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Koh Racha vs Patong

Choose Koh Racha for diving; choose Patong for nightlife and sunsets.

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

Patong

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Choose Patong for nightlife, sunsets.

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  • To the airport: 36 km · 45–70 min
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • No resorts listed yet

Koh Racha and Patong are about 33 km apart, with a boat trip between them.

Ratings

  • Beaches: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Calm-water swimming: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Surfing: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Good (3/5)
  • Diving & snorkeling: Koh Racha Excellent (5/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Sunsets: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Very good (4/5)
  • Nightlife: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Excellent (5/5)
  • Restaurants & cafés: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Culture & temples: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Nature & landscapes: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Yoga & wellness: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Family-friendly: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong None (0/5)
  • Remote work: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
  • Walkability: Koh Racha Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)

Our ratings, from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compare Phuket's areas with each other.