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Most Instagram-worthy beaches in Thailand

  • <b>White Sand Beach, Koh Chang</b><br><br>Running for about 2.5km, White Sand Beach (or Haad Sai Khao) is one of the longest beaches located on the west coast of Koh Chang. This spot is far from what one would deem quiet, the lively crowd of visitors and frequent football and volleyball games during sunset may be inevitable when it comes to capturing landscapes. White Sand Beach also has a satisfactory range of shopping and banking options.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    White Sand Beach, Koh Chang

    Running for about 2.5km, White Sand Beach (or Haad Sai Khao) is one of the longest beaches located on the west coast of Koh Chang. This spot is far from what one would deem quiet, the lively crowd of visitors and frequent football and volleyball games during sunset may be inevitable when it comes to capturing landscapes. White Sand Beach also has a satisfactory range of shopping and banking options.
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  • <b>Railay Beach</b><br><br>Railay Beach, also known as Rai Leh or Rai Lay, is a small peninsula located in the Southern part of Thailand. Upon stepping into a full view of high limestone cliffs and an atmosphere of quiet, Instagram addicts will find their boat ride, also the only means of accessibility, worth the trip. Rough seas during the monsoon season in between the months of May to October, however, may result in the cancellation of ferries.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Railay Beach

    Railay Beach, also known as Rai Leh or Rai Lay, is a small peninsula located in the Southern part of Thailand. Upon stepping into a full view of high limestone cliffs and an atmosphere of quiet, Instagram addicts will find their boat ride, also the only means of accessibility, worth the trip. Rough seas during the monsoon season in between the months of May to October, however, may result in the cancellation of ferries.
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  • <b>Phra Nang Beach</b><br><br>Phra Nang Beach has made its way into the hearts of world travellers as possibly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This beach, which was also listed in CNN Travel’s World’s 50 Best Beaches in 2011, is a beautiful stretch of white sands and is also an excellent spot for swimming; one photo on Instagram might not be enough to capture the beauty of this beach in its entirety.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Phra Nang Beach

    Phra Nang Beach has made its way into the hearts of world travellers as possibly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This beach, which was also listed in CNN Travel’s World’s 50 Best Beaches in 2011, is a beautiful stretch of white sands and is also an excellent spot for swimming; one photo on Instagram might not be enough to capture the beauty of this beach in its entirety.
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  • <b>Kata Beach</b><br> <br>Kata Beach, sometimes called Kata Yai, is a popular beach situated in Phuket. Underwater photos will work wonderfully here, as it is safe for children and non-swimmers (flags will be raised if conditions are unsafe for swimming). The beach and Instagram lover will have a fun time seeing how many palm trees they can fit into a square at this palm-lined beach.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Kata Beach

    Kata Beach, sometimes called Kata Yai, is a popular beach situated in Phuket. Underwater photos will work wonderfully here, as it is safe for children and non-swimmers (flags will be raised if conditions are unsafe for swimming). The beach and Instagram lover will have a fun time seeing how many palm trees they can fit into a square at this palm-lined beach.
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  • <b>Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Ley</b> <br><br>Does this scene look familiar to you? Maya Bay plays home to the setting of the 2000 film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Situated on the island of Phi Phi Ley, this stunningly beautiful beach is sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. For Instagrammers looking to capture beautiful landscapes, try visiting early in the morning or after 5:00PM to avoid crowds.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Ley

    Does this scene look familiar to you? Maya Bay plays home to the setting of the 2000 film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Situated on the island of Phi Phi Ley, this stunningly beautiful beach is sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. For Instagrammers looking to capture beautiful landscapes, try visiting early in the morning or after 5:00PM to avoid crowds.
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  • <b>Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin</b><br><br>Hua Hin Beach is technically the only beach in this resort town on the Gulf of Thailand and runs for a stretch of 5 kilometers. If you’re looking to capture a little life in pictures, be sure to catch the Hua Hin Regatta held each year in August where participants compete for the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin

    Hua Hin Beach is technically the only beach in this resort town on the Gulf of Thailand and runs for a stretch of 5 kilometers. If you’re looking to capture a little life in pictures, be sure to catch the Hua Hin Regatta held each year in August where participants compete for the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King.
    Iamiemonfilm; Flickr
  • <b>Lamai Beach, Samui</b> <br><br>Lamai Beach is one out of the two primary tourist beaches in Ko Samui, sometimes referred to simply as Samui. While Chaweng Beach offers snapshots of nightlife central with bars and restaurants, Lamai Beach offers the widest strip of sand and remains the best spot for swimming. For added aesthetics, look out for the two famous rock formations that lie between Lamai and Hua Thanon – Hin Ta and Hin Yai, also popularly known as Grandpa and Grandma rocks (the rock formations resemble that of a male and female genetilia).
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Lamai Beach, Samui

    Lamai Beach is one out of the two primary tourist beaches in Ko Samui, sometimes referred to simply as Samui. While Chaweng Beach offers snapshots of nightlife central with bars and restaurants, Lamai Beach offers the widest strip of sand and remains the best spot for swimming. For added aesthetics, look out for the two famous rock formations that lie between Lamai and Hua Thanon – Hin Ta and Hin Yai, also popularly known as Grandpa and Grandma rocks (the rock formations resemble that of a male and female genetilia).
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  • <b>Koh Mun Nork</b> <br><br>If you’re the type to stand on your chair just to get a good shot on Instagram, Koh Mun Nork might just be the place for you. Located on the east of Ko Samet, one of the Eastern Seaboard Islands of Thailand, Koh Mun Nork is a small and quiet island just a 45-minute boat ride from Laem Tarn. Snap all the photos you need without having to feel the wandering stares of strangers burn daggers through you; one can never have too many pictures of an oddly-shaped beach rock.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Koh Mun Nork

    If you’re the type to stand on your chair just to get a good shot on Instagram, Koh Mun Nork might just be the place for you. Located on the east of Ko Samet, one of the Eastern Seaboard Islands of Thailand, Koh Mun Nork is a small and quiet island just a 45-minute boat ride from Laem Tarn. Snap all the photos you need without having to feel the wandering stares of strangers burn daggers through you; one can never have too many pictures of an oddly-shaped beach rock.
    Wimbledonian; Flickr
  • <b>Ko Tapu (James Bond Beach)</b><br><br>Here is another island that managed to capture the eye of Hollywood producers, for the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” no less. Koh Tapu, popularly known as the James Bond Island, is an island part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. What you won’t want to miss an Instagram shot at? The 66-foot tall islet standing alone in a sea of emerald waters.
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    Instagram worthy beaches

    Ko Tapu (James Bond Beach)

    Here is another island that managed to capture the eye of Hollywood producers, for the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” no less. Koh Tapu, popularly known as the James Bond Island, is an island part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. What you won’t want to miss an Instagram shot at? The 66-foot tall islet standing alone in a sea of emerald waters.
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  • <br><b>Ko Yao Noi</b> <br><br>This island snagged the World Legacy Award for Destination Stewardship from Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler magazine and was touted “Thailand’s last unspoilt islands”; say “sawadee” to Ko Yao Noi – an island situated between Phuket and Krabi that lies within the waters of Phang Nga Bay. This retreat will have you engulfed in dramatic sea cliffs and beautiful lagoons.
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    Instagram worthy beaches


