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more than 2,500 km, facing both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf
of Thailand, the kingdom offers not only some of the world’s
finest beaches and most exotic tropical islands; but also
an amazing variety of settings and scenes. From coral reefs
to rugged limestone outcrops rising sheer from the sea, from
tranquil island hideaways to fun party beaches, you will find
your kind of place in the sun.
On top of the water, you can windsurf,
take the helm of a yacht, go game fishing, or water skiing,
jet skiing, sea canoeing and more, above water you can parasail,
bungee jump or go rock climbing; below water there is scuba
diving and snorkeling in gin-clear waters teeming with marine
life.
The choice is all yours; take the plunge
and test your skills in a variety of adventure sports, or
just laze in the sun like there was no tomorrow.
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Hin |
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Hua
Hin Beach
Hua Hin beach is full of large smooth stones at its ends and
as a result it was named "Hua Hin" meaning the stone
head. The seaside resort attracts lots of Thai and foreign tourists
who seek a nice beach holiday close to Bangkok.
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Suan
Son Pradiphat Beach
It derives its name from the casuarina pine trees, or son in
Thai, which line the beach. It is a scenic place for rest and
recuperation with accommodations run by the Army Welfare Office.
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Khao
Tao Beach
This pine-fringed beach is clean and more secluded. Its main
feature is a large Buddha image facing the sea. More
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Laem
Sala Beach
This long-stretching beach are lined with guest houses, restaurants
and a camp site. Walking up the beachside mountain for a while,
visitors will arrive at a famous cave called 'Tham Phraya Nakhon'.
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Sam
Phraya Beach
It is a tranquil sandy beach lined with pine trees. The southern
end of the beach, which is a mudflat, is a good place for birdwatching.
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Ao
Manao
This lovely curved bay is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce,
Base 53. The beach here is nice for swimming. More
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Hat
Wanakorn National Park
The park offers a 7-km long sandy beach lined with pine trees.
A few dive sites can be found around the small islets offshore
with some coral reefs.
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Ban
Krud Beach
This is a beautiful wide beach hidden away in a tranquil area
of Bang Saphan county. It is also a good place to experience
the way of life of the fishing community. More
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Ao
Bo Thonglang
This lovely white beach with sandbanks and islets is suitable
for swimming. More
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Noppharat
Thara Beach
It is a 3-km long scenic beach lined with casuarina trees and
coconut groves. During the low-tide periods, the beach will
entirely emerge from water so that one can even walk to the
offshore islets. More
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Phranang
Bay (or Ao Nang)
This is a large bay with several scenic beaches and 83 islands
of various sizes and shapes with unspoilt natural beauty both
on land and in the surrounding waters and easy accessibility.
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Tham
Phra Nang Beach
This beach is said to be the most beautiful beach in the area,
while West Rai Le is quieter and more peaceful. More
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Miracle
Beach
This miracle beach is a beach that appears temporarily about
five days around the full moon day period, from December to
May. This miracle white beach will appear linking the two islands
together. More
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| Pattaya |
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Pattaya
Beach
Pattaya beach and its parallel beach road is about 3 kilometres
long. Apart from swimming and sunbathing, the beach also offers
excellent facilities for watersports enthusiasts of all kinds.
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Jomtien
Beach
Only 3 km. down Pattaya Beach, Jomtien is highly recommended
to those who seek a quieter resort, where the golden sand, bright
sun and blue clear sea are always pleased to welcome all vacationers.
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Bang
Saen
Lined with sling chairs and colourful umbrellas and lots of
food shops across the road from the beach, Bang Saen is highly
popular among local tourists who come to relax and picnic. More
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Hin
Klom Beach (the Round Stone Beach)
It is an attractive spot on Ko Si Chang, covered by innumerable
pebbles resulting from long years of exposure to the strong
waves. More
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| Phang-nga |
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Bang
Sak Beach
Bang Sak Beach is situated in Bang Muang Subcounty off Phetkasem
Highway at Km.75. More
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Khao
Lak Beach
The beach is naturally decorated with granite boulders with
an offshore coral reef suitable for snorkeling. Here is a nice
viewpoint for an impressive panorama of the Andaman Sea. More
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Thai
Muang Beach
Located in Thai Muang Subcounty, it is a 13-kilometre clean
sandy beach parallel to the highway. More
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Thanun
Beach
This beach is located at Pak Phra channel separating Phang-nga
from Phuket Island. Sea turtles come to lay eggs on this quiet
beach yearly from November to February. More
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Pa
Sai Beach
It is a clean white sandy beach with shady trees, is good for
swimming. Several islands of Krabi can be seen from the beach.
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Tha
Khao Beach
It is a rocky beach covered with colourful rocks and gravels.
