Thailand is one of the most visited places in the world. It’s a country known for its beautiful beaches, kind locals and delicious foods. Many people are swarming to the famous tourist attractions in Thailand like The Grand Palace, Khao Yai National Park, Khao Sok National Park and Phuket for the holidays.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that Thailand enters the list of the world’s top 20 most beautiful beaches!
These beaches appeal on social media and content opportunities
An E-commerce website, Cult Beauty, has compiled the top 20 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Sunrise Beach at #6
The first beach that enters the list is Sunrise Beach in Koh Lipe. Sunrise Beach or famously known as Haad Chao Ley, is a beautiful white sandy beach that offers diving schools, restaurants and beach bars for you to unwind while soaking in the mesmerising view of the crystal clear and turquoise sea.
No wonder it is among the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world! Look at that breathtaking view! People won’t get to resist the temptation of taking hundreds of photos here!
Maya Bay at #12
Next, Maya Bay in Ko Phi Phi secures its place at number 12! Previously closed for three years for the rehabilitation process, now it’s welcoming visitors with a warm sawadikrab!
With the beautiful white beaches, coral reefs and big limestones, you won’t get to overlook this beauty!
Here’s an interesting fact about this beach: Leonardo DiCaprio shot the movie, The Beach (2000) here!
The full list (if you want to know)
If you’re curious, this is the completed list of the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world. The list is according to Instagram and news article mentions.
- Venice Beach, California, United States (4,300,000 Instagram posts and 5,410,000 articles containing the word ‘beautiful’)
- Main Beach, Byron Bay, Australia (3,100,100 and 6,920,000)
- El Nido, Palawan, Philippines (1,200,000 and 3,950,000)
- Panama City Beach, Florida, United States (911,000 and 4,380,000)
- Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia (1,800,000 and 2,230,000)
- Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe, Thailand (126,000 and 3,180,000)
- Bandon, Oregon, United States (33,500 and 1,830,000)
- Long Beach, Phu Quoc, Vietnam (35,000 and 1,540,000)
- Los Roques, Venezuela (606,000 and 330,000)
- Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand (41,800 and 988,000)
- The Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands (1,000 and 1,040,000)
- Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi, Thailand (420,000 and 342,000)
- Tulum, Mexico (452,000 and 276,000)
- Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (94,000 and 847,000)
- Unawatuna, Sri Lanka (224,000 and 619,000)
- Rarotonga, Cook Islands (50 and 959,000)
- Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (414 and 733,000)
- Crane Beach, Barbados (29,800 and 624,000)
- Boulders Beach, Cape Town (142,000 and 440,000)
- Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia (215,000 and 322,000)
Congratulations to Thailand for entering the list! Very well deserved!
Sources: Thaiger, Cult Beauty, Places of Juma, Lifestyle Asia