Nai Thon Beach

Travel Guide and Tourist Information about Nai Thon


Nai Thon Beach located a bit above Surin Beach towards Nai Harn Beach and Mai Khao Beach, is a more quiet beach, and could be a bit closer to a less crowded paradise, there is also excellent snorkeling opportunities here on the south end of the beach. The hotels and resorts located here include Andaman White Beach Resort, Trisara Resort and Naithonburi. The Shopping in the area is absolutely minimal, a mini-mart is the most you can expect, so is shopping is on your mind you better get ready for a day-trip or two into Phuket Town or Patong Beach. There is no nightlife here to talk about, and the few Restaurants and Bars open here can be counted on your ten fingers. You should try the Restaurants at the two major resorts mentioned at the top.

In 1681 or 1682, the Siamese king Narai, who was seeking to reduce Dutch and English influence, named Governor of Phuket the French medical missionary Brother Ren Charbonneau, a member of the Siam mission of the Soci des Missions Etrangres. Charbonneau held the position of Governor until 1685.

This is the beach for those who want a quite holiday, or if you stay at another beach, plan a day-trip here.

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