A busy beach day at Phuket

Many tourists come to visit the Thai beaches in the south, imagine a scene like from the famous movie "The Beach": Beautiful wide sandbars, pleasant seclusion and untouched nature. The reality, however, looks a bit different from the cinematic template.

Hustle and jostling for the best place on the water and in the sand. A crowded get-together, still everyone in search of the hidden beach. Unfortunately, often at the expense of nature. We are all looking for the best place under the sun, let's not forget how fragile the external beauty can sometimes be.

Photos were taken at Patong Beach and Hong Island in Phuket with Olympus Trip 35.