Alternative destinations near Phuket.
Places near Phuket that score high on beauty and low on crowding, according to our data.
Ko Panyi
A fishing village in Phangnga Province built entirely on stilts over the water by Bugis seafarers who migrated from Indonesia, Ko Panyi is home to descendant…
Mai Khao
A low-rise coastal town on Phuket's northern edge, where a highway runs between forested hillsides and a broad blue bay, with aquaculture ponds, palm groves,…
Phang Nga
This small provincial capital in southern Thailand sits on a low plain at the northern edge of Phang Nga Bay, ringed by mountains on all sides — a geography…
Nuea Khlong
This small Thai town on the water's edge, Nuea Khlong pairs a modest café and dining scene with easy access to both coastal surroundings and nearby upland co…
Takua Thung
A small Thai town sitting directly at the water's edge with upland country close by, making it a practical base for those drawn to both coastal and highland…
Thai Mueang
Compact Thai town on the Andaman coast with a walkable central café and restaurant scene, easy access to nearby water, and upland country within reach for th…
Railay Beach
Towering limestone cliffs make Railay, a pocket-sized peninsula in Thailand's Krabi province, one of the country's premier rock climbing destinations, drawin…
Khlong Thom
Tiny Thai town sitting right at the water's edge, with upland country close by and a modest café and restaurant scene to fuel exploration of the surrounding…
Khao Phanom
Tiny Thai town where waterside scenery meets nearby upland terrain, making it a practical base for travelers drawn to both lowland water views and the forest…
Ko Ngai Winla
This compact island on Thailand's southern Andaman Coast, Ko Ngai is part of Lanta Islands National Park and known for its diving and long white beaches.
Surat Thani
Southern Thai city on the Gulf of Thailand coast near the mouth of the Tapi River, Surat Thani is the main departure point for Ko Samui, Ko Tao, and Ko Pha N…
Phrom Khiri
Water cascades over broad granite slabs into a dense tropical forest in this upland district of southern Thailand's Nakhon Si Thammarat province, where lush…