Introducing Rawai
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Okay, we won’t lie, there’s really no reason to stay on Rawai unless you’re booked in at Evason, spa resort extraordinaire. Frankly, the beach here kind of sucks compared to Patong or Kata (it can be really narrow at spots). Rawai was one of Phuket’s first tourist developments, but this was due more to its proximity to Phuket Town than because it was beautiful. As better beaches were discovered, tourist travel to Rawai dwindled and today it’s a quiet spot.
It’s not altogether without redemption. There is good snorkelling off Laem Phromthep at the southern tip of Phuket Island, and it’s easy to charter boats (prices vary, ask around and haggle) for offshore diving and snorkelling trips. Laem Phromthep is also a popular viewing point at sunset, when busloads of Thai tourists come to pose for photos and enjoy the view. On a hill next to the viewpoint is a shrine to Phra Phrom (Brahma).
Last updated: Dec 7, 2009
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