The Beach (2000)

Thailand

Bay with turquoise waters surrounded by high limestone cliffs, on the uninhabited island of Ko Phi Phi Leh, in the province of Krabi.

The scene : The "secret beach" of the title: the paradisiacal lagoon where the community settles, the setting for nearly 90% of the film.

Thailand

The scene : Small cove of Ko Phi Phi used for beach shots in the film.

Thailand

Waterfall of Khao Yai National Park, the second largest national park in Thailand.

The scene : The waterfall that the characters jump over to reach the island — Françoise is the first to leap into the pond.

Bangkok, Thailand

Iconic street of the backpacker district of Bangkok, in the Phra Nakhon district.

The scene : The opening scenes: Richard, freshly arrived, strolls down the bustling street of backpackers in search of the legendary beach.

Phuket, Thailand

Historic hotel in Phuket Town built in 1929, now renamed The Memory at On On Hotel.

The scene : The run-down guesthouse where Richard settles in and meets Daffy (room 204); on screen, it portrays a guesthouse on Khao San Road.

Choeng Thale, Thailand

West coast beach of Phuket, located in Choeng Thale.

The scene : On the beach, Richard convinces the French couple, Françoise and Étienne, to follow him to the island.

Pa Klok, Thailand

The scene : The pier from where the characters board the boat to the island.

Thailand

The scene : North Beach of Ko Phi Phi Don, in the resort area, associated with the production of the film; its presence on screen is not established (source guide).