25 Jun 2024
ThailandCan you recommend any Thai beaches that are suitable for very young kids or babies?
Some Thai beaches that might be suitable for very young kids:
Koh Lanta: Khlong Dao and Ao Kantiang beaches are both family favourites.
Krabi: Noppharat Thara and Khlong Mueang are quiet; busier Ao Nang has some of the best resort swimming pools, and Railay Beach is gorgeous.
Khao Lak: several beaches with many family-oriented resorts and don't forget the sea turtle conservation centre.
Khanom: low-key mainland beach area near Koh Samui that's known for its pink dolphins.
Koh Chang: Khlong Prao beach is popular for families and I love the low-key south around Bang Bao.
For sleepy, chilled out, alternative islands with more of a Robinson Crusoe style (but often with reasonably comfy lodgings), I suggest Koh Jum, Koh Yao Noi (and Koh Yao Yai), Koh Muk (Mook).
In the East there’s Koh Mak, which is popular with families although the sandflies can be a problem there. Another that I adore is Koh Bulon Leh (or Lae), just a tiny island where some of the best beachfront is occupied by nothing but an adorable little schoolhouse.
David Luekens
Based in Thailand since 2011, David first waded into Southeast Asia in the early 2000s via friendships forged in the Thai, Vietnamese and Karen communities of Vermont, almost Canada, USA. He is a bona fide nerd in maps, islands and travel planning with a research background in Buddhism and the environmental, political and human rights issues of Southeast Asia. Bylines include CNN Travel, Conde Nast Traveller China and more than 100 Travelfish guides.
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