Beaches in Upper Andaman Thailand
The Upper Andaman coast is home to Thailand's most famous island - Phuket. There are other beaches and places on the Upper Andaman - less costly, less crowded, and as enchanting.
Much depends upon what you want from your beach and surrounding amenities.
The Upper Andaman is a popular place for Thais and foreign visitors alike, attracted by the superb beaches and stunning landscape of the towering limestone outcrops - on land and out to sea.
The sea is invariably clear - and clean - and depending upon time of day, it will be turquoise or azure in colour.
There are countless islands and mainland beaches worth a visit, and even on Phuket, it is still possible to spend time on a relatively deserted beach.
Expect to pay premium rates for hotels on Phuket and also some of the mainland hotels, but this is normally a reflection of the upmarket provision as the hotel providers fight for market share.
Eating out - where else - is considered expensive to the rest of Thailand - including Bangkok, but the range of foods available in the beachside restaurants is superb - especially if you are a seafood fanatic.
Three of Phuket's famous beaches - Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon can be seen in this stunning view. One of many islands of the Upper Andaman coast can be seen to the left - being Koh Puh.
Beaches in Phuket Island Province
- Nai Harn Beach
- Karon Beach
- Patong Beach
- Kata Yai Beach
- Kata Noi Beach
- Surin Beach
- Bang Thao Beach
- Nai Yang Beach
- Nai Thon Beach
- Mai Khao Beach
- Rawai Beach
- Kamala Beach
- Kalim Beach
- Pensea Beach
- Yanui Beach
- Friendship Beach
- Freedom Beach
- Nakalay Beach
- Layan Beach
- Tritang Beach
- Saikaew Beach
- Paradise Beach
Beaches in Phang Nga Province
- Bang Sak Beach
- Laem Pakarang Beach
- Kuk Kak Beach
- Bang Niang Beach
- Khao Lak Beach
- Thai Muang Beach
- Bordan Beach
- Tha Nun Beach
- Khao Pilai Beach
- Ao Mae Yai Beach
- Ao Mai Ngam Beach
- Nang Thong Beach
Beaches in Ranong Province
- Pra Phat Beach
- Laem Son Beach
- Bang Ben Beach