22 March 2018
After spending a relaxing day at the beaches of Railay Peninsula, we went back to our hotel in Ao Nang to freshen up before heading out to enjoy the Krabi sunset from a beach. There are two beaches within walking distance from the Pakasai Resort and Spa where we were staying. Since we had seen the sunset from Ao Nang Beach the previous day, we walked about 15 minutes to Nopparat Thara Beach.
Nopparat Thara or sometimes spelled as Noppharat Thara is a long beach, just north of Ao Nang with a small stream and peninsula in between. The stretch of beach closest to Ao Nang is the most developed and it is bordered by the main coastal road with shops and restaurants.
To fully enjoy the spectacular Krabi sunset, it is good to check the exact timings of the sun set and get to the beach or a beachside restaurant 15 to 30 minutes before that.
We did not check our watches and actually missed the sight of the sun setting into the horizon by a few minutes. Nevertheless, we managed to enjoy the beautiful colours of twilight till dusk from the beach.
Nopparat Thara Beach at low tide.
Watching the colours of the sky changed from blue to pink to purple at Nopparat Thara Beach at twilight was awesome. The tide was out on this evening. I like the way the sky gets reflected by the remaining water on the beach at low tide.
Once darkness sets in, a restaurant along this beach would be a good place for dinner. There were a few to choose from. We went to the Potjawan’s Restaurant serving Thai food, Issan food and seafood as it has good reviews on the internet.
Deep fried seabass with sweet and spicy sauce at Potjawan's Restaurant in Krabi. Highly recommended dish. You pick your fresh fish on ice and specify how you want it cooked. Price goes by the weight of the fish. Typically cost about 300 to 350 THB per fish.
Green curry chicken, one of my favourite Thai dish with steamed rice. The gravy was not as thick as I expected it to be but still delicious.
Rice “crystal” noodles with shrimps.
The reviews were mostly right. Potjawan’s Restaurant did not disappoint.
Update: Potjawan Restaurant has relocated to Ao Nang Beach, where the E-san Restaurant used to be.
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