Beach
Beaches, cities and heritage sites: what to see, what to eat and where to stay — and the flights to get there.
BeachKrabi, ThailandAo Nang BeachKrabi's main beach town, with hotels, restaurants, sunsets behind limestone islands, and the boats for Railay and island tours.
BeachPhuket, ThailandBang Tao BeachAn 8-km beach on the north-west coast, home to the Laguna resorts, beach clubs and quieter stretches of sand.
BeachPhuket, ThailandFreedom BeachA small, white-sand beach hidden between wooded headlands south of Patong, reached mainly by longtail boat.
BeachHua Hin, ThailandHua Hin BeachAbout 5 km of soft sand from the town centre to Khao Takiab, good for long walks, horse rides on the shore and kite-surfing.
BeachPattaya, ThailandJomtien BeachA long, calmer beach south of Pratumnak Hill, popular with families, kite-surfers and for seafood at sunset.
BeachPhuket, ThailandKaron BeachOne of the longest beaches on Phuket, with fine "singing" sand, a wide bay and a relaxed resort strip behind it.
BeachPhuket, ThailandKata BeachA golden sand bay with good swimming in the dry season, surfing in the monsoon and plenty of restaurants close by.
BeachPhuket, ThailandNai Harn BeachA scenic bay at the south of the island, framed by green hills, with a lake behind it and a laid-back feel.
BeachPattaya, ThailandPattaya BeachThe city's central crescent beach and promenade along Beach Road, lined with hotels, restaurants and boats heading to the islands.