    Ko Yao Noi

    This island snagged the World Legacy Award for Destination Stewardship from Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler magazine and was touted “Thailand’s last unspoilt islands”; say “sawadee” to Ko Yao Noi – an island situated between Phuket and Krabi that lies within the waters of Phang Nga Bay. This retreat will have you engulfed in dramatic sea cliffs and beautiful lagoons.
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<b>White Sand Beach, Koh Chang</b><br><br>Running for about 2.5km, White Sand Beach (or Haad Sai Khao) is one of the longest beaches located on the west coast of Koh Chang. This spot is far from what one would deem quiet, the lively crowd of visitors and frequent football and volleyball games during sunset may be inevitable when it comes to capturing landscapes. White Sand Beach also has a satisfactory range of shopping and banking options.
<b>Railay Beach</b><br><br>Railay Beach, also known as Rai Leh or Rai Lay, is a small peninsula located in the Southern part of Thailand. Upon stepping into a full view of high limestone cliffs and an atmosphere of quiet, Instagram addicts will find their boat ride, also the only means of accessibility, worth the trip. Rough seas during the monsoon season in between the months of May to October, however, may result in the cancellation of ferries.
<b>Phra Nang Beach</b><br><br>Phra Nang Beach has made its way into the hearts of world travellers as possibly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This beach, which was also listed in CNN Travel’s World’s 50 Best Beaches in 2011, is a beautiful stretch of white sands and is also an excellent spot for swimming; one photo on Instagram might not be enough to capture the beauty of this beach in its entirety.
<b>Kata Beach</b><br> <br>Kata Beach, sometimes called Kata Yai, is a popular beach situated in Phuket. Underwater photos will work wonderfully here, as it is safe for children and non-swimmers (flags will be raised if conditions are unsafe for swimming). The beach and Instagram lover will have a fun time seeing how many palm trees they can fit into a square at this palm-lined beach.
<b>Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Ley</b> <br><br>Does this scene look familiar to you? Maya Bay plays home to the setting of the 2000 film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Situated on the island of Phi Phi Ley, this stunningly beautiful beach is sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. For Instagrammers looking to capture beautiful landscapes, try visiting early in the morning or after 5:00PM to avoid crowds.
<b>Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin</b><br><br>Hua Hin Beach is technically the only beach in this resort town on the Gulf of Thailand and runs for a stretch of 5 kilometers. If you’re looking to capture a little life in pictures, be sure to catch the Hua Hin Regatta held each year in August where participants compete for the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King.
<b>Lamai Beach, Samui</b> <br><br>Lamai Beach is one out of the two primary tourist beaches in Ko Samui, sometimes referred to simply as Samui. While Chaweng Beach offers snapshots of nightlife central with bars and restaurants, Lamai Beach offers the widest strip of sand and remains the best spot for swimming. For added aesthetics, look out for the two famous rock formations that lie between Lamai and Hua Thanon – Hin Ta and Hin Yai, also popularly known as Grandpa and Grandma rocks (the rock formations resemble that of a male and female genetilia).
<b>Koh Mun Nork</b> <br><br>If you’re the type to stand on your chair just to get a good shot on Instagram, Koh Mun Nork might just be the place for you. Located on the east of Ko Samet, one of the Eastern Seaboard Islands of Thailand, Koh Mun Nork is a small and quiet island just a 45-minute boat ride from Laem Tarn. Snap all the photos you need without having to feel the wandering stares of strangers burn daggers through you; one can never have too many pictures of an oddly-shaped beach rock.
<b>Ko Tapu (James Bond Beach)</b><br><br>Here is another island that managed to capture the eye of Hollywood producers, for the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” no less. Koh Tapu, popularly known as the James Bond Island, is an island part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. What you won’t want to miss an Instagram shot at? The 66-foot tall islet standing alone in a sea of emerald waters.
<br><b>Ko Yao Noi</b> <br><br>This island snagged the World Legacy Award for Destination Stewardship from Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler magazine and was touted “Thailand’s last unspoilt islands”; say “sawadee” to Ko Yao Noi – an island situated between Phuket and Krabi that lies within the waters of Phang Nga Bay. This retreat will have you engulfed in dramatic sea cliffs and beautiful lagoons.
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We understand and are coming to terms with the Instagram phenomenon and while the rising number of selcas (self cam picture) seems to be dominating the world of the online photo-sharing social network, we can’t help but to notice also the countless of travel photos that have been surfacing – a portable gallery of undiscovered lands and seas beckons. And so we submit to the beckoning as there’s really nothing like lying on a white sandy beach, soaking up the sun while the mind struggles to push away messages of community advertisements advising against tanning activities, while absorbing the sound of waves crashing. We know a number of beaches close to home, namely Thailand, that really have the potential of rolling in those Instagram likes – these are beaches no filter can dull.