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Southern Thailand, Thailand
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The Central Gulf Coast incorporates many popular beach destinations in Southern Thailand.
There are flights to Surat Thani from Bangkok (both airports, many times a day) as well as Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai.
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historic town with temples and handicrafts
Chumphon (ชุมพร) is a city and a province of the same name on the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand. With its transport hub of Chumphon Airport in Pathio District, Chumphon is the gateway to the south and the islands of the Gulf of Thailand.
Nakhon Si Thammarat (นครศรีธรรมราช) is a city in Southern Thailand. It is one of the most ancient cities of Thailand, previously the Kingdom of Ligor, and contains many buildings and ruins of historical significance.
Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) is a city and a province on the Central Gulf Coast of southern Thailand.
archipelago of 60 or so islands NW of Ko Samui
spoiled fishing village with some little-visited beaches
Khao Sok National Park (pronounced "cow soak") is a jungle reserve in Southern Thailand. It is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Thailand.
tiny island near Ko Tao
party island, but also some quiet beaches
largest island off the southern Gulf Coast
small island neighbour of Ko Samui, one of the best places in Thailand for diving
for nature lovers
Than Sadet-Ko Pha Ngan is a national park on Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand.
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