Surin Beach (Ao Surin) is on the west
coast of Phuket, about 15 km north of Patong.
Surin Beach still has a small village
atmosphere, but this is gradually changing as more
and more major housing developments and hotel projects
get underway. Accommodation is not cheap and the
best prices are around 500 baht in the low season.
The beach itself is lined with tall casuarina trees
and small Thai style restaurants. There is no nightlife
to speak of, but there are many quality restaurants
serving a variety of cuisines. Surin beach can become
quite dangerous in the monsoon season due to its
steeply sloping beach, and many unwary swimmers
have lost their lives here; however this has not
deterred the local surf enthusiasts and when the
waves are right you'll see many Thais on surfboards.
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 Surin Beach, Phuket Thailand
