Phuket named second best beach in the world

[Xaos]

Poland Władysławowo. Baltic sea this weekend.

[androokery]

It's funny how everyone is applying their own definition of what constitutes the "best" beach. It seems to be connected to how pristine and natural the beach is. That's not the definition by which US News ranked the beaches:
 

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What makes a great beach all depends on the traveler. Some prefer wide, open beaches with throngs of things to do and people to watch, while others prefer deserted shorelines with calm waters. U.S. News took this and factors, such as unique scenery, beach quality and overall accessibility, into consideration to determine the world's best beaches. Want to put in your two cents? Cast your vote below for next year's ranking.

Also, I agree that this is mainly a marketing ploy and calling it "fake news" is just silly. 

[LivinginKata]

1 hour ago, Xaos said:

Poland Władysławowo. Baltic sea this weekend.

 

Looks like Pattaya Beach 

 

Edit ... Naw. Pattaya does not have a life guard hut.

Edited August 7, 2018 by LivinginKata

[Oziex1]

3 hours ago, wendyfromoz said:

beaches along the west Australian coast are far better. pristine and virtually untouched

I am privileged to live just a short walk to one, beautiful. Need some development though and I don't mean just houses.

[StefanBBK]

un freaking believable.

[Xaos]

 
Looks like Pattaya Beach 
 
Edit ... Naw. Pattaya does not have a life guard hut.

You ever saw that many ppl any beach in TH? Cuz i don't

[AdamTheFarang]

2 hours ago, Oziex1 said:

I am privileged to live just a short walk to one, beautiful. Need some development though and I don't mean just houses.

WA is one of the remotest places on the planet. The East Coast has more than 1 big city. Sharks in WA that eat people, not in Phuket or the East Coast of Australia. Shall I carry on.....

[AdamTheFarang]

2 hours ago, Xaos said:

2 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

 
Looks like Pattaya Beach 
 
Edit ... Naw. Pattaya does not have a life guard hut.

You ever saw that many ppl any beach in TH? Cuz i don't

That's because Thailand is mostly Thais and they are worried about going black.....haven't you noticed in the pharmacy how many whitening products there are. The superstars in BKK are white than white people. White is high class, black is farmers. 

[natway09]

Would someone please tell her this in no achievement , the beaches used to be "natural wonders"

Total lack of taking any care of them have turned them into cesspits  even now with all the money Phuket puts into the state coffers no real plans even to stop sewerage & fat  being allowed to spill into the sea..Myanmar beaches on their west coast will be the next paradise beaches 

[Thechook]

Dreaming

[beechbum]

13 hours ago, AdamTheFarang said:

WA is one of the remotest places on the planet. The East Coast has more than 1 big city. Sharks in WA that eat people, not in Phuket or the East Coast of Australia. Shall I carry on.....

Carry on as much as you like, still wont find better beaches on the east coast., the Barrier reefs disappearing, Ningaloo's growing....

 

 

Edited August 7, 2018 by beechbum

[AdamTheFarang]

2 hours ago, beechbum said:

Carry on as much as you like, still wont find better beaches on the east coast., the Barrier reefs disappearing, Ningaloo's growing....

 

 

Yeah mate the end of the world in coming......you sound so depressing.

[beechbum]

16 minutes ago, AdamTheFarang said:

Yeah mate the end of the world in coming......you sound so depressing.

WOOOSH....It was a piss take numpty.

[AdamTheFarang]

1 hour ago, beechbum said:

WOOOSH....It was a piss take numpty.

Yeahhhhhhh

[rooster59]

“Phuket, a little piece of paradise” – US News & World Report

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: thailandtravel.agency

 

Whilst the annual south-west monsoon continues to kick up dangerous surf along its west coast, the southern island of Thailand has picked up another award.

 

The island has been named the ‘Second Best Beach in the World’ by business publication US News & World Report. Phuket beat Maui, Kauai and Costa Rica in the world standings, according to the report.

 

The magazine says that Phuket continues to win accolades from major international media for its white sands, aquamarine waters and limestone cliffs that attract millions of travellers every year. This island was hailed as “a little piece of paradise”.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/thai-life/travel/phuket-a-little-piece-of-paradise-us-news-world-report

 

 

-- © Copyright The Thaiger 2018-08-12

[madmitch]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

“Phuket, a little piece of paradise” – US News & World Report

By The Thaiger

 

PHOTO: thailandtravel.agency

 

Whilst the annual south-west monsoon continues to kick up dangerous surf along its west coast, the southern island of Thailand has picked up another award.

 

The island has been named the ‘Second Best Beach in the World’ by business publication US News & World Report. Phuket beat Maui, Kauai and Costa Rica in the world standings, according to the report.

 

The magazine says that Phuket continues to win accolades from major international media for its white sands, aquamarine waters and limestone cliffs that attract millions of travellers every year. This island was hailed as “a little piece of paradise”.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/thai-life/travel/phuket-a-little-piece-of-paradise-us-news-world-report

 

 

-- © Copyright The Thaiger 2018-08-12

Can somebody tell me which Phuket beach features in the picture?

[Thian]

They even don't have lifeguards and the police can't speak english, how can it be the best beach with those minors??

[LivinginKata]

"#2 in Best Beaches in the World

Trust us, you're going to want to go the extra miles for a vacation on Phuket's captivating beaches. That's because this Thai island is home to natural wonders, such as Patong, Karon and Kamala beaches. These beautiful shorelines lead to striking teal water, which you can explore on a long-tail boat."

 

Patong Beach .......???

[Lupatria]

3 hours ago, rooster59 said:

“Phuket, a little piece of paradise” – US News & World Report

The guys at US News & World Report must have had a big piece of the cake stuffed with phantasy enhancer.

[Belzybob]

1 hour ago, Lupatria said:

The guys at US News & World Report must have had a big piece of the cake stuffed with phantasy enhancer.

Probably relied on TAT-supplied photos.

[tropo]

On 8/6/2018 at 4:49 PM, LivinginKata said:

And which Phuket beach got this award ? Have any of these so called 'judges' sampled the turds off Patong beach. Fake Review. 

It was quite clear they didn't get the award. They were SECOND BEST. There was no mention of the winner.

[tropo]

On 8/6/2018 at 5:28 PM, androokery said:

Hawaii - Big Island
https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-beaches-in-the-world/

4 of the top 6 were in Hawaii. This was obviously a sly way of promoting Hawaii. They had Bali on the list (I've never seen a nice beach there) and not a single entry from Australia. This list is nonsense.

[Cake Monster]

Phuket, " A little piece of paradise ",

Tell that  to the 47 people that were drowned in the boat accident last month.

 

[jaiyen]

The only Little bit of Paradise in Phuket is the new departure lounge !  Everywhere else is a crap hole.  Have sold my land there, so will never go back again.

[dorchester]

My vote for the #1 beach has got to be Pattaya Beach.the beautiful beach pictures , the clear water and the lovely sand.I hope there will be enough room,as i heard it was packed last weekend

[wotsdermatter]

On 8/6/2018 at 11:14 AM, AdamTheFarang said:

Waikiki blows doors on any phuket beack.

Waikiki beach was also man made by importing sand from elsewhere.  Last year, my neighbour made a beach for the neighbourhood kids to play in and he is the lifeguard when they are playing, even has a water section.  It was a lot cheaper than the one in Waikiki and Phuket to produce and it is wonderful to behold and no danger of anybody drowning or being endangered by pollution.  It is renowned and known by locals as the world's Number 1 safe beach.  It is a SANDBOX in his backyard. The actual water section is his homemade outdoor swimming pool.  'nuf sed.

[Commercial Diver]

Really ..?

[StayinThailand2much]

On 8/6/2018 at 3:08 PM, webfact said:

Phuket named second best beach in the world

 

As somebody else mentioned, how can that be a real news item? Phuket is an island, not a beach, or did they really vote Phuket Town's (City's, whatever) shore-line the second best beach in the world?? 

[StayinThailand2much]

On 8/12/2018 at 1:28 PM, tropo said:

4 of the top 6 were in Hawaii. This was obviously a sly way of promoting Hawaii. They had Bali on the list (I've never seen a nice beach there) and not a single entry from Australia. This list is nonsense.

I'd guess that Australia 'is' the best beach (according to their criteria): the longest, least spoilt, and least crowded. Only negative point are the occasional saltwater crocs and sharks. ?

[upu2]

On 8/6/2018 at 4:49 PM, LivinginKata said:

And which Phuket beach got this award ? Have any of these so called 'judges' sampled the turds off Patong beach. Fake Review. 

Probably the fake judges were shown pristine beaches in other countries and told them it was Thailand.