Rawai
beach is somewhat rocky, and generally inferior to the cleaner
beaches at Karon, Kata or Patong, but unlike those west coast
beaches, it is safe to swim there year round as it is not
subject to riptides and undertows during the monsoon season.
Still popular with Thai families, it is also frequented by
foreign scuba enthusiasts because it is convenient to the
piers where scuba trips to nearby islands can be arranged.
Rawai
beach is somewhat rocky, and generally inferior to the cleaner
beaches at Karon, Kata or Patong, but unlike those west coast
beaches, it is safe to swim there year round as it is not
subject to riptides and undertows during the monsoon season.
Still popular with Thai families, it is also frequented by
foreign scuba enthusiasts because it is convenient to the
piers where scuba trips to nearby islands can be arranged.
