Bang Tao Beach Bang Tao is a  large open bay with one of Phuket's longest beaches. It was once used for tin mining, but has since been developed into a luxury resort. Most of it is occupied by the Laguna complex, a massive five-hotel development with golf  course. There are, however, accommodations available outside Laguna at the bay's south end. Dry season swimming is excellent, and at the bay's north end is a smaller bay, almost completely enclosed, at the mouth of which is some fine  coral. Plenty of places to eat, tour companies, and other tourist facilities  available either at Laguna or in the nearby town of Choeng Thale.