Railay West

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Railay West from up high on Thaiwand Wall.

Description 

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The most popular beach on the Western side of the Railay Peninsula.

Most of the high-end resorts are located here. Stunning sunsets and one of the prettier beaches in the area bring big crowds.

ATMs located in Bobo's Market and along the path through the resorts to Railay East near a minimart.

Getting There 

Long-tail boat from Ao Nang; jungle trail from Tonsai Bay; paths through the various resorts from Railay East.

Accomodations 

• Sand Sea Resort,

• Railay Bay Resort & Spa

• Railay Village Resort

• Railei Beach Club

The Classics

Featured Route For Railay West

Lord of the Thai's 5.12b  International : Thailand : ... : The Thaiwand

This is the best climb on the best wall in Thailand, and I have had many a climber tell me it was the best route they ever did. Enjoy.P1: Start just right of the cave rappels and go up 80 feet to a ledge and anchor. (5.10b)P2: Go up and through a bulge then some strenuous moves that put on a good pump. Work left to the left side of the large ledge. (5.11d)P3: Go straight up from the belay to a bulge, then "brachiate" out it like a gibbon to wildl...[more]   Browse More Classics in International

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West Railay beach at sunset. Thaiwand wall in bac...	Pad Thai yet again starts off another fine day of ...	The jungle trail to Tonsai from Railay
The north half of Railay West looking towards the ...	A view of Railay West from the Thaiwand Wall.