Phayam Friends  

Perched on the north half of Aow Yai Beach on Koh Phayam in the Andaman Sea, Friends is a laid-back beach bungalow resort. You’re minutes from Ao Yai Beach, Payam Pier and close to the Guan Yin Shrine. Beachfront and family-friendly, this is island life with few tourists and no cars.

The property offers 12 units: 4 sea-view bungalows, 2 garden bungalows and 6 furnished tents on elevated wooden platforms. Each has a private bathroom with a shower, mosquito‑netted windows and good-quality mattresses so you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings. Housekeeping is limited and the place runs partly on solar energy; the restaurant maintains 24-hour power.

Take in ocean views from the terrace and restaurant. Complimentary wireless internet is available on the property. Front-desk services include private check-in/out and a safe-deposit box, and there’s a free parking zone for arrivals.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and multilingual staff make short work of quick calls or trip planning; a front-desk safe-deposit box is available.

The sea-view restaurant serves Thai and Burmese specialties alongside steak, pizza, pasta and other western dishes. Continental breakfasts are offered daily for a fee. Dine under palm trees on the sand, on a wooden platform with Thai pillows, or beneath a palm-leaf roof for full island vibes.