitting the beaches, viewpoints and the historic palace grounds. Come on a weekday in the dry season for the quietest, slowest version of the day.
Highlights
- Quiet, uncommercial island atmosphere
- Ruins of King Chulalongkorn's summer palace
- Breezy viewpoints and quiet beaches
- Easy to circle by motorbike or tuk-tuk
Tips
- Rent a motorbike or hire a tuk-tuk to circle the island
- Go on a weekday for the quietest experience
- Plan a full day given the drive plus ferry
- Cheap ferry from Si Racha's Ko Loi Pier
How to get there
About 40 km north of Pattaya. Drive/Grab to Si Racha (Ko Loi Pier) ~50-60 min, then ~45 min ferry to the island.