Nai Yang Beach lies on the northwest of the island, a stone's throw from the airport. Quiet and relaxed, this beach is backed by a casaurina forest. Relatively undeveloped, Nai Yang is a great place to escape the crowds. Many Thais use this parkland for picnics and family get togethers, and the charismatic beach vendors who ply their trade in the shade of the mammoth trees are a treat.