" Tourists are warned not to swim if they do not understand the dangers. "

Does anyone bother to explain these dangers to them ?

Brochures display pictures of perfect sand beaches with turquoise, calm waters. Difficult to fault tourists coming from inland cities for thinking it's safe to swim.

Posted by Herbert on June 6, 2015 14:28

Herbert - as far as I remember there are indeed warning signs on Nai Harn Beach in several languages. Having said that, I was a competitive swimmer when younger yet STILL almost broke my neck playing in the high surf. Nai Harn's a dangerous beach and I would not even contemplate swimming at Karon.

Posted by Sam Wilko on June 6, 2015 16:23

Herbert there are warning signs in Chinese as well, that is a lot more than you get at beaches around the world and the waves are not that big yet, do agree they should not be marketing it as a year round destination without explaining the dangers of the surf.Yep I a m competent swimmer even did the Queensland surf lifeguard qualification, but I have had two accidents at nai harn

Posted by Michael on June 6, 2015 18:15

Naiharn Beach is a tricky, very different from the 'horse shoe' bay beach Patong.
Even Naiharn beach guards are not properly trained about the dangers of nature Naiharn beach. Yes, they know about rip currents, but there is more.
Naiharn beach is simply not a beach suitable for tourist coming from overseas inland areas. And I still see to many young thai kids there in the water without parental guidance.

Posted by Kurt on June 7, 2015 09:28