Maenam beach is a five-kilometer long strip of golden sand running along the north of the island. Some of the first ever bungalows were built on this beach and in the very early days it looked and in the very early days it looked like it might become the focal point for future development. It was originally one of the larger settlements, located close to the port of Nathon with as good a beach as any on the island. For one reason or the other Chaweng and Lamai raced ahead in the development races of the nineties and Maenam Beach remained much the same as it always had (except for the exclusive Santiburi Resort). It is a quiet resort that attracts mainly families and couples and there are no noisy bars or clubs. The old village was originally founded by Hainanese immigrants and still has a very strong Chinese influence. There is a Chinese temple just along from the jetty and some of the wooden shop-houses are at least 75-years-old. The town is smaller and not as interesting as Bophut Village. But it does have a compatible charm and all the accommodation runs directly onto the beach, which is far superior.

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