Hat Mae Hat is located at Mu 7, in Chalok Lam village, Pha-ngan district. It is 15 kilometers away from the city municipal. The beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Pha-ngan. Hat Mae Hat is the begining of the journey to Ko Tao or you can say that it is the center of the Island as Hat Mae Hat beach is where the port is located. All boats have to stop over here before heading to other islands. There are ticket booths for boat transportation including single and return tickets to go to Khao San Road. This beach is also where community, shops and public buildings are located. The turtle statue is the symbol of Ko Tao. To visit, contact rented boat service at Thong Sala with fees of approximately 50-100 baht.