Mai Khao Beach is everything that a Phuket beach should be. There are long, gorgeous, unspoiled stretches where it’s possible to find total seclusion, with not a single person, shop, bar or restaurants in sight.
Part of Sirinath National Park, Mai Kaho Beach is enormous, at almost 10 kilometers long, making it the longest Phuket beach. [...]

Nai Yang Beach is just south of Mai Khao Beach. The northern part of Nai Yang Beach is also part of Sirinath National Park, which means that it is totally undeveloped. Aside from a few salas here and there, the northern part of Nai Yang Beach is another decent spot that criminally few tourists seem [...]

Kamala Beach is located north of Patong Beach. Though it is a popular spot, Kamala Beach isn’t as busy as Karon Beach, Kata Beach or Patong Beach. Only about two kilometers long, Kamala Beach is a quieter alternative to the other popular Phuket beaches.
Kamala Beach is a small Muslim community that is far less rowdy [...]

Nai Harn Beach in Southern Phuket is one of the most scenic Phuket beaches. The beach has yet to succumb to the pitfalls of overdevelopment. Nai Harn Beach is located in a picturesque bay, although during high season, Nai Harn Beach isn’t recommended as a place for swimming.
During the peak season, the bay becomes full [...]

Surin Beach used to be the playground of the rich and famous, but things have changed and now the area is more accessible than ever before, although it still retains some of its high-end appeal. Surin Beach is more peaceful than other Phuket Beaches, such as Patong Beach and Karon Beach.
Surin Beach is usually a [...]

Kata Noi Beach is located just south of Kata Beach, about 10 minutes away on foot. Kata Noi Beach is about 700 meters long and, despite its size, remains a popular choice for visitors to the island.
The jungle backdrops make Kata Noi Beach a scenic place, but much of the beach is dominated by the [...]

Kata Beach, also known as Kata Yai Beach, is one of the most popular beach destinations in Phuket. Trailing behind only Patong and Karon in terms of visitor numbers, Kata Beach is about one mile of appealing beach front.
Being such a popular tourist spot, Kata Beach isn’t the secluded tropical haven it once was. Instead, [...]

Karon Beach is perhaps a victim of its own success. At about three miles long, it’s a monster of a beach and also one of the most popular destinations in all of Phuket. The white sand and clear water have been somewhat spoiled by the masses of tourists who flock to Karon Beach. While not [...]

Despite glistening reviews of Patong Beach and the surrounding area, travel companies and websites often gloss over the realities. The people who have been to Patong Beach have quite different stories.
Patong Beach has been through a lot, since 2003, when the city decided to redevelop and further commercialize the area. Many people in the local [...]