The 13 Best Beaches in Thailand
1- Railay Beach – Krabi
Railay Beach in 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.
2- Phra Nang Beach – Krabi
Best beaches in Krabi.
Phra Nang is a short walk from Railay – or rent a kayak and go by sea. Rock climbing near-by and some fun caves to explore.
3- Karon Beach – Phuket
Karon Beach near Patong Beach in Phuket.
A great beach with lots of restaurants and nightlife – though not as wild (or seedy) as Patong.
4- Kata Beach – Phuket
Kata beach during Christmas and New Years Holidays.
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.
5- Phi Phi Don – Koh Phi Phi
View of Koh Phi Phi Beach.
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.
6- Chaweng – Koh Samui
Chaweng Beach on 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.
7- Thongtakian Beach – Koh Samui
Silver and Coral Beach on 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.