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Curated lists of the best hotels, restaurants, temples, beaches, and nightlife across Thailand.
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Best Hidden Beaches in Phuket
Phuket's quietest and least-crowded beaches — secret coves and secluded sands away from the crowds.
Secret Beaches in Thailand
Thailand's most beautiful under-the-radar beaches — quiet shores and hidden coves away from the crowds.
The 10 Best Beaches in Koh Samui, Ranked
Ten beaches, from Lamai, Silver Beach and Chaweng on the east coast to the quiet sunset beaches of the north and west.
The 11 Best Beaches in Krabi, Ranked
For the best beach in Krabi, Phra Nang. For sunset, Railay West. For a quiet stay, Tubkaek or Klong Muang. Eleven beaches on the Railay peninsula, the Ao Nang coast and the islands offshore.
The 12 Best Beaches in Koh Phangan, Ranked
Twelve Koh Phangan beaches and what each one is for. Salad Beach and Haad Yao for families and an easy west-coast day, Mae Haad and Haad Khom for snorkeling, Secret Beach and Zen Beach for sunset, Thong Nai Pan and Bottle Beach for swimming in a quiet bay, and Haad Rin for the Full Moon Party.
The 13 Best Beaches in Koh Lanta, Ranked
Long Beach is the best beach on Koh Lanta and the best for swimming, Khlong Dao is the one for families, and Klong Nin is the one for an evening out. For scenery and quiet, head south to Kantiang, Bamboo and Nui Bay. Thirteen west-coast beaches, with the tide, the access and the trip each one suits.
The 13 Best Beaches in Koh Tao, Ranked
Freedom Beach is the best all-round beach on Koh Tao, Sairee is the one for sunset and nightlife, and Koh Nang Yuan's sandbar is the one for the view. For turtles and reef sharks, Shark Bay. Thirteen beaches and bays, with the gate fees and the easiest way down to each.
The 13 Best Beaches in Phuket, Ranked
Thirteen beaches on Phuket itself, from Freedom Beach and Kata to Surin, Nai Harn and the empty sand at Mai Khao.
The 7 Best Beaches in Koh Lipe, Ranked
Sunrise Beach is the best beach on Koh Lipe and the best for swimming, Pattaya Beach is where the restaurants and the boats are, and Sunset Beach is the quiet one for the evening. Seven beaches, all within walking distance of each other, with what each one is like.
The 8 Best Beaches in Hua Hin, Ranked
Eight beaches, from the town beach and Khao Takiab to Sai Noi's swimming cove and the national park at Sam Roi Yot.
The 8 Best Beaches in Khao Lak, Ranked
This is mostly long, palm-backed mainland sand strung along the Khao Lak coast, quiet stretches like Bang Sak, Khuk Khak and Pak Weep doing the heavy lifting, with resort-heavy Bang Niang and Nang Thong at the busier end. The odd one out is Donald Duck Bay on Koh Similan, granite boulders and a boat trip away, and worth the effort.
The 8 Best Beaches in Pattaya, Ranked
Eight beaches, from the city beach and Jomtien to Wong Amat, Pratumnak and the clear water of Koh Larn.
The 9 Best Beaches in Koh Chang, Ranked
Most of this list hugs Koh Chang's west coast, from White Sand and Kai Bae down to Klong Prao and Lonely Beach, with a few strays from neighboring Koh Kood and Koh Mak sneaking in near the top. Bang Bao on Koh Kood takes it, and it's a quiet bay.
The 9 Best Beaches in Koh Samet, Ranked
This list splits neatly between the busy north and the quiet south, with Sai Kaew pulling the biggest crowds and the speedboat traffic to match, while Ao Wai, Ao Thian and Ao Kiu Na Nok are all small, calm coves down the bottom end. Ao Wai is the one I'd point at first, since it still feels uncrowded.
The 9 Best Beaches in Phi Phi Islands, Ranked
Almost all of these sit on Phi Phi Don, and the list leans heavily toward quiet coves rather than the party sand, with Loh Dalum and Ton Sai the two obvious exceptions. Long Beach takes the top spot, while Monkey Beach pulls the biggest crowd of all.