So you want to go where no one else has gone before in Thailand? You don’t want to experience tourists by the boat full on Koh Phangan, and you most certainly don’t want to pay the price for staying on Phuket… Who can blame you? Thailand has an assortment of amazing beaches, but some of them are just a bit too crowded for the likes of some people. So I’ll let you in on a bit of a secret, but don’t go spreading the word around, deal? Here are some of Thailand’s hidden beaches, now hush and enjoy.
1) Koh Ngai
A spec of sand just off the coast of Hat Pak Meng in the Trang province is this cute little gem of an island, Koh Ngai. Bring your snorkel gear here and explore the depths of these crystal clear blue waters. Enjoy a lonely beach and secluded lifestyle.
2) Prachuap Khiri Khan
This is a personal favorite of mine. This spot is located just a bit South of Hua Hin and over looks the Gulf of Thailand. Easily missed by all the tourists flocking to the three main Gulf islands, this place is like the Andaman of the East. With a similar backdrop to that of the Krabi province, Prachuap (for short) provides an epic landscape with less than half the amount of tourists in the way. This tame town has Ao Manao close by for your days under the sun, cute Dusky Leaf Monkeys to play with, and a cool temple upon a mountain that provides amazing vistas.
3) Khanom and Sichon
If you truly want to go off the radar, these two spots on the mainland are it. Although they are close to the extremely popular Koh Samui, they are most certainly not as busy. No hawkers, no malls, no bars, really hardly anything is here. So if you’re looking for some real seclusion, a place where you can get lost forever, this is your spot. You can walk these two beaches in a matter of hours. Now get lost…
So you want more of my secrets do you? Well, I guess I can spare mentioning a few more hidden beaches…
4) Koh Mun Nork
Koh Ma what? Koh Mun Nork.. Never heard of it? Didn’t think so. This place is so secluded, there is only one resort that caters to the whole island. With not much else to do besides pitch up on your hammock and bronze that skin, this idyllic island is appealing for those who don’t like to share and want their own little slice of heaven.
5) Hat Chang Lang
Located in the Trang province and along the Andaman Coast is this lovely stretch of beach. With only two expensive resorts on the beach, you won’t find a crowd on the sand here. There are good places for swimming and the beaches are unspoilt and clean.
While it’s hard to keep a secret in this country, there are still some hidden and lesser known spots. So be sure to high-tail it over to Thailand and check some of these spots out before everyone else gets to them first!
