Phuket · South

Rawai

Rawai, on the southern tip, is where a lot of long-stayers and nomads settle: cheaper rooms, a big expat scene, seafood markets and easy boat access — though the beach itself is for launching longtails, not swimming.

Schematic · west-coast beaches, north → south my pick for first-timers

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