Destin-Nation Thailand: Best Beaches in the World?
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A A AIt isn't easy picking Thailand's special beaches. First, its been done before. Second, the whole damn coast is a best beaches highlight reel. So here's at least some cream of a bumper crop, to be squabbled and huzzahed over.
Bangkok's Suvarnbhumi International Airport is a major Asian hub and budget carriers like AirAsia have made travel to Thailand from cities in the region, notably Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and as far afield as England significantly easier in recent years.
Tourism is also a big business in Thailand, which means that there are always plenty of transport options. Of course this also means that it takes some strategizing to avoid crowds. The extra effort involved in getting to some of the Kingdom's more out of the way coves does pay dividends: Savvy travelers can find themselves suddenly alone in a tropical dreamscape.
With special thanks to travel expert Jodi Ettenberg for her guidance, we present a few pieces of paradise.
Railay
Where to stay: Visitors can stay in Krabi and head out to Railay for a day at the beaches and rock climbing, or choose from an excellent assortment of resorts including the Railay Village Resort, the Sand Sea Resort and the recently renovated Railay Bay Resort (from $120, 100 and $90 respectively).
Getting There: Regular long tail boat service from Ao Nang and Krabi makes this area quite accessible for those who don't mind a brisk motorboat ride.
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it is so popular and phenomenal beach and we can relax there.
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Yeah, this is a poor article. Maya beach is a boat ride from Koh Phi Phi with no accommodation, looks the same today, and is a difficult beach to navigate out into the water as your toes will be hitting rocks all the time. Beautiful but you can only visit for an hour or two.
$180-$250 for accommodation? $20 was the most I ever paid for accommodation in this area.
You must be crazy to spend that kind of dough.
None of my members of (www.canadianfreeflyers.com) would pay that!
Exception: Ao Phang Nga Marine Park
June 07 2011 at 12:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWOW, just wow!
The writer knows nothing about the Thai Andaman. Honestly, nothing. This is not an 'expert' view on the Thai Andaman. It is a quick jumble of thoughts crappy photos by a first time tourist.
She has simply selected the most popular places, added some really awful photos and got this sweet spot on HP. How did that happen?
All of these picks bare none, I would not pay to step foot on - and haven't. That is correct, other than Lanta and Hadd Rinn, I have not visited any of these spots. Why? Because heavy duty tourism had ruined them decades ago. That is to say, the ones that were not below standard already.
Ko Lanta along with Pha Ngan's Hadd Rinn must be two of the worst choices one could ever make. Noise, scams, overpriced bungalows (US70 are you joking!), fuel in the water, tourists EVERYWHERE, bad (expensive) food, theft, jet ski's...
I have lived in Asia 17 years, Thailand has been home or at least base for much of this time. I have been camping the Thai Andaman for years and hold the longest stay of any foreigner on island two islands and one of two handfuls of annual long-stay campers on a third/forth. Next year I may very well have the longest cumulative stay on Ko Tarutao as well. I spent two and one half months camping on islands in the Thai Andaman last year alone - and the season was cut short by rain and a trip to Nepal.
I can say with this understanding of the region - not one of these recommendations would be mine.
Hope no one paid you for this.
J.Thomas
well - then where would you recommend???? Would love to hear an insider's view
April 27 2012 at 12:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGoing to Thailand's beaches are fantastic. Be aware though that elections are upcoming and it is hard to tell what is going to happen in Thailand during these elections. I have lived here for over 10 years and I can tell you that the Thai people are pretty laid back and peaceful. I would just avoid areas where there is any demonstrations happening though.
Also I would come prepared with everything you need so you can have a great time. I suggest when you step off the plane to have a little Thai money, an international sim card for cheap calls a good phrasebook and some maps.
You can get them all sent to you before you leave home and have them with you when you arrive. Go to http://retirecheap.asia/thailand-tourist.htm
its a nice beach and i ts only a place when we relax.
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For guzismon!
Don't lead on like all people in the Phillies speak english. NOT TRUE. They don't understand you any better than you do them. Most don't go to school past the sixth grade! Most of what they say in english is!"Okee Mun!" You have to do a lot of PANTOMINE to get your request over to them, that is if you aren't in a hotel or resort that is ran by american's. Usually it saves time to just walk off. If it has anything concerning MONEY they try to speak better english They also like to play games with you on their language!
BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT! NOT AGAIN!
You must have not traveled any futher than the beach areas.
Been there many times,great beaches !!!
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June 05 2011 at 12:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNext stop.... Phuket!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 05 2011 at 12:31 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThese are the most breath-taking beaches I have ever seen!
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