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What are best places to visit in south of Thailand?

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13 years ago, April 24th 2011 No: 1 Msg: #134469  
hi,
Just wanted to ask if anyone can recommend a few places in South Thailand that they would recommend..Bearing in mind that i'm a 38 year old, who isn't exactly a party animal or want to hang around with gap students who's main mission is too get wrecked everyday...hehehehe...sorry that stereotype was unfair on young backpackers.
I'm not really a beachbum so i would like to be something like walking or anything than sitting on a beach all day... any recommendations will be greatly appreciated...I will have only two weeks on my Thai visa so i will have limited time to see most of southern thailand Reply to this

13 years ago, April 24th 2011 No: 2 Msg: #134479  
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LOL Richard with a name like Charlie Sheen Jnr I was going to suggest Pattaya 😉

Krabi province has a lot more than just beaches - I can let you know next week if Krabi is cool for over 38year olds who dont want to be bothered with the drunken louts - its also easy access with an international airport. Reply to this

13 years ago, April 24th 2011 No: 3 Msg: #134480  
hi Cindy....yes please let me know what Krabi province is like.

I am travelling to chiang mai in a couple of days and then to laos and cambodia so this should take 6 weeks . Then i re-enter thailand to go south towards singapore. so i got loads of time to plan ahead...

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12 years ago, June 7th 2011 No: 4 Msg: #137948  
Actually, since you don't like beaches, there really are not enough other sights to see given that the best way from Cambodia to that end of the Malay Peninsula is by Air Asia to Kuala Lumpur. From there I would recommend going to Penang, the Cameron Highlands, Melacca, and then down to Singapore. If you are not interested in beaches, about all you will find that is different from the temples you have been to in the rest of Thailand, are some colonial history on the east side of Phuket Island. But this is nothing compared with what you will find in Malaysia, so why backtrack. I hope this catches you in time. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 8th 2011 No: 5 Msg: #137991  
I would say Koh Lipe... We just spend there a few days holiday last month and I think through what you want - this is the place you want to stay. Just check out our blog about it... Back to the water, this time...Koh Lipe! Reply to this

12 years ago, June 8th 2011 No: 6 Msg: #137994  
hahahahaha.....Im laughing because I just arrived in penang today..Im following "home and away's" lead and heading to the cameron Highlands but i need to get to kuala lumpar and head off onto a unexpected tour around the philippines..

I did go to Koh Tao one of the small islands...it was ok to relax..but it was really centred for diving courses...and you kindda felt pressured when you first arrived..I didnt go onto the other isalnds so i headed down to malayasia...

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12 years ago, June 8th 2011 No: 7 Msg: #137997  
Good move! And Ko Tao was also a good choice. Did you get your PADI? Reply to this

12 years ago, June 8th 2011 No: 8 Msg: #138002  
Ok... Koh Tao is really about diving courses but Koh Lipe is something different. You can relax there and be on your own with the sound and peace of the see...
Especially it's out of the season - 2-3 hours rain per day. You would not see that much tourist there this time... Reply to this

11 years ago, May 22nd 2012 No: 9 Msg: #156491  
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depends if you want to go to beaches or big cities.

Ranges from Had Yai, Songkla, to Phuket, Koh Chang (Chang Island), etc.

Koh Lipe is very very nice and a change from the usual places - compared to the usual phuket/krabi/pattaya.

U can go to the Thai tourist websites for specifics on each place (just search tourism authority of thailand) or smth along that line - u'll find it.

Also, facebook pages r useful - many thai companies are promoting traveling to thailand - for instance - Beer Chang - the famous Thai beer (that's now everton fc's official sponsor) - has a lot of activity on their FB fan page - (search for "live like you mean it" beer chang).

lots to look for out there! Reply to this

11 years ago, May 23rd 2012 No: 10 Msg: #156543  
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All the islands.. Reply to this

9 years ago, May 28th 2014 No: 11 Msg: #182065  
Koh Tao is nice, but there is a lot of nice <snip> Similan Islands Tours which are great.

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9 years ago, June 28th 2014 No: 12 Msg: #182954  
You can visit these places in southern Thailand. It’s your type only: P
Phuket
Koh hae
Koh lanta
Krabi
Phang Nga
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7 years ago, September 28th 2016 No: 13 Msg: #198212  
Numerous beautiful beaches and islands in Andaman Coast of southern of Thailand. Reply to this

7 years ago, October 17th 2016 No: 14 Msg: #198391  
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I just come across useful information for those of you who wish to visit Thailand
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting people to put together itineraries of their “Amazing Dream Journey” in Thailand, and get the chance to live out their travel in an all-expenses-paid trip to the kingdom.

Organised as part of TAT’s Amazing Stories campaign, aimed at encouraging people to tell their unique tales of how they connected with Thailand and the Thai people, the “Amazing Dream Journey” contest will cover six varied topics that showcase Thailand at its best. The topics are: The Royal Project Culinary; Luxurious Honeymoon; Well-being Trail (wellness breaks); Life on the Green (golf trips); Splendid Yacht (boating travel) and Extravagant Eco Shell (for back-to-nature trips).

Mr. Yuthasak Supason, TAT Governor said, “Everyone has their own idea of a dream holiday, whether they like relaxing on the beach, playing golf or exploring a new culture, and Thailand has enough history, attractions and variety to cater for everyone. So we want to hear what people’s fantasy itineraries are and then make their dreams come true. After all, dreams come true for tourists every day in Amazing Thailand.”

Each team will comprise of two persons, and only one team in each topic will be chosen by judges as the winner. The winning team will get two tickets to visit the kingdom and live out their dream holiday based on their selected topic. Here are just some of the experiences that await winners in each category.

• The Royal Project Culinary - visit one of Thailand’s Royal Projects and enjoy an amazing meal cooked by top Thai chef Chumpol Jangprai, using fresh local ingredients.

• Luxurious Honeymoon - sit under a silver moon at the Vertigo and Moon Bar and enjoy a meal as the lights of Bangkok stretch out below you.

• Well-being Trail - pamper yourself in mind and body with a session at the RarinJinda Wellness Spa and enjoy rejuvenating herbal treatments.

• Life on the Green - enjoy your time on one of Thailand’s amazing courses and perfect your swing with tips from pro golfer, Pornanong Phatlum.

• Splendid Yacht - sail the sparkling Thai seas and taste life on board a luxury vessel and enjoy the pleasures of Pattaya at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club.

• Extravagant Eco Shell – get back to nature while enjoying luxury at the luxurious Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai.

To join the Amazing Dream Journey campaign, entrants need to register at www.tourismthailand.org/amazingstories or via their Facebook Account. Once registered on the site, entrants can choose a topic and location. They then have to put together their dream, a three-day itinerary in Thailand, and upload it. This trip then should be shared on their own social media accounts for the world to see. The campaign is open from 1 September to 30 November, 2016.

The winners of the Amazing Dream Journey will be announced on 20 December, 2016. So start planning your dream trip now.
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7 years ago, October 20th 2016 No: 15 Msg: #198430  
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You can refer to <snip>
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7 years ago, October 25th 2016 No: 16 Msg: #198480  
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In Thailand, you can visit a lot of beautiful places like golden temples, national parks and enjoyable street foods. You can check out <snip>
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7 years ago, October 26th 2016 No: 17 Msg: #198487  
In the South Thailand, you can take part in snorkeling in Koh Tao, explore Koh Phi Phi and visit the famous pagoda Wat Chalong in Phuket. Reply to this

7 years ago, April 19th 2017 No: 18 Msg: #200669  
Go to Koh Muk. Never leave! 😊 Reply to this

6 years ago, April 27th 2018 No: 19 Msg: #204634  
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