Three Beaches, One Challenge: Integrated Coastal Management for Climate Resilience in Bangtao, Karon, and Rawai of Phuket Island

The largest island in Thailand, Phuket, has long been praised for its azure waters, fine sands, and thriving coastal communities. However, underneath this idyllic picture lurks a reality of increasing environmental susceptibility. Phuket is a major tourist destination, and its beaches serve as both leisure areas and cultural landmarks. Because of their dual function, it is both ecologically and socioeconomically imperative that they be preserved.