Southern Thailand includes many of Thailand‘s most famous resorts on both the west-facing Andaman Sea coastline, and the east-facing Gulf of Thailand coast south of Chumphon.
WARNING: Because of politically-motivated violent incidents and violent crime taking place on nearly a daily basis, the Thai Government has warned tourists not to travel to Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla, or Yala provinces, including the city of Hat Yai.
Central Gulf Coast 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.
Northern Andaman Coast Khao Lak, Similan Islands, Surin Islands and the beautiful limestone rock formations of the Ao Phang Nga National Park.
Phuket The original Thai paradise island, now very developed but still with a lot of beautiful beaches.
Krabi Province White sandy beaches, crystal clear water, fascinating coral reefs, caves and waterfalls, as well as numerous islands.
Southern Andaman Coast Some truly picture-postcard tropical islands in the Ko Tarutao archipelago, as well as the Trang islands.
Southern Gulf Coast Beautiful beaches and nature, popular among Malaysian travellers. Due to separatist struggles, the three deep southern provinces might be better avoided.
10.49388888888999.181Chumphon — gateway to Southern Thailand with four daily ferries to Ko Tao
7.0166666666667100.466666666671Hat Yai — largest city of Southern Thailand
8.059166666666798.9188888888891Krabi Town — base for plenty of beaches and islands
8.433333333333399.9666666666671Nakhon Si Thammarat — provincial capital historically known as Ligor
7.9033409898.307380681Patong — one of Asia’s great party cities on the island of Phuket
7.888055555555698.39751Phuket Town — administrative centre of the popular beach island
9.961944444444498.6388888888891Ranong — border town with Kawthoung in Myanmar, often used for visa runs
7.2061111111111100.596666666671Songkhla — beach resort popular among Malaysian and Singaporean travellers
9.139722222222299.3305555555561Surat Thani — main city of the Srivijaya Empire, gateway to the Samui archipelago
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