Just a little distance offshore is Ko Nok, a tiny island that
can be reached on foot at low tide. More
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Tikut
Bay
There is a white sandy beach and a rocky cape from which a beautiful
panorama can be seen. More
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Khlong
Son Bay
It is a white sandy beach with shady pine trees, colourful rocks
and lovely coral reefs. More
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Lo
Pa Raet
It is a long shady beach with a coconut plantation behind. Swimming
can be done at any time here. More
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Bang
Thao Bay
This 8 km. sandy beach with an 18-hole golf course is suitable
for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. The beach is lined
with several upmarket resorts, most of which are part of an
integrated resort system. More
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Chalong
Bay
It is the main gateway to the south coast of the island and
main pier for travelling to all the islets off the east coast
of Phuket with a fine view of the coconut palm groves and delicious
seafood in restaurants on the shore.
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Kamala
Beach
Kamala Beach is the only major beach in Phuket that does not
have extensive hotel development and thus is still much peaceful.
The beach highlights "Phuket FantaSea", the cultural
theme park offering a dinner buffet with an extravagant show.
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Karon
Beach
The long white beach of Karon stretches magnificently with pines
and palms standing tall over the rolling sand-dunes providing
a unique scene. It is flourishing side by side with Kata Beach,
but is more placid. More
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Kata
Beach
Kata Beach is a thriving resort, suitable for holiday makers
who look for tranquil surroundings with a bright sun, white
sand, a calm clear sea and a colourful underwater world. More
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Kata
View Point
To enjoy a panoramic view of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches,
there is a vantage point on the beach route between Nai Han
and Kata Noi beaches.
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Laem
Ka Beach
It is an excellent swimming area frequently visited by local
people. From this quiet beach, boats can be hired to visit nearby
islets. More
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Laem
Sing Cape
It is a small white beach with a scenic rocky cape on the left.
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Mai
Khao Beach (Airport Beach)
This is the longest beach of Phuket, extending 9 km. from the
northern end of the island to Nai Yang Beach on the west coast.
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Naihan
Beach
It is a place for those who love peace and quiet. Its most picturesque
landscape can be seen on the way from the north of Phromthep
Cape down to the beach. More
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Naithon
Beach
This pristine beach backed by casuarina trees has a large open
cove which serves as an excellent shelter from the wind and
is suitable for swimming.
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Naiyang
Beach
Blessed with shady pine trees and offshore coral reefs, this
is an ideal place for swimming and snorkelling. More
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Patong
Beach
Patong is the foremost beach resort of Phuket due to its natural
beauty -- the white sandy beach, plentiful sunshine, clear turquoise
sea, fantastic underwater life and soft breezes -- and the availability
of a wide range of man-made facilities. More
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Phromthep
Cape (Laem Phra Chao or God's Cape)
Phromthep is a very special place at the southernmost tip of
the island. It is a cliff where you can view the breathtaking
panorama of its nice surroundings and the striking sunset. More
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Rawai
Beach
It is a good beach area where sea-people reside and where several
restaurants provide different styles of delicious foods, especially
seafood. More
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Surin
Beach
This beach is a good place to see the golden sunset of Phuket.
But one should not have a swim here because the beach has a
steep slope which causes strong tides and waves. More
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Phang-nga
Bay
Because of its fascinating seascape and its short distance from
Phuket, Phang-nga Bay is usually visited by tourists of Phuket.
The bay is attractive for its numerous weird limestone outcrops
and cliffed islets rising from the sea.
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Chaweng
Beach
This 7-km beach is the longest and the most popular and developed
beach on the east coast of Ko Samui. The clean white sand and
sparkling water make the place charming. More
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Lamai
Beach
This second most popular beach on the island 4-km beach offers
various attractions like health and meditation centres, a cultural
hall, a market and dive shops. More
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Na
Thon Bay
This is the island's major settlement on the west coast, where
express and night ferries from the piers in Surat Thani arrive
and is a shopping centre of the island. More
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Taling
Ngam Beach
This quiet beach is the most beautiful one on the western coast
of Ko Samui. It is also a good spot to view the sunset. More
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Phang
Ka Bay
The place offers the most beautiful view of sunset on the island,
especially in the evening of a summer day when the sky is perfectly
clear. More details |
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Thong
Krud Bay
This bay is not far away from Ko Taen, a good fishing ground
of Samui. Though not suitable for swimming, the beach has boat
services for Ko Taen.
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Choeng
Mon Beach
This lovely, clean and quiet beach is suitable for those who
need a real relaxation. More
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Bang
Rak Beach (Big Buddha Beach)
The beach has derived its name from the 12-metre high golden
Buddha, which is the spectacular landmark of the island. It
is also a quiet beach with a number of bungalows. More
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Bo
Phut Beach
This beach retains its peacefulness due to the existence of
a fishing village and a pier nearby. The waters around here
are good for water sports such as water skiing and sailing.
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Mae
Nam Beach
This 5-km white beach is one of the most popular spots for holiday-makers.
Apart from numerous bungalows and restaurants, there are also
dive shops and other water sports facilities on the beach. More
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Bang
Po Beach
The calm sea and coral reefs in this area make it suitable for
snorkeling.
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