There are lots of beautiful beaches in Thailand. But it's my favorite to 13 beaches to visit in Thailand with your friends and love ones.
1. Railay Beach – Krabi
One of my absolute favorite places in Thailand. Railay is accessible only by boat from Ao Nang or Krabi. There are no vehicles in the town so very quiet and perfect for kids. Several great beaches are within easy reach of the town. Recommended Hotels: Railay Bay Resort & Spa (moderate) • Sunrise Tropical Resort (moderate) • Railay Garden View Resort (budget)
2. Phra Nang Beach – Krabi
3. Karon Beach – Phuket
A great beach with lots of restaurants and nightlife – though not as wild (or seedy) as Patong. Recommended Hotels: Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa (luxury) • Andaman Seaview Hotel (luxury) • Moevenpick Resort & Spa (moderate) • Golden Sand Inn (budget)
4. Kata Beach – Phuket
A wonderful beach and town. Phuket can have choppy water but Kata is protected and often calm (and thus one of the most kid-friendly beaches on Phuket). Good quality restaurants are a short walk from the beach. Recommended Hotels: The Shore At Katathani (luxury) • Mom Tri’s Villa Royale (luxury)
5. Khao Lak
Khao Lak is an hour north of Phuket. A great mix of small-town charm and beautiful beaches. Recommended Hotels: The Sarojin (luxury) • Le Meridien (luxury) • Baan Krating Khao Lak Resort (moderate) • Khaolak Banana Bungalow (budget)
6. Kantiang Beach – Koh Lanta
Great beach for those wanting solitude and sand. Just a handful of hotels and restaurants – enough to have some choices but not so many as to attract the crowds. Recommended Hotels: Pimalai Resort & Spa (luxury)
7. Phi Phi Don – Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi Don is very touristy but is still close to idyllic. The island is dotted with great stretches of sand away from busy Tonsai beach. Rooms are in short supply on Phi Phi so book well in advance. Recommended Hotels: Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort and Spa (luxury) • Zeavola (luxury) • Holiday Inn Resort (luxury) • Mama Beach Residence (moderate) • PP Ingphu Viewpoint (budget)
8. Chaweng – Koh Samui
Chaweng is Koh Samui’s largest town and where you’ll find the most nightlife (and a Starbucks). The beach is great too. Recommended Hotels: Amari Palm Reef (luxury) • Centara Grand (luxury) • Baan Chaweng (moderate) • Poppies (moderate) • Ark Bar (budget)
9. Bophut – Koh Samui
Evening dining is popular on many beaches and Bophut does it as well as any beach. Some consider the sand at Bophut to be a little too coarse but it’s still one of my very favorite beaches. Recommended Hotels: Anantara Resort & Spa (luxury) • Hansar Samui Resort & Spa (luxury) • Zazen (boutique) • Peace Resort (moderate) • Smile House (moderate) • World Resort (budget)
10.Thongtakian Beach – Koh Samui
Thong Takian Beach (also Silver Beach) is a small cove between Lamai and Chaweng on Koh Samui. Secluded yet an easy taxi ride to nightlife and restaurants. Recommended Hotels: Promtsuk Buri (moderate) • Crystal Bay Beach Resort (budget)
11. Bottle Beach – Koh Phangan
Reachable only by boat and thus very quiet. A beautiful beach surrounded by mountains is perfect for those looking for some solitude. It’s very popular with long-term travelers. Recommended Hotels: Bottle Beach 1 Resort (moderate) • Smile Bungalow Bottle Beach (budget)
12. Bang Bao – Koh Chang
Koh Chang is in the far east of the country. An off the beaten track island with fantastic beaches. Recommended Hotels: Amari Emerald Cove (luxury) • Panviman Resort (luxury) • Centara Tropicana Resort (moderate) • KC Grande Resort & Spa (moderate) • Garden Resort (moderate) • Siam Beach Resort (budget)
13. Koh Samet
The nicest beaches near Bangkok. Koh Samet is a 4-hour bus and ferry trip from Bangkok. An added bonus: during the wet season Koh Samet has some of the country’s driest weather. Recommended Hotels: Paradee Resort (luxury) • Ao Prao Resort (luxury) • Samed Grand View Resort (moderate) • Jep’s Bungalows (budget)
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