Located on the peninsula, extends from Chumphon to the Thai-Malaysian
border and is bordered in the east by the Gulf of Thailand, to
the west by the Indian Ocean. Lush tropical islands, palm-fringed
beaches, coral reefs teeming with colourful marine life, picturesque
fishing villages, remote national parks, forested mountains, cascading
waterfalls, ubiquitous rubber estates, and the juxtaposition of
temples and mosques clearly define the region’s visual appeal
CHUMPHON
The port city of Chumphon, considered the gateway to the south,
is located 463 kms from Bangkok. Along its 222 km. coastline,
there are many beautiful beaches and bays as well as some
offshore islands where visitors may enjoy diving and fishing.
Chumphon also abounds in fruit plantation and thick forest
where a number of waterfalls and caves are hidden.
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RANONG
Ranong is the first southern province on the western
coast, located 568 kms from Bangkok. It is also known for the
long rainy period, which lasts for 8 months each year. Ranong
is bordered by Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the west. Within
its compact area, Ranong contains various natural attractions
and is blessed with unspoilt mangrove forests.
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SURAT THANI
It is the largest province of the South, covering an
area of 12,891 square kilometres and bordered by the Gulf of
Thailand to the north and the east. Surat Thani is located 644
kms from Bangkok. The topography includes a high plateau and
forested mountains to the west, and low basins in the centre
and along the eastern coast. There are a tremendous number of
islands along the coast.
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PHANGNGA
Phangnga, a land of tin mines and beautiful scenery,
nestles among soaring mountains which rise up around the town.
Phangnga is located 788 kms from Bangkok. The area is bordered
to the west by the Andaman Sea and consists of plenty of spectacular
islands.
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PHUKET
Phuket is Thailand’s largest island with an area of
543 square kilometres and nestles against the Andaman Sea coast
862 kilometres south of Bangkok. Phuket traditionally derives
its weather from tin and rubber. The island is blessed with
magnificent coves and bays, powdery palm-fringed white beaches,
sparkling island-dotted seas, genuinely hospitable people, comfortable
accommodation, superb seafood, tropically vegetative mountains,
lovely waterfalls and parks, and delightful turn-of-the-century
Sino-Portuguese-influenced architecture, which creates an enchanting
ambiance perfectly suited to total relaxation.
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KRABI
One of the most attractive destinations in Southern
Thailand is located 814 kms from Bangkok. Krabi occupies an
area of 4,708 square kilometres. To the west, it borders on
the Andaman Sea where countless natural attractions abound,
including white sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs, numerous
large and small islands, verdant forest with caves and waterfalls.
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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT
Nakhon Si Thammarat, the second largest province
of the South and the land of predominant Buddhism during the Srivijaya
period, is 780 kms from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 9,942 square
kilometers considering of high plateau and mountains in the west
then sloping down towards the east and becoming a basin along
the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to its great
history, Nakhon Si Thammarat boasts pristine verdant jungles
abundant with luxuriant vegetation and is also noted for picturesque
beaches and beautiful waterfalls.
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TRANG
Trang, famous for its several beautiful islands and white
sandy beaches as well as abundant coral reefs, is located 828 kms
from Bangkok. In the past, Trang had been a seaport of Thailand’s
west coast.
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PHATTHALUNG
Phatthalung is some 840 kms. from Bangkok. Entering
the town, a high hollow hill considered a symbol of Phatthalung
stands out as the landmark of the town. Phatthalung is the province
that initiates two famous forms of entertainment – Manora and
Shadow Plays.
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SONGKHLA
Songkhla, an eastern coastal province, is located 950
kms from Bangkok. Hat Yai, a district of Songkhla, is better known
than the provincial capital itself as the junction of communication
and the gate welcoming Malaysian and Singapore tourists to Thailand.
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SATUN
Satun is a small coastal province facing the Indian Ocean.
80 percent of the population is Muslim and a pork dish is hardly
available. Satun is located 973 kms from Bangkok and occupies an
area of 2,478 square kilometers, surrounded by Songkhla and Trang
as well as the Malaysian state of Perlis. Most of the area is mountainous
having the basin along the coast, and there are more than 60 offshore
islands.
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