10 Best Thailand Beaches

10 Best Thailand Beaches

Any holiday to Thailand should include a tropical beach for certain reasons. Stretching over 3,444km of coastline, there are so many sun-drenched beaches both famous and secret for visitors to soak up sea, sun and sand. Each of them has their own characters, either best for beach entertainment, surfing, activities or simply an ideal start to journey out to the other islands. 
Here is our top picks for 10 Thailand Beaches you should see:
koh lanta                                                                                                                       Photo: Max Bottinger

Long Beach, Koh Lanta

This beach on Koh Lanta Island is literally named because it’s “long”. Known to be the widest and one of the best beach destination, it pulls backpackers from around the world to experience a great holiday by the sea. The sloping, soft, sand bottom makes swimming a delight here. Lined by resorts and restaurants, evenings are electrifying along the beach stretch. Long beach is a great place to enjoy the beauty of nature as well as party hard.


raily beach                                                                                                                         Photo: Kevin Bosc

Railay Beach, Krabi

Railey, a picturesque peninsula between Krabi and Ao Nang, is a popular beach destination known for majestic limestone cliffs, clear blue water and small islands of the horizon. Both nature lovers and adventurers find this very appealing and fascinating. Apart from visual delights at the beach front, visitors indulge in rock climbing, scuba diving, kayaking and snorkelling. The long tail boat ferrying at the beach area has symbolic significance to this amazing beach in Thailand.

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koh chang
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White Sand Beach, Koh Chang 

This beautiful stretch of soft, white, powdery sand in Koh Chang is gradually becoming a great family destination. Tourists preferring a calm, serene atmosphere along the sea side flocks here. This picturesque stretch of beach on the west side of the island is fringed with palm and coconut trees against a backdrop of gently sloping hills. While few resorts and cafes line up the beach area, the northern end has some old bamboo bungalow charm.

koh lipe                                                                                                               Photo: Zane Hickman

Hat Pramong, Ko Lipe

Also known as Sunset beach, this sandy stretch located on a small bay on Ko Lipe, faces west and offers stunning views of sunset. This peaceful beach with secluded coves, turquoise water front and scenic surrounding is a perfect beach destination. Dominated by surfers, divers and other water-sport enthusiast, this beach turns out to be a lively party destination by the evening.



patong beach
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Patong Beach, Phuket

Characterised by wide coastline, soft white sand, turquoise water, along with plenty of hotels, restaurant, bars and nightclubs, this beach is largest and most popular in Phuket. The vibrant nightlife along the beach is known for partying and celebration. Also a popular Jet Ski spot, most of the water sport equipment can be hired from local vendors in the daytime for an ultimate adventurous experience.
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Ko Nang Yuan

 Ko Nang Yuan

This unique beach draws lot of tourists, who gets amazed by the scenic surroundings, turquoise water and submerged white coral sand beach, which appears during a low tide and subsequently disappears on a high tide. Ko Nang Yuan is basically a set of three rocky outcrops, connected by two strips of white sand that serves as a beach. It’s a paradise on earth. 


hua hin beach

 Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin

Known for its spectacular sunrises, this sandy strip that fringe the Gulf of Thailand and stretches from the town centre to Khao Takiap, is popular among international travellers. A stroll along the beach is truly refreshing. Activities like pony rides, banana boat rides, keep the visiting families busy, while renting a deckchair and an umbrella and lazing around in the sun could be common among others.    
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lamai beach
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Lamai Beach, Koh Samui

This calm and quiet beach is Samui’s second largest after Chaweng, and is preferred mostly for its laid back atmosphere. Less bustling yet offers great option of dinning, shopping and spa to its tourists. Cluster of palm trees swaying with the sea winds along the sandy stretch and turquoise water makes it an exotic location for expats and travellers to just relax by the sea.



koh pha ngan

Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan

This peninsular beach on the southern tip of Ko Pha Ngan, is popular for its Full Moon Party. Flanked by the Sunset Beach to the south and the larger Sunrise Beach to the north, it offers a great holiday destination to the backpackers. Apart from party, music and food, the beach becomes lively with fire shows that forms the main tourist attraction.



Sairee Beach
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Sairee Beach, Koh Tao

This one mile stretch of sandy beach, located on Koh Tao Island’s west side, is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. With a number of nightclubs, bars and pubs, night becomes lively on this sandy stretch. Sunset views here are simply awesome and will bring out the photographer from every individual.

If beaches are not the only reason why you come to Thailand, there are many reasons why you should Thailand. Explore our tips for top things to do in Thailand for more ideas. 


 
 

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