Thailand’s Top 10 Beach Destinations
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As beautiful as it is, Haad Rin is really known for just one thing – full moon parties and rambunctious nightlife.

Once a month, Sunrise Beach on the east side of the peninsula goes on an all-night bender that continues until noon the next day with plenty of drinking, dancing, and music. At other times of the month, the party atmosphere still pervades, so those looking for a quieter beach experience might want to steer clear.

During the day, the golden sand and gently sloping coast make Sunrise Beach good for sunbathing, although there are some rocks in the water to watch out for when swimming. Many visitors spend days sweating out bad decisions (often in the form of bucket drinks) made the night before.

Despite the strong party scene, the beach at Haad Rin is among the best in Thailand. Between Full Moon Party dates, it’s not even all that busy. Be warned though, the beach and accommodation both fill to capacity up to a week before the big party. During high season, over 15,000 people will be coming that way to party!

Sunrise Beach is on a small peninsula jutting out from the island, so although there are places to sleep and eat, it’s still relatively undeveloped. A short walk through town to the other side provides access to sunsets on the much tamer Sunset Beach.

Even though Haad Rin seems to steer the reputation for the whole of Koh Pha Ngan, the island is big! A short boat ride away from Haad Rin is Haad Yuan, an even better, more “grown up” beach. The Sanctuary, an isolated health-wellness resort occupies a beautiful bay not far from there. Don’t worry: It’s way more affordable than it sounds.