Places to Explore In The Gulf Coast Beaches

Discover the best places to explore in The Gulf Coast Beaches with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Cha-am

It may not be the most picturesque seaside town, but Cha-am does offer an authentic Thai-style beach experience. The pier at the north end of...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi has played a big role in Thai history. It was here that the man who would become King Taksin gathered and prepared his troops...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 0 Hotels
  • 2 Things To Do

Chumphon

Chumphon is regarded as the gateway to the south, because trains and buses connect to Bangkok to the north, to Surat Thani and Phuket to...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Things To Do

Hua Hin

The golden sands near the small seaside city of Hua Hin have long attracted Bangkok's rich and famous. The most renowned visitors are the king...

  • 5 Restaurants
  • 12 Hotels
  • 6 Things To Do

Koh Chang

Koh Chang, or Elephant Island, is the largest and most developed of the 52-island archipelago that became Mu Koh Chang National Park in 1982. Most...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 6 Hotels
  • 5 Things To Do

Koh Phangan

As Koh Samui developed into an international hot spot, travelers looking for a more laid-back scene headed for Koh Phangan. Decades ago, the few wanderers...

  • 6 Restaurants
  • 12 Hotels
  • 7 Things To Do

Koh Samet

Koh Samet's beautiful beaches are a hit with Thais and Bangkok expats, especially on weekends. Although newer resort areas beckon, Koh Samet remains popular with...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 5 Things To Do

Koh Samui

Koh Samui is the most popular tourist destination on the Western Gulf coast, which isn't surprising, considering the island's gorgeous beaches, perfect weather, and sparkling...

  • 17 Restaurants
  • 32 Hotels
  • 16 Things To Do

Koh Si Chang

For centuries Koh Si Chang was considered a gateway to Thailand, the spot where huge sailing ships docked and smaller barges loaded goods bound for...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 3 Things To Do

Koh Tao

In just a few decades, the tiny island of Koh Tao has evolved from a sleepy backwater to a sought-after diving getaway, with lodgings that...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 7 Hotels
  • 3 Things To Do

Pattaya

Pattaya's proponents boast that their city has finally emerged as a legitimate upscale beach destination. This is partly true: recent years have seen the opening...

  • 10 Restaurants
  • 7 Hotels
  • 10 Things To Do

Surat Thani

Surat Thani is where you board the boats bound for Koh Samui. Though not particularly attractive, Surat Thani has a few culturally interesting sights that...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 1 Hotels
  • 4 Things To Do

Takiab Beach

Directly to the south of Hua Hin, Khao Takiab is a good alternative for people who wish to avoid Hua Hin's busier scene. Takiab is...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

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