Mai Khao Beach
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/phuket, r/ThailandTourism11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Mai Khao Beach as a quieter northern option near the airport, and one says some stretches feel almost deserted. One mentions watching aircraft land and take off overhead, and another says landing photos depend on wind conditions. One says it has fewer attractions than other beaches, and one reports litter building up along the beach with no bins or signs.
Address
Mai Khao Beach, Phuket 83110, Thailand
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Mai Khao Beach, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Round-Lime-zest4983 in r/phuket · Dec 2024crowds
Suggests it as a quieter northern option near the airport for those wanting fewer crowds.
- Recommendsu/SlowTortuga in r/ThailandTourism · Jun 2024
Commenter includes this northern beach among their favourites and says they enjoy it.
- Mixedu/Artistic-Active2426 in r/phuket · Jun 2026photography
Plane-landing photos there are not guaranteed, since wind conditions decide whether they work.
- Recommendsu/Hot-Start5222 in r/phuket · Jan 2025crowds
Named as a possible less crowded beach in answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/TheDetherion in r/phuket · Jan 2025
Listed as a recommended spot in an answer about hidden gems.
- Mixedu/Emergency-Ad3137 in r/phuket · Jun 2026access
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/foggiesthead in r/phuket · Apr 2026uniqueness
Notes you can sit there and see aircraft landing and taking off overhead.
- Recommendsu/Thefreshboss in r/phuket · Dec 2024crowds
Names Nai Thon as their favourite and says some stretches of Mai Khao feel almost deserted.
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- Recommendsu/Roadrunerboi in r/phuket · Sep 2024access
Close to the airport for quick beach access, with a mountain behind it.
- Mixedu/Volnushkin in r/phuket · Jun 2024crowds
Says this north beach is among the least crowded, though it has fewer attractions.
- Caveatu/elcap128 in r/phuket · Jun 2024maintenance
Says litter builds up along the whole beach with no bins or signs, and wants nearby resorts and government to help keep it clean.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.