Rawai

Rawai (หาดราไวย์ Hat Rawai) is a seafront village in Phuket. The northern part of Rawai is known as Hat Mittraphap (หาดมิตรภาพ), and has some beachfront, while the southern portion is the urban area and a port called Laem Ka (แหลมกา).

Rawai Halal Travel Guide

Rawai is at the southern tip of Phuket. It is much less tourist than nearby Kata and Patong Beaches. This palm-fringed sea front is best known for sea gypsies, a formerly nomadic fishing minority believed to be of Melanesian descent.

Travel to Rawai

Along with Chalong Bay, Rawai is one of Phuket's three main ports and has connections to many of Phuket's islands.

How to get around in Rawai

Rawai is quite spread out and a motorbike is highly recommended. The longer your hire period and the cheaper it becomes, and is feasible to hire one for around 200 Baht/day. Otherwise expect to pay 350-500 Baht/day depending on the type of bike.

What to see in Rawai

• Ko Kaeo - เกาะแก้ว - An offshore isle about 3 kilometers out from Rawai. Can be reached in 30 min by boat. It offers picturesque beaches and underwater scenery. There is also a replica of the holy footprint on the island.

• Laem Ka - (หาดแหลมกา | A small rocky bay, popular with Thais on weekends.

• Laem Phromthep - Phromthep Cape แหลมพรหมเทพ | Literally translated as "God's Cape", Phromthep is one of the island's most notable natural monuments and lies to the far south, around 2 kilometers from Rawai. With high cliffs and uninterrupted views, Phromthep Cape is known for its dramatic sunsets, which regularly attract crowds. At the summit you can visit the lighthouse and a small and interesting shrine featuring elephants prominently.

• Phuket Sea Shell Museum - (พิพิธภัณฑ์เปลือกหอยภูเก็ต | The emphasis is on shells from (Thai) waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors, however, shells from every part of the world are featured. There are numerous rarities and freaks including what may be the world's largest golden pearl, large sections of sedimentary rock containing shell fossils, and a shell that weighs 250 kg.

Best things to do in Rawai

Rawai Beach itself is only used to moor fishing boats, longtails, and speedboats, used for snorkelling and sightseeing trips to Phuket's neighbouring islands. The new pier is not used for boats, but makes a nice walking/fishing pier.

There is a sea gypsy village just north of the pier with shops and longtail boats for rent, and lots of seafood restaurants on the waterfront. This is where Phuket Town comes on the weekend for a beach party. There are a few popular cocktail bars on the beach for a limited but fun night life.

• Phuket Fit Retreat - Health & fitness retreat for detoxification and fitness services.

• Aloha Diving - A small family owned and operated dive center. The boutique diving school offers a full range of scuba diving courses, scuba diving trips and snorkeling excursions.

Study in Rawai

Rawai has plenty of muay (Thai) gyms. If you're interested in a one day lesson or a six month training stint, it's a good place to look. Two gyms below, but there are at least half a dozen more within a 4 kilometers radius.

• Rawai Muay (Thai) - A busy, well-respected training camp where there are always many foreign students learning (Thai) boxing.

• Thailand Camp - Fitness, detox, weight loss and Muay (Thai) training holidays.

Halal Restaurants in Rawai

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eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Rawai

Rawai - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Rawai, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Rawai. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Rawai and its surrounding regions.

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Travel Next

• Ko Bon is 10 min away by boat and has a good beach and restaurant.
• Nai Han Beach is only a few minutes away by motorbike or taxi or local bus and is one of the nicest beaches on the island.
• Kamala — next beach to the north
• Karon — next beach to the south
• Khao Lak — diving centre and Patong's antithesis, 100 kilometers north
• Ko Phi Phi — a popular day trip via tour packages
• Phuket Town

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