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Karon vs Koh Racha
Choose Karon for sunsets and a shorter airport transfer; choose Koh Racha for diving.
Karon
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Choose Karon for sunsets, a shorter airport transfer.
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- To the airport: 45 km · 55–85 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Koh Racha
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Choose Koh Racha for diving.
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- To the airport: 1½–2 h. Drive to Chalong pier, then by speedboat
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Karon and Koh Racha are about 28 km apart, with a boat trip between them.
Ratings
- Beaches: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Excellent (5/5)
- Sunsets: Karon Very good (4/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Nightlife: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Remote work: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Karon Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
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