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Four
of the Top Ten beaches in Asia are in Thailand, including two in Phuket
and two in Krabi, according to a viewership-rated Travellers Choice
listing compiled by the popular global travel website TripAdvisor.
Phuket’s Nai Harn beach is at the third spot with Railay
Beach (Krabi), Kata Noi Beach (Phuket), and Phra Nang Beach (Krabi)
coming in respectively at the 7th, 8th and 9th place.
The Travellers’ Choice beaches were determined based on
the quantity and quality of traveller reviews and ratings on TripAdvisor
gathered over a 12-month period.
Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, the Governor of the Tourism
Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “Thailand’s world-renowned beaches
attract millions of foreign and domestic tourists every year.
"We are
delighted that they have been recognised by TripAdvisor travellers. This
is exactly why the Royal Thai government is working hard to ensure that
proper quality control measures are enacted and enforced to avoid
congestion and preserve their pristine condition.”
Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor,
said, “It’s that time of year when most people are dreaming of lying on a
beach, so it’s the perfect time to unveil the world’s best beaches, based
on feedback from the TripAdvisor community.”
Mr. Thawatchai added, “We would like to thank TripAdvisor
and all travellerrs for their comments and ratings. Such feedback plays
an important role in helping us maintain standards and ensure that all
our tourists and guests have a comfortable and pleasant holiday in
Thailand.”
Here is how the TripAdvisor website rated the four Thai
beaches:
3. Nai Harn Beach, Rawai, Thailand
“The white sand, the crystal clear water and the beautiful weather—just
sublime.”
Best time to go: Year-round
Find a place to stay
30 Hotels
34 B&B and Inns
370 Vacation Rentals
7. Railay Beach
Railay Beach, Thailand
“Lifesaver”
Best time to go: Year-round
Find a place to stay
11 Hotels
1 B&B and Inns
107 Vacation Rentals
8. Kata Noi Beach
Karon, Thailand
“Kata Noi is a sweet chilled out beach”
Best time to go: November – April
Find a place to stay
72 Hotels
77 B&B and Inns
73 Vacation Rentals
9. Phra Nang Beach
Ao Nang, Thailand
“Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful”
Best time to go: Year-round
Find a place to stay
90 Hotels
91 B&B and Inns
97 Vacation Rentals
A more detailed redefinition of the ratings on the basis
of Top Ten Beaches in Thailand alone generated the following results:
1.
Nai
Harn Beach, Phuket
2.
Railay
Beach, Krabi
3.
Kata
Noi Beach, Phuket
4.
Phra
Nang Beach, Krabi
5.
Sunrise
Beach, Satun
6.
Thong
Nai Pan Noi, Surat Thani
7.
Karon
Beach, Phuket
8.
Freedom
Beach, Phuket
9.
Long
Beach, Krabi
10.
Laem
Tong Bay, Krabi
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