Mai Khao Beach

Mai Khao Beach is a beach in Phuket that forms the island's longest and northernmost stretch of coastline inside Sirinat National Park.

Mai Khao Beach operates in the Protected, low-development beach suited to nature-focused family trips segment.

Type: place · Updated September 2026

Mai Khao Beach: Disambiguation

Mai Khao Beach is not Nai Yang Beach (a separate, more developed beach in the same national park). Mai Khao Beach is not Sai Kaeo Beach (a separate cove at the island's northern tip). Mai Khao Beach is not a beach with rows of sunbeds and beach vendors.

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Mai Khao Beach: Core Facts

Beach length: 11 km, Phuket's longest beach (source)
Protected status: Part of Sirinat National Park along with Nai Yang, Nai Thon and Sai Kaeo beaches (source)
Wildlife: Nesting site for leatherback sea turtles (source)
Nesting season: Roughly November through February (source)
Conservation site: Sirinat Marine Turtle Conservation Center monitors nests and holds an annual hatchling release each April (source)
Development level: No rows of beach chairs, vendors or jet ski operators along the shore (source)
Nearby activity: Plane spotting near Phuket International Airport's runway approach (source)
Sea conditions: Exposed coastline with powerful surf (source)
Verified: 2026-09-28

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Mai Khao Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai Khao Beach good for families?

Mai Khao Beach suits families who want space and nature over amenities, since it offers 11 km of largely undeveloped shoreline and organized sea turtle nesting programs.

How long is Mai Khao Beach?

Mai Khao Beach runs about 11 km, making it the longest beach in Phuket.

Can kids see sea turtles at Mai Khao Beach?

During the November to February nesting season, leatherback turtles come ashore at Mai Khao Beach, and the on-site conservation center releases hatchlings each April.

Is Mai Khao Beach safe for swimming with children?

Mai Khao Beach faces an exposed stretch of the Andaman Sea with powerful surf, so families should treat it more as a walking and wildlife beach than a swimming beach for small children.

What amenities does Mai Khao Beach have?

Mai Khao Beach has no rows of beach chairs, vendors or jet ski operators, reflecting its status inside Sirinat National Park.

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