Rawai, Beach area at the southern tip of Phuket, Thailand
Rawai is a beach area at the southern tip of Phuket with a long coastline where numerous longtail boats anchor and waterfront restaurants serve fresh seafood. Hotels, shops, and various services line the beach road throughout this coastal zone.
The area emerged as Phuket's first tourist beach and fishing port, developing from an original fishing settlement that still shapes its coastal character. Maritime traditions continue to influence how the shoreline is used and organized.
The fishing settlement of the Moken people maintains traditional maritime ways of life, with stilt houses and a local fish market that remains central to community gatherings.
The eastern section offers shaded swimming and rest areas beneath trees along the water. Nearby Promthep Cape is easily accessible and provides an alternative spot for different activities.
The area serves as a departure point for boat trips to nearby Coral and Bon islands, which visitors often overlook as a quick escape from the beach. These short excursions offer a change of pace and new views of the surrounding coastal landscape.
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