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Beaches & Islands

Best Beaches & Islands in Thailand

The top-rated beaches & islands across Thailand, ranked by visitor ratings and reviews.

1
Patong Beach
4.3Patong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Phuket

Phuket's most famous beach with clear waters and vibrant atmosphere

2
Karon Beach
4.6Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Phuket

4-km. beach with calm, clear water & a wide stretch of golden sand, backed by resorts.

3
Phi Phi Islands
4.6Phi Phi Islands, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi, Thailand
Krabi

Picture perfect islands with sheer limestone cliffs, fine sand beaches & clear water coves.

4
Freedom Beach
4.4ถนนศิริราช Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand
Phuket

Low-key white-sand beach in a tranquil setting offering snorkel & umbrella rentals, plus dining.

5
Railay West Beach
4.52R7P+7RP, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Krabi

Expansive white-sand beach in lush jungle surrounds featuring soaring limestone cliffs & caves.

6
Banana Beach (Koh Hey)
4.844 1 ถนน วิเศษ Tambon Rawai, Muang Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand
Phuket

Secluded white-sand beach with kayaking & snorkeling around a coral reef, plus a pier & restaurant.

7
Tawaen Beach
4.3Unnamed Rd Amphoe Bang Lamung Chang Wat Chon Buri Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri, Thailand
Pattaya

Ko Lan Island's largest beach, reached by boat from Pattaya, with clear water and fine sand.

8
Samae Beach
4.5WQ79+4GP, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Pattaya

Bustling, sandy beach lined with open-air bars & restaurants, plus rental lounge chairs.

9
Mu Ko Similan National Park
4.7MJ4X+XH2, Tambon Lam Kaen, Amphoe Thai Mueang
Phuket

This serene national park features white-sand beaches & vibrant coral reefs popular among divers.

10
Long Beach Koh Phi Phi
4.7PQHP+PGM, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Krabi

A scenic crescent beach on Koh Phi Phi with turquoise waters, reachable by longtail boat or a 20-minute walk.

11
Tien Beach
4.5Tien Beach, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Pattaya

Popular white-sand beach offering clear turquoise water, boat & chair rentals & casual eateries.

12
Jomtien Beach
4.4Jomtien Beach, Chon Buri, Thailand
Pattaya

Tree-lined 6-km. stretch of sand offering loungers, bars, restaurants & water sports.

13
Kata Beach
4.5Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Phuket

Restaurants & resorts line this happening white-sand expanse for swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing.

14
Banana Beach
4.627RG+PHH, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Phuket

Tranquil beach hideaway in unspoiled surrounds for swimming, sunbathing & other low-key activities.

15
Pattaya Beach
4.4Pattaya Beach, Chon Buri, Thailand
Pattaya

Lounge chairs line this bustling beach with water sports like parasailing & restaurants nearby.