Although this beach is dominated by the Laguna Phuket integrated resort development which comprises five luxury hotels - including The Banyan Tree Phuket and Sheraton Grande Laguna - it is possible to find a quiet corner to swim. A very nice beach where you can relax from all the noise and people you normally find at the more popular beaches. Here you can also rent jet-skies and other water sporting equipment.
In 1685, king Narai confirmed the French tin monopoly in Phuket to a French ambassador, the Chevalier de Chaumont. Chaumont's former matre d'htel Sieur de Billy was named governor of the island.