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Beaches and Thailand go together like mango and sticky rice.

Come evening, its beachside restaurants are a great place to post up for sunset coconut in hand.

But once you see its silky shores, youll be glad you made the trek.

beach at Phra Thong Island,Khao Lak ,Phang nga.

Golden Buddha Beach on Koh Phra Thong, Thailand.Credit:satit/Adobe Stock

Sunrise Beach has crystal-clear waters with picturesque long-tail boats dotting the coast.

And as its name suggests, you might catch an excellent sunrise here, followed by a morning snorkel.

Warm, clear water and gentle surf make this quiet beach a dreamy honeymoon destination.

Seascape of Ao Prao beach in sunset time, koh samet island, Rayong, Thailand

Ao Prao Beach on Koh Samet, Thailand.Peera/Adobe Stock

Its extremely popular, but for good reason.

At night, it comes alive with fire dancers, bars, and plenty of local restaurants.

Clear waters epitomize the islands namesake beach.

Thailand, Changwat, Koh Lipe: Tourismus auf Koh Lipe, Teil des Meeresnationalparks Tarutao. Blick auf den Sunrise Beach.

Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe, Thailand.Markus Matzel/ullstein bild via Getty Images

A popular destination for digital nomads, Long Beach is made for long walks on the beach.

Theres plenty to see along its shores, from easygoing bars to wooden bungalows and seafood shacks.

Just remember to bring a hat and take frequent dips; theres very little shade here.

Beautiful sand beach at Ko Kradan island in Trang province Thailand

Kradan Beach on Koh Kradan, Thailand.Twenty47studio/Getty Images

On its western coast is this more secluded section of sand.

Head here in the peak season, when beach businesses come alive.

One of the most beautiful places for a dip is Khao Takiab Beach.

Boats docked at Railay beach by large limestone mountains

Railay Beach on Krabi, Thailand.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure

On the Andaman Sea, quiet beach eco-resorts and local restaurants line the golden sand.

Climb to Turtle Viewpoint for a sweeping vista over the beach and the emerald ocean below.

If thats not your style, there are kayaks for rent and a few worthwhile hiking trails nearby.

Kayak on The Beach in Koh Chang island, Trat, Thailand, Asia

White Sand Beach on Koh Chang, Thailand.AzByCx/Getty Images

View of aa beach through a stone structure

Koh Ngai Beach on Koh Ngai, Thailand.CHRIS TAYLOR/500px/Getty Images

Aerial view of Thong Nai Pan Beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand, south east asia

Thong Nai Pan beach on Koh Phangan, Thailand.Pierrick Lemaret/Getty Images

A boat approaching a beach

Maya Beach oh Koh Phi Phi, Thailand.Monica Farber/Travel + Leisure

Summer seascape on tropical koh Lanta island in Thailand. Landscape taken on Long Beach with blue sky

Long Beach on Koh Lanta, Thailand.sitriel/Getty Images

People walking along the beach

Taling Ngam on Koh Samui, Thailand.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure

Longtail boat on tropical Koh Mook island in Thailand. Landscape taken on Charlie beach, Haad Sai Yao - Haad Farang with blue sky and white sand.

Charlie Beach on Koh Muk, Thailand.sitriel/Getty Images

Wat Khao Takiab hill and beach in hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand, south east asia

Wat Khao Takiab beach in Hua Hin, Thailand.pierrick/Adobe Stock

Aerial of the beautiful secluded Bottle Beach in the North of the famous Island Koh Phangan, Thailand. Converted from RAW.

Wide view of Bottle Beach on Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand.4FR/Getty Images