Long Beach, Ko Lanta

Long Beach delivers the most laid-back stretch of sand in Thailand, with nearly 4 kilometers of calm, turquoise shore on Ko Lanta. Its gentle waves and spectacular sunsets make it a diver's paradise, as the island sits just 20 minutes by boat from world-class dive sites like Hin Daeng. The water remains shallow up to 50 meters out, ideal for families, while the average temperature hovers at a comfortable 28°C year-round. Compared to busier destinations, Long Beach maintains a sleepy charm, with fewer than 200 permanent structures lining the shore, ensuring a peaceful experience that cheaper rivals in Phuket can't match.