| Central coast of the Gulf of Thailand | |
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| State | Thailand |
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Central coast of the Gulf of Thailand is a region of the Southern Thailand.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Chaiya (ไชยา) - One of the oldest cities in Thailand.
- Chumphon (ชุมพร) - Excellent base for touring the surrounding area.
- Nakhon Si Thammarat (นครศรีธรรมราช) - In its surroundings it boasts white sandy beaches off the beaten track by mass tourism.
- Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) - Main city of the Srivijaya Empire, gateway to the Samui archipelago.
Other destinations
- Khanom (ขนอม) - Unspoiled fishing village with off the beaten path beaches.
- Ko Nang Yuan - Small island close by Ko Tao.
- Ko Pha Ngan - Party island but also with some quiet beaches.
- Ko Samui (เกาะสมุย) - The largest island off the southern coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
- Ko Tao (เกาะ เต่า) - Small island near Ko Samui; one of the best thai dive spots.
- Lang Suan (หลังสวน) - For nature lovers.
- Ang thong National Marine Park - Archipelago of about sixty islands northwest of Ko Samui.
- Than Sadet-Ko Pha Ngan National Park
- Khao Sok National Park - To spend the night in one of the jungle huts.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
- Adventure Cruises. Sail between the southern islands of the Gulf of Thailand.
