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Bangthao Beach
Bangthao
is a large open bay with one of Phuket's longest beaches.
It was once used for tin mining, but has since been
developed into a luxury resort. Most of it is occupied by
the Laguna complex, a massive five-hotel development with
golf course. There are, however, accommodations available
outside Laguna at the bay's south end. Dry season swimming
is excellent, and at the bay's north end is a smaller bay,
almost completely enclosed, at the mouth of which is some
fine coral. Plenty of places to eat, tour companies, and
other tourist facilities available either at Laguna or in
the nearby town of Choeng Thale.
The beach is located off Sri Sunthon Rd., in Choeng Thale.
As for access to Laguna; the south end of the bay may be
approached by taking the road north from Surin Beach. To
get to the far north end from Sri Sunthon Rd., take the
road leading to Laguna, but do not enter, continue on to
the town of Bandon where there is an intersection of
asphalted roads, and take the one leading west toward the
sea. This road leads also to Nai Thon Bay and makes a very
pleasant drive. Along the way are some small bays with
good swimming and no development.
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Kalim Beach
This beach is really a continuation north of Patong's
strand, from which it is separated by some rocks. It is
not yet developed and thus affords some privacy. At the
back of the beach are accommodations. The waters contain
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Kamala
Beach
 Kamala is a Muslim fishing village north of Patong.
Tourist development on the beach much of which is covered
by a Muslim graveyard and a police outpost has been slow
in coming. Buffalo herds still come down to the beach to
cool off in the afternoon. The beach is beautiful and
about 2 kms. in length. There are accommodations ranging
from guesthouse to international class, and a number of
small Thai restaurants specializing in seafood for the
tourist. Kamala is the perfect place to get away from it
all and has little to offer in the way of entertainment
for that go across the mountains to Patong. Regular bus
service to and from Phuket Town during daytime; tuk-tuk
service available to Patong, 5 kms. away on the new road.
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Karon Beach
 The second largest of Phuket's principal tourist beaches.
Large resort complexes line the road back of the beach,
but the strand itself, long and broad, has no development.
The sand is very white, and squeaks audibly when walked
on. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching
toward Kata and Poo Island. Restaurants, bars, tour
companies and other non-hotel businesses are at the north
end, near the traffic circle, and at the south, on the
little road connecting the back road with the beach road.
The narrow road between Kata and Karon has a number of
small businesses as well as the Dino Park Mini Golf
facility. Karon is the most up-scale of Phuket's beaches.
Regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket Town.
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Kata Beach
The smallest of Phuket's
three main tourist beaches, Kata is different in
appearance and style from Karon or Patong. The beach
itself is broad and curving, and structures bordering it
are low–rise. The waters are perfect for swimming, and at
the north end is a coral reef with many varied corals and
fishes which stretches out toward Poo Island., about 1/2
km off shore. Facilities for every price range include
hotels, bungalows, tour companies, restaurants, bars and
clubs. There is regular bus service to and from Phuket
town during daytime.
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Kata Noi Beach
South of Kata is Kata Noi, a smaller beach with only a few
hotels and little other development. The beach is superb.
Many fish inhabit the rocks and corals along the beachless
shoreline stretching south. To get there take the narrow
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Mai
Khao Beach
Many kilometers of deserted beach characterize Mai Khao
where there is little
 tourist
business. The water is fine for swimming during the dry
season; the rainy season brings big waves and strong
currents that are dangerous. This lonely beach is another
area where sea turtles come to lay eggs. It is also home
to what the Thais call a sea cicada, which is a form of
marine life. To get there go to the northern tip of
Phuket; the beach lies along the road's length.
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Nai Thon Beach
This quiet bay nestled at the foot of high hills has a
fine strip of the sand. There are some accommodations but
virtually no other business. Located between Bang Thao Bay
and Nai Yang Beach, Nai Thon Beach can be reachd by taking
Thep Krasatri Rd. Turn at the first traffic light north of
Thalang Town to Nai Yang Rd. Look for signs indicating the
turn-off to Nai Ton.
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Nai Yang Beach
This is where the National Park office is located. The
beach itself is on a long curving bay lined with
evergreens that provide shade to picnicker. The large
coral reef is home to many different species of fish, and
Nai Yang is well known as a site where sea turtles come to
lay their eggs during the period from November to
February; the population of these has however, dropped off
greatly. First class accommodations are available and
small food vendors cater to the many day trippers. To get
there take the Nai Yang Rd., and look for signs indicating
the park entrance.
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Patong Beach
 This is Phuket's central tourist and night time
entertainment district. Over the years, Patong has turned
from a fishing village into one of the island's two
cities. The famous bay and 4 km. beach is know as a centre
of entertainment with restaurants catering to every
nationality. Live music can be found in most pubs and
bars. Accommodations range from budget to five-star.
Shopping opportunities appear to be endless. In addition,
there are many tour companies waiting to help visitors
plan their vacations. Some of the options available are
listed below.
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Sai Kaew Beach
This strip of sand is just the north portion of Mai Khao
Beach and has much the same character. Located west of the
bridges spanning the channel between Phuket and Phang Nga
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Sing Cape
The name means Lion's Point in English. The beach is in a
small, curving bay with rocky headlands at the foot of
forest-fringed cliffs and is among Phuket's most beautiful
spots. Located about 1 km. south of the entrance to Surin
Beach. Look for signs indicating the path down to the
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Surin Beach
Evergreen trees rim this small, curving bay beneath the
foothills north of Kamala. Surin is home to Phuket's first
golf coures, a nine-hole course laid out more than sixty
years ago during the reign of King Rama VII. It is now
largely in disuse except as a park. The steep incline of
the beach, turbulent water, and big waves make Surin a
dangerous place to swim during the rainy season. Located
at the end of Sri Sunthon Rd., the road running west from
the Two Heroines Monument, 24 kms. from Phuket Town.
Accommodations and restaurants are nearby.
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Nai
Harn Beach
A popular swimming beach and yacht anchorage during the
dry season. The beach is fine, but big waves strike it
during the wet season, making swimming dangerous. Regular
bus service to and from Phuket town during daytime. Nai
Han is just north of Phrom Thep Cape.
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Rawai Beach
Site of the Chao Ley or Sea Gipsy village, many
restaurants and bungalows, shell handicraft shops, and
both fishing and charter boats to the nearby islands. The
beach itself is suitable for swimming. Rawai is 7 kms.
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Keaw Island
A fine beach, natural surroundings, and coral are on this
little island 3 kms. from Rawai, south of Phrom Thep.
There is also a giant Buddha Statue. The island is 15
minutes by chartered boat from Rawai. |
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Chalong Bay
Chalong Bay, 11 kms. from Phuket town has a beach
with several restaurants selling some of Phuket's best
seafood. |
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