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Mai Khao Beach

Nature beach / national park · Mai Khao, Phuket

Mai Khao Beach

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Phuket's longest beach (approximately 11 km), protected by Sirinat National Park: no jet skis or sun loungers on most of the beach. Sea turtles nest here and the southern end is famous for planes landing low overhead.

At around 11 km, Mai Khao is Phuket's longest beach, part of Sirinat National Park. On most of the beach, there are no jet skis or rows of sun loungers: just sand, casuarina trees and a few discreet resorts. Sea turtles come to nest here, which partly explains its protected status. At the southern end, the beach is famous for planes passing very low before landing at the airport, a spectacle popular with plane spotting enthusiasts.

Our local tip

For plane spotting, position yourself at the southern end, in line with the airport runway. During monsoon season (May–October) red flags are frequent and currents are strong: just take a walk instead.

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