But for visitors willing to make the trip, a brief long-tail boat ride from nearby Ao Nang ... some of the best swimming on the peninsula, venture to Railay West Beach or Phra Nang Beach.

Travel well in Thailand with our epic guide to Ao Nang and Koh Yao Noi. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the islands near Krabi and Phuket, these are the spots you need to know about! We spent a ...