Some of the best beaches in Thailand

Thailand offers some of the best beaches in the world, but there are so many to choose from. Sources from several sites have recommended some of the top beaches listed below.  Each has its own unique style, so you're sure to find the one that fits your needs.

                                                               

                                                                 Patong Beach, Phuket

                                                             Pretty and Popular

The country's most popular and largest beach on the island of Phuket. This place is loaded with a wide coastline, soft white sand, warm water and plenty of hotels, restaurants and shopping within walking distance.  If you are looking for peace and quiet, you might want to look elsewhere because this place offers  vibrant nightlife that attracts a partying crowd and the jet skis keep the volume cranked to high during the day. 

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                                                              Riley Beach, Krabi

                                                               Quiet and Sporty

Riley Beach is only accessible by boat and has clear blue waters, small islands on the horizon and majestic cliffs surround the beach. The beach is normally not crowded except during peak season. 

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                                                       Maya Bay Beach, Koh Phi Phi

                                                                 Just gorgeous

This small stretch of sand on this beach might just have the best scenery of any in the country. Since accommodations are unavailable, you can only visit Maya Bay by boat during day trips. High volume of people visit during peak season, but the beauty makes dealing with the crowds worth it.

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                                                         Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin

                                                      Convenient and family-friendly

Located on the Gulf of Siam, this place is very popular for locals and international visitors because of the flat stretches of beach and offers variety of things to do. Since it’s not the best beach for real swimming, it’s a great place for families with small children.

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                                                                     Kata Beach, Phuket

                                            Relaxed

Kata is quiet and very relaxed beach in Southern Phuket. Kata has everything, such as palm trees, warm water and awesome scenery, but it offers no high rise hotels or shopping center. This place can be a great place to surf during low season because of intensity of waves. 

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                                                                                 Lamai Beach, Samui

                                                                                     The perfect balance

Although this place can be very busy during peak season, but you cannot avoid the pretty scenery, good swimming and other variety of things to do.  The scores of bars and restaurants turn Lamai Beach into a party scene at night. 

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                                                                                Sairee Beach, Koh Tao

                                                                                               Chilled out

If you are into scuba driving, this is a place for you. Ko Tao has more to offer than just a place to eat and sleep between dives. This place offers plenty of inexpensive accommodations and restaurants. The closest airport is in Samui, so getting there involves a ferry trip and keeps the beach relatively uncrowded.

Reference:
gothailand.about.com