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Mai Khao vs Patong
Choose Mai Khao for quiet and nature; choose Patong for nightlife and surfing.
Mai Khao
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Choose Mai Khao for quiet, nature.
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- To the airport: 11 km · 20–30 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
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Choose Patong for nightlife, surfing.
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- To the airport: 36 km · 45–70 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Mai Khao and Patong are about 28 km apart.
Ratings
- Beaches: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Good (3/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Sunsets: Mai Khao Very good (4/5), Patong Very good (4/5)
- Nightlife: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Excellent (5/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Mai Khao Very good (4/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Mai Khao Excellent (5/5), Patong None (0/5)
- Remote work: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Mai Khao Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
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