Thailand is a country of amazing culture. Ancient ruins, magnificent palaces, tropical nature and eventful history will not leave anyone indifferent. The mentality of locals only adds special charm to the country. Thais value the ability to enjoy life most of all. In recent decades, Thailand has become a favorite destination for Russian tourists due to its warm climate, transparent sea and numerous beaches with white sand. Find a perfect place for your vacation using our rating of the best beaches in Thailand.
Phra Nang is one of the most beautiful beaches in the province of Krabi, which is located in a bay on Railay Peninsula in a place surrounded by rocks. Around the peninsula picturesque rock-islands,covered with lush tropical vegetation, are sticking out from the sea. A ridge of high rocks separates Railay from the main part of land. You can get to the peninsula only by sea.
The beach got its name thanks to the beautiful white sand, which is replaced by shingle and rocks only at its southern top end. The oldest on Koh Chang island, the three-kilometer White Sand beach still remembers the times, when there were few tourists, and instead of luxury hotels, there were only plain bungalow-houses, rented by local Thais for the weekend.
Lamai is a second most popular beach after Chaweng. It's impossible to describe Lamai in two words, because it differs from the rest of the island's beaches in its diversity. The rhythm of life on the beach depends on the specific area, so when choosing a holiday destination should take into account this feature. But every beach area will provide its guests with good service, clean beach and great holiday.
Railay Beach - one of the most popular resort areas in Thailand, related to the province of Krabi. It consists of several white sand beaches concentrated on the Railay Peninsula, which are practically isolated from the mainland by limestone cliffs and impenetrable jungle. Railay Beach is accessible only by sea.
Patong is a big public beach surrounded by green hills, located in a bay on Western coast of Phuket. The resort, which is located on the beach, is considered the center of entertainment in Phuket. Along the 4 km coastline, there is a lively autobahn that provides easy access to the beach. Fans of active entertainment on water and on land, noisy parties, dancing and adventures rush to Patong. It is better to go to another beach for those who prefer silence, broken only by the surf and the singing of birds, as well as families with children.
Bright and relaxed atmosphere of Sairee Beach favors a carefree holiday. It is the largest and most crowded beach on Ko Tao Island with a strong tourism industry. It has everything from hotels and restaurants to dive shops and nightclubs. Stunning coral gardens and truly sensational sunsets – nature's contribution to the generous Sairee Beach travel offer package.
Long Beach, or Pra Ae, is the longest beach on the island, located near Klong Dao Beach and a big picturesque park with shady alleys, a pong, lawns, gazebos and playgrounds. Casuarina groves are located very close to the beach, with palms and other trees rarely mixed in. Two narrow rivers flow from both north and south sides of the beach.
Hat Pramong is a half-kilometer bay on the western coast of Ko Lipe, facing the Butang archipelago. Its clean and quiet waters wash over one of the most peaceful and original resort places in Thailand – Sunset Beach.
The beach with the original name is located in Northern part of Phangan. It was declared as the best beach of Thailand according to Conde Naste Traveller. It should be noted the convenience of Bottle Beach location, because it's only 2.5km to Had Khom.
Maya Bay beach is located in a bay, protected from the sea by cliffs. The bay connects to the open ocean with a very narrow passage, so the atmosphere of a lost paradise reigns on Maya Bay. It was on this beach that they shot one of the scenes of the "The Beach" movie.
Ao Nang is the main beach of Krabi province on the coast of the Andaman sea. The wide sandy beach, offering fantastic views of the sea and the islands, is surrounded by high limestone cliffs covered with lush tropical vegetation. Ao Nang has a marina where boats are going to all Islands of Krabi province.
Haad Rin is the best beach in the thai Phangan island. It is here that the enchanting party Full Moon takes place and flock the party audience from all over the world. The rest of the time there is not crowded and quiet on the beach, so it is beloved by fans of serene holiday.
Karon is a 3km long and 70m wide public beach located on the territory of the same name resort on the Western coast of Phuket. Along the coast stretch picturesque green lawns with lush tropical vegetation.
Kata Beach is located in a small bay between green cliffs on the South-West coast of Phuket island. There is a bus running from the airport to Kata. Also there are bus routs connecting Kata with Phuket Town and Karon.
Ko-Similan, island No. 8, is the largest and most popular island of the archipelago, it has beaches with soft white sand, and the rich underwater world allows divers to look at the almost untouched coral reef.