Laem Singh Beach Beautiful beach accessible
only by a short hike down a steep hill through lush
forest. Well worth the exercise. The beach has 2
restaurants right on the sand serving good food
and drinks at reasonable prices and with excellent
service. Beware the rocks on either end of the beach
whilst swimming.
How to get here
Hire a taxi (or tuk-tuk if you are a firm negotiator).
Most drivers will be familiar with the beach.
If necessary, show them on your guidebook map.
Taxi's standard price for the one way trip seems
to be 500 baht (high season), but you should
always try to bargain. You will be dropped off
along the side of the road where there's a sign
pointing to a trail heading into the forest.
A short but steep walk with occasional views
through the foliage tease as you descend the
hills above the beach. Mind your step. The trail
is rocky and can be quite muddy after rain.
See
See the beach and get some tan. There isn't
much else to look at here except maybe under
water. Fortunately, it's a beautiful beach
and it faces west so you get nice sunsets.
Although the beach is full of rental sun chairs,
for the moment it is now as crowded as some
of the more popular beaches along the Phuket's
west coast.
Do
Swim, lay on the beach, have a meal or a
few beers at one of the four open-air restaurants
on the beach. There are also rentals for speed
boat with water skiing or wakeboarding, some
jet skis, glass bottom canoes, and adventure
diving trips as well as snorkeling. If you
just rent the snorkeling gear or have you
own set with you, stay out of the righten
side (when facing the sea) of the beach where
the boats and jet skis operate. Instead, swim
to the tip of the left barrier rocks and despite
of rather murky waters, you can see a good
variety of fish in the shallow water. Watch
out for the rip current when swimming back.
For more colourful reefs and fish you may
want to consider the adventure trip.
Eat
There are four small open air restaurants
on the beach. The restaurant to the right
(when facing the sea) is fantastic. Try the
prawns in green curry or sweet chili sauce.
They also have a selection of fresh seafood
like lobster, king prawns, squid and various
fish. Without doubt one of the best meals
for your money in Thailand. Papa's Restaurant
in the middle is not as memorable, but also
well worth trying.
Drink
Singha beer. Served ice cold and very refreshing
on a hot day. Also, the fruit shakes are very
nice and you should definitely try the freshly
squeezed fruit juices.
Phuket Beaches
Particularly in the monsoon season, there are
strong currents on many of the beaches and drownings
are a depressingly common occurrence. Heed the
warning flags on popular beaches and play it safe
if off the beaten track. It is important to note
that, while many tourists who flock to the beaches
of Phuket are European, nudity is viewed as highly
offensive to Thais. It is very rude to go topless
to beaches. Thais are generally non-confrontational,
but it is always best to be respectful while treading
on another's home country.
About Laem Singh Beach, Phuket Thailand
