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Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand including the Andaman coast, Gulf islands and southern provinces.
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Areas & communitiesRegion towns, neighbourhoods and nearby places14 provinces
Things to doAttractions, activities, nature and culture1 things to do
Food & nightlifeRestaurants, cafés, bars and local venues5 venues
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Areas and communities
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Chumphon
ProvinceChumphon is a quieter Gulf-coast province and southern gateway, known for beaches, offshore islands, fishing communities, diving, raptor migration and access to Ko Tao.
Krabi
ProvinceExplore Krabi and its local highlights.
Nakhon Si Thammarat
ProvinceNakhon Si Thammarat is a large Gulf-coast province where major Buddhist heritage, southern performing arts, forested mountains, Kiriwong village and the beaches of Khanom and Sichon meet.
Narathiwat
ProvinceNarathiwat Province combines Malay-Muslim borderland culture, Gulf coast, peat-swamp forest and forested mountains, with Narathiwat town and Su-ngai Kolok as its main urban centres.
Pattani
ProvincePattani is a lower-southern Gulf province known for Malay Muslim, Thai Buddhist and Chinese heritage, historic religious sites, river communities and a long coastline.
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Songkhla
Songkhla is a province of Thailand.
Chumphon
Chumphon is a quieter Gulf-coast province and southern gateway, known for beaches, offshore islands, fishing communities, diving, raptor migration and access to Ko Tao.
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat is a large Gulf-coast province where major Buddhist heritage, southern performing arts, forested mountains, Kiriwong village and the beaches of Khanom and Sichon meet.
Narathiwat
Narathiwat Province combines Malay-Muslim borderland culture, Gulf coast, peat-swamp forest and forested mountains, with Narathiwat town and Su-ngai Kolok as its main urban centres.
Pattani
Pattani is a lower-southern Gulf province known for Malay Muslim, Thai Buddhist and Chinese heritage, historic religious sites, river communities and a long coastline.
Experiences and activities
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Beaches and water activities
Swimming, kayaking, kitesurfing and boat trips
Nature and outdoor
National parks, hiking, cycling and golf
Arts, culture and heritage
Temples, markets and local culture
Family friendly
Activities and useful places for all ages
Wellness and leisure
Spas, wellness retreats and relaxed local time
Find anything in Southern Thailand
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Restaurants3 listings
Coffee Shops2 listings
Healthcare1 listing
Hospitals1 listing
Landmarks1 listing
Viewpoints1 listing
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Guides and practical information
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Understand Southern Thailand
Southern Thailand including the Andaman coast, Gulf islands and southern provinces.
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