Kao Khad beach

Kao Khad Beach (also known as Panwa Beach) sits on Phuket's quieter east coast near Cape Panwa, where you anchor off and take in sweeping views across Chalong Bay. It's not a swimming hotspot, but that's exactly what keeps the crowds away — making it worth the detour if you want to explore a more remote, unhurried corner of the island. The nearby Phuket Aquarium and the Khao Khad viewpoint up on the hill are worth checking out once you get ashore.