Mai Khao is a beautiful but wild beach. Please read this before going in the water.
Emergency
1155 — Tourist Police (English-speaking)
191 — Police / all emergencies
1669 — Ambulance (emergency medical services)
1196 — Water accidents
Swimming
Steep seabed
The seabed is deep and drops off steeply — the local authority notes that visitors usually do not swim here.
Monsoon currents
Strong currents and red flags are common during the monsoon season, May to October.
Calmer season
The sea is generally calmer from November to April, but always check the flags.
Flags & lifeguards
Red flag
No swimming. Never enter the water when red flags are up.
Other flags
Flags used on this beach: being verified — check back soon.
Lifeguards
Locations and hours: being verified — check back soon.
Rules
Airport zone
The airport is right behind the southern end of the beach. Do not fly drones and do not shine lasers or flashlights at aircraft.
Official rules and penalties: being verified — check back soon.
Sea turtles
If you see a nest, a turtle or hatchlings, keep your distance and do not touch them.
Official rules near nests: being verified — check back soon.
Beach rules
Dogs, alcohol and smoking: being verified — check back soon.
Help nearby
Bangkok Phuket Clinic Mai Khao
+66 96 643 4631
PULSE Clinic (airport)
+66 96 258 6091
Thalang Hospital
+66 76 311 034
Mai Khao SAO
Local authority — 076 348 201
Sirinat National Park
+66 76 328 226