| Home |
| Introduction |
| Famous Beach |
| Destinations |
| Accommodation |
| Festivals |
| How to get to |
| Visa & Passport |
| Links |
| History |
The Gulf of Thailand - Classic Retreats and Modern Resorts |
The towns are located an easy three hours drive from Bangkok, the resorts of Cha-am and Hua Hun are just 25 km. apart and present a choice of beach options. Characterised by the broad sweep of a casuarina-fringed shore, Cha-am is the smaller of the two but it is nearly all beach. Facing the sea is a wide choice of hotel acommodation, ranging from deluxe resorts will full recreational and entertainment amenities, to inexpensive but commfortable bungalows. Read more... Although Hua Hin is by far the most famous beach resort in Prachuap Khiri Khan, it by no means exhausts the province's seaside venues. Although nowhere else is quite so well developed in terms of tourism facilities, other spots along the coast offer basic comforts and considerable unspoilt scenic charm. Read More... Set in the Gulf of Thailand, off the coast of Surat Thani and accessible by air from Bangkok, Koh Samui is a tropical isle that vies with Phuket as the country's most popular beach destination. Like Phuket, it combines natural beauty with an excaptionally good standard of hotels, spas and other tourism facilities that afford the luxury, the dining and the entertainment to complete the perfect holiday in the sun. Read more... Samui was originally put on the travel map by backpackers seeking a back-to-nature beach escape. Today, as Samui has become more developed and more upmarket, the neighbouring island, Koh Pha-ngan, has taken over as the favourite spot for younger travellers. Read more... Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park Of all the islands in the Samui area, it is those in Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park that score highest for sheer beauty and excursion potential. Located 31 km. west of Samui, the park covers more than a hundred sq. km. and comprises a group of some 40 lovely steep-sided limestone islands fringed with forest. Their shores are dotted with sandy coves and limestone caves, while the lush interiors are home to a wealth of flora and fauna. Read more... Smallest and most distant of the Samui archipelago islands that offer accommodation, Koh Tao, "Turtle Island" lies 45 km. north of Koh Pha-ngan and has its own distinct attractions. Largely mountainous, the island is distinguished by a 28-km. shoreline studded by lovely little bays, while beyond stretch some 8 km. Read more... The small, laid-back coastal town of Songkhla is a relaxed - and relaxing - beach resort, captivating in its total lack of pretensions and ideal as a hideaway for a quiet time by the sea. Read more...
|