Patong guide
Patong beaches
Patong Beach itself, the quieter coves a short ride away, and how to stay safe in the water — flags, rip currents, seasons and what each stretch of sand is best for.
Patong Beach guide: best areas, swimming, prices and timing
Three kilometres of sand with three personalities. Which end to choose, when the sea is calm, what loungers and extras cost, the beach rules and how to swim safely.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.Quiet beaches near Patong: Tri-Trang, Paradise, Freedom and Kalim
When the main beach feels busy, four calmer coves are minutes away. How to reach Tri-Trang, Paradise, Freedom and Kalim, what each costs, and when to go.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.Patong beach safety: flags, rip currents, jellyfish and jet skis
What the beach flags mean, how to escape a rip current, when the monsoon makes the sea dangerous, jellyfish first aid, jet-ski rules and the emergency numbers to save.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.