Khao Lak
On Thailand's southwest coast north of Phuket, Khao Lak has just the right balance of quietude and action for families.
The area covers several miles-long expanses of soft sand rimmed by terrific family resorts and restaurants offering Western and Thai menus.
Nightlife is minimal, but a good night market and many boutiques keep the after-dark scene lively enough for most families. Unlike some of Thailand's busier beach towns, the mood is laid-back and its jungle-backed landscape is dotted with coconut farms.
Thailand with kids
Everything you need to know about visiting Thailand with the family
Thai people adore kids, often doting over foreign children like celebrities. Visitors to Thailand with kids usually encounter the best of the famed Thai charm. And the country also offers terrific value, quality accommodation for all budgets, a huge selection of destinations and activities, and the travel and tourism infrastructure is well established – all of which means the country is beautiful, welcoming and safe...read more