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Region in Thailand
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The beaches of Ko Samui, the full moon parties at Ko Pha Ngan, diving at Ko Tao, the natural splendor of the Ang Thong Marine Park and the Khao Sok National Park.
Khao Lak, Similan Islands, Surin Islands and the beautiful limestone rock formations of the Ao Phang Nga National Park.
The original Thai paradise island, now very developed but still with a lot of beautiful beaches.
White sandy beaches, crystal clear water, fascinating coral reefs, caves and waterfalls, as well as numerous islands.
Some truly picture-postcard tropical islands in the Ko Tarutao archipelago, as well as the Trang islands.
Beautiful beaches and nature, popular among Malaysian travellers. Due to separatist struggles, the three deep southern provinces might be better avoided.
By boat
The final leg of journeys to most of the islands as well as some of the more isolated coastal spots will be by boat. Long distance boats from near Bangkok are also available.
By bus
The region's major cities are served by frequent long distance buses run by both the government and private operators.
By train
Trains from the north pass through the region en route to Malaysia.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Nakhon Si Thammarat · Regional · NST
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gateway to Southern Thailand with two daily ferries to Ko Tao
largest city of Southern Thailand
base for plenty of beaches and islands
provincial capital historically known as Ligor
one of Asia's great party cities on the island of Phuket
administrative centre of the popular beach island
border town with Kawthoung in Myanmar, often used for visa runs
beach resort popular among Malaysian and Singaporean travellers
main city of the Srivijaya Empire, gateway to the Samui archipelago
top beach destination in Krabi Province
famous for its limestone cliffs, caves, mangroves, fishing villages, and James Bond Island
spend the night in one of the jungle's huts
set in the middle of 52 uninhabited islands with excellent dive sites and beaches
home to the infamous Full Moon Party
Thailand's largest marine national park and backpacker favourite where The Beach was filmed
coconut and paradise island quickly moving upmarket
a peninsula with stunning limestone cliffs, beaches and no motor vehicles, rock climbing destination
national park with spectacular views over and under water
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