{"id":5028,"date":"2021-12-16T10:40:37","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T10:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.designerjourneys.com?p=5028"},"modified":"2024-08-05T07:30:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T07:30:39","slug":"beaches-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/beaches-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Beaches in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have visited Thailand, you will probably agree with the irrefutable fact that some of the world’s most beautiful beaches can be found in this Southeast Asian country. Beaches in Thailand offer everything from surreal rough limestone structures that seem to be dangerously perched on the blue water to vivid coral reefs whose residents are best observed with snorkels and fins. From palm-fringed shores, exotic Koh Phi Phi to the famous coast of Phuket, Thailand’s variety of spectacular beaches turns beach bumming into a professional sport.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is our round-up of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand that you should not miss on your next trip!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Ao Nang<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The settlement of Ao Nang is the tourism hub of the Krabi Peninsula. It is undoubtedly the most “western” and commercialised beach in the area, and it is pretty popular among European tourists. There’s a lot of activity around the main beachside road, and it’s a family-friendly (though touristy) place. Don’t miss the food carts along the main street; they provide some of the most incredible Thai street cuisine around!<\/span><\/p>\n

Phra Nang Beach is a relatively secluded beach located in the centre of Krabi and Ao Nang. You need to take a boat to get to the beach, but once there, you\u2019ll find many exciting activities such as hiring kayaks, exploring the various caverns, and taking rock climbing classes. All which you can experience on this fully-customisable <\/span>11-Day Authentic South Thailand Tour.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Koh Nang Yuan<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Koh Nang Yuan is ideal for a day excursion due to its small size. You will want to take a few pictures with its beautiful panorama that perfectly showcases the island’s splendour.<\/span><\/p>\n

It would be best if you also visited the island of Koh Tao (known as Turtle Island), one of Thailand’s <\/span>best scuba diving sites<\/span><\/a>. The island, an important breeding place for Hawksbill and Green turtles, has also become a centre for ecologically friendly diving activities, such as reintroducing hundreds of juvenile turtles into the island’s ecosystem and attempts to conserve and enhance coral reefs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thailand is humid year-round \u2013 if that doesn’t encourage you to jump into the water, what else will? You can get a grasp of the weather <\/span>from our in-depth<\/span> Thailand travel guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you find this beach familiar, you’re most likely a Leonardo DiCaprio fan; after all, Maya Bay is where the well-known movie “The Beach” was filmed. Koh Phi Phi is among the top destinations visited during this <\/span>4-Day Bangkok and Iconic Beaches Tour<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Phra Nang Beach<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Phra Nang is an excellent place to relax. The two tiny islands listed above are only offshore, and you may walk there at low tide along a sand bar as it’s a great place to snorkel. Longtail boats equipped as floating kitchens float along the beach around lunchtime, serving a wide variety of local and foreign meals as well as fresh beverages to hungry beachgoers. You can discover Phra Nang beach on this customisable <\/span>11-Day Bangkok and Iconic Beaches Tour<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Chaweng beach<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Chaweng Beach has excellent swimming, various water activities, and food and lodging alternatives, which you will try on this <\/span>11-Day Authentic South Thailand Tour.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During the high season on Koh Samui, there is a joyful vacation vibe, with numerous sunbathers relaxing on the sand. It’s not the quietest or most serene of Samui’s beaches, but everything you’d want, such as cold beverages, snacks, and massages, is within arms reach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chaweng Beach is a great place to relax and work on your tan, but there is also a wide selection of activities for the more energetic travellers. You can hire jet skis, catamarans, and kayaks just by walking along the beach, and you can even engage in some banana boat madness.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Railay Beach<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Outstanding white sand beaches, tall limestone cliffs, vistas, coves, and a lagoon nestled inside the ridges, formed and maintained by the shifting tides, may all be found on a single tiny peninsula. Everything is within close proximity!<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no traffic in Railay, only trails for pedestrians. There are no buses or vehicles, only longtail boats. Even though the beautiful Phra Nang Peninsular is connected to the mainland, in reality, the area is blocked off from the rest of Krabi by limestone headlands and steep jungle slopes; the only way to arrive there is by boat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

West Railay Beach is the epitome of a tropical paradise. It is best for leisurely days and relaxation. Visitors may spend the day at the beach, eating street cuisine and enjoying local fruit shakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Haad rin<\/span><\/h2>\n

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8. Ko Tarutao<\/span><\/h2>\n

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9. Koh Tachai Island<\/span><\/h2>\n

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