Life’s a beach anyway, so you might as well make it one of the top 100 beaches in the world. According to a recent ranking, three of the best beaches in the world are also in Thailand.
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Three Thai beaches makes it to ‘Top 100 Beaches of the World’ list
There’s no better time than the spring-summer months to go beach-combing, laze on sun loungers, and chase rippling waves. Just in time for your next sandy-toed getaway, BeachAtlas — a London-based startup specialising in world beaches — has unveiled its Global Beach Award 2024 list, which includes the top 100 beaches in the world. While French Polynesia’s Bora Bora conquered the list at the first spot, South Africa’s Boulder Beach, Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach, and Brazil’s famed Copacabana followed closely. Singapore’s Siloso Beach in Sentosa Island, too, made it to the competitive list, barely making the list at the 91st position.
A short distance away, Thailand’s cerulean jewels Maya Beach and Pattaya Beach graced the list at the fifth and twelfth positions respectively. Other Asian beaches that bagged BeachAtlas’ nod of approval include Kelingking Beach in Indonesia (rank: 34), Baga Beach in India (rank: 35), Okinawa Beach in Japan (rank: 36), and Hidden Beach in the Philippines (rank: 37). Haeundae Beach in Korea’s Busan also made to the list at the 55th position.
So, Thailand’s three beaches that make the list include: Maya Bay (5th position), Pattaya Beach (12th position), and Railay Beach West (66th position).
100 best beaches in the world 2024: The selection criteria
BeachAtlas shortlisted the 100 beaches based on a unique algorithm using criteria such as classic beauty, DEI (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion), natural diversity, party and lifestyle, community, and cultural significance. The various nominations in the list were then ranked by travel experts and influencers from across the globe.
Check out the complete list here.
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Writer by day, reader by night, Yashita has a flair for all things travel, wellness and food. She has previously worked at Condé Nast India and Times Internet. When not working, you can catch her binge-reading the latest thriller on the block, re-watching Friends, trying a new recipe or hosting her friends.
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