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In the miles of sandy beaches in Southern Thailand, there is pretty much something for everyone, from secluded spots in the marine National Parks to loud and gaudy resort towns, where the bar scene is a bigger draw than the beach. Thailand has two shores: the eastern shore faces the Gulf of Thailand—also sometimes referred to as the Gulf of Siam—and includes the well-known destinations of Pattaya, Koh Chang, and Koh Samui, among others; the western shore fronts the Andaman Sea, where you'll find the islands of Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and various marine parks.
The Southern Beaches Hotels
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The Southern Beaches Restaurants
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Things To Do in The Southern Beaches
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Travel Deals in The Southern Beaches
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The Southern Beaches Experiences
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Both of Thailand's coasts had been experiencing a tourism boom for years—with many places facing the consequences of overdevelopment—when... Read more
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Sunsets at Railay Beach: The sunsets here are unbeatable, however you choose to view them: floating in a kayak, strolling along the sand, or... Read more
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Decades of visitors scuba-diving in Thailand's islands and reefs has had far greater negative effects on marine life than the 2004 tsunami. Considering... Read more
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Just inside Khao Pra Taew National Park, between a jungled hillside and a gurgling stream, dozens of gibbons swing from branch to branch, filling... Read more
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Phuket's most important festival is its annual Vegetarian Festival, held in late September or early October. Though no one knows the precise... Read more
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The waves from the 2004 tsunami were cataclysmic, but to a far greater extent on land than underwater. Shallow reefs were upturned and countless... Read more
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