Ao Manao is beautiful curved bay with white sand and crystal-clear waters. The bay was once a battlefield between the Thai and Japanese armies during the Second World War and now it is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce. Part of the beach is lined with souvenir stalls. The remainder, and the greater part, is tranquil and largely untouched by commercialism. Tourists can relax and swim at the beach. Moreover, there are restaurants, a club, and various forms of accommodation provided such as town houses, condominium, etc.