Nai Yang Beach received significant damage along its beach road. There was not a single shop, bar or restaurant that had not been destroyed – some were simply not there anymore. However by the Thursday after the tsunami the beach had been cleaned up and many of the bars and restaurants were already under reconstruction.
(Source: http://www.phuketmagazine.com/tsunami.htm)

Some shops are still under construction, but the overall picture is that Nai Yang is back to normal.

The casuarina-fringed beach have a few shops, bars, restaurants and a couple of resorts along the beach road. The tourist part of the beach has sunbeds and umbrellas and is very clean, but not so clean outside this area.

There is a large reef one kilometer off Nai Yang at a depth of 10 to 20m for those who like to dive.

The 5 Star ITC Master Tauchcenter AQUA DIVERS Palace is located directly on the beach, less than 30m (90 ft) away from the waterline.
Click here for AQUA DIVERS website.


Update April 2006: On my last visit the area was a mess due to lots of digging. Will have a more detailed report next year when things are back to normal.

Nai Yang Beach Hotels

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Kasalong Phuket Resort - Nai Yang Beach		Rates From $77
	Kasalong Phuket Resort provides our guest with a unique experience of Thai living. We are a concept resort for an idyllic stay that will call you back again and again. All Kasalong Suites have either King or Twin beds with comfortable duvets, all with separate kitchen and living room, and all with private balconies.  We provide our guest with contemporary Thai interior design and all modern facilities that will contribute to a complete relaxation experience.
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Arahmas Resort & Spa Phuket - Nai Yang Beach		Rates From $129
	ARAHMAS Resort & Spa Phuket is a luxurious five-star-deluxe resort consists of 88 Luxury rooms and 13 suites plus 16 pool villas located beach front of Nai Yang Phuket.